Topic: D.I.Y. "One Man" Brake Fluid Change/ Flush (Read 473 times)

mojo0107 · « **on:** June 28, 2009, 03:06:46 AM »

There are several things needed when working on your truck in the heat!

I picked up a cheap bulb pump and drained all the old brake fluid in the reservoir out. I used a keeper pin to keep the hose from flopping out of the drain pan.

Next: just pour inthe new brake fluid to the MAX line. and replace the cap on the Reservior.

You will start at the Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, and finish at the Left Front.
Remember to keep an eye on your fluid level not letting it go dry.
I then connected a one man Bleeder Kit. AutoZone for like $6.99

You will have to plce the bleeder bottle at a point abover the bleeder screw, mine had a magnet.

Next insert the tapered adapter into the bleeding screw hole.
Open Bleeder Screw 3/4 to 1 turn

Now press the brake pedal fully three to four times (I only did 3 since 4 would over fill the bottle and leak out)

you will see the dirty brake fluid clear after about 5 to 6 cycles.

BigDaddyDiesel · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:51:24 AM »

OUTSTANDING Work Matt!!! Thanks for the Extremely Helpful DIY Tutorial!!!

mrmanners · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2009, 02:43:12 PM »

Very nice work. Thanks.

chevy*tough · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2009, 08:55:29 PM »

Very nice Work

k9duramax · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2009, 02:38:16 PM »

Mojo, nice job- glad to see you got it done (we told you it wasn't that hard....lol). One question though, from what I can tell from the picture, is that just a nipple that "sticks" into the hole of the bleeder screw, or does it go over the whole end? It looks like it just kind of sticks into the hole in the end and was wondering how it stayed in there??

mojo0107 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2009, 12:02:08 PM »

its just a cone shape plastic piece and it just stick in. It's not supposed to let any air get around it and I've only got a little vibration when I use my brakes and turn hard. But I think thats P/S.

ao2005 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:33:48 PM »

Great diy you should of put a few beers in the first pic (haha). just my 2 cents good thread

Dirtbikindad393 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2009, 08:32:02 PM »

Great write up very clear and concise with the pictures!

rsettecerri · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2010, 06:08:27 PM »

So roughly how many bottles does it take to do a complete flush?

mrmanners · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2010, 06:03:33 PM »

I would have at least 2 bottles on hand, I have 3 ready for mine now. If I have to much, so be it, I have some for top offs later.

Sorry for the late response.

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