How to Flush Brake Fluid
Flush Brake Fluid Procedure This guide requires the following supplies: New brake fluid Clear container and vinyl tubing Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Road test your vehicle and apply the brakes as normal. 2 Park your vehicle on a solid level surface and set the parking brake. 3 Open the hood and locate the master cylinder reservoir. Clean the outside of the master cylinder in the area of the cap - before removing the cap - to avoid getting dirt/debris into the master cylinder. Evacuate all the brake fluid from the reservoir. 4 Once all the brake fluid has been removed, fill the reservoir with new brake fluid. 5 Break loose all the wheel lug nuts but do not remove. 6 Using a floor jack correctly rated for your vehicle's weight, jack up your vehicle until the wheel assembly is off the ground...