To flush the fluid, tubing is connected to the brake valve on one end with the other end emptying into a container to collect the fluid. A second technician will pump the brakes and then hold down the brake pedal while the other technician cracks open the valve. The old brake fluid should then empty into the container.
How do you flush brake lines yourself?
- Safety First. Park your vehicle on a flat, dry surface and install wheel chocks. …
- Remove the old brake fluid. …
- Add new brake fluid. …
- Determine Which Wheel to Bleed. …
- Locate the brake bleeder valve. …
- Connect the vacuum pump. …
- Open the bleeder valve. …
- Close the brake bleeder valve and repeat.
Can you flush brake fluid at home?
You can’t do a complete brake fluid flush yourself, but you can do the next best thing—a fluid swap. This procedure won’t replace all the old fluid with fresh, but you’ll introduce enough new fluid to make a difference.
