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How to Bleed your Brakes by Yourself

Name: How to Bleed your Brakes by Yourself
Uploaded: 2017-11-01T01:53:08+00:00
Duration: 8 min 45 s
Channel: 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know

8,587,114 views November 1, 2017 8:45

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In brief

You’ll learn to safely remove air from your brake system using basic tools, saving time and money by doing it yourself. The video covers building a bleeder tool from household items, preparing your setup, and following a clear procedure for each brake caliper—ideal for hands-on car owners comfortable with basic mechanics.

Key steps

Build a bleeder tool using a rubber vacuum hose and wire ties
Prepare the brake reservoir by removing the cap and checking fluid level
Refill the brake reservoir after each caliper and repeat the process

Questions & answers

What tools do I need?

A metric wrench set, drill with bits, cloth rags, rubber vacuum hose, and wire ties. The video shows how to adapt these for the job.

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In this video 1A Auto shows you how to bleed or purge the air from the system by yourself

00:00 How to Bleed Brakes By Yourself
00:52 Building the Bleeder Tool With Household Items
1:51 Prepare the Bleeder Tool and Brake Reservoir
2:51 Decide Bleeding Order
4:26 Bleeding Procedure
6:47 Refill Brake Reservoir and Repeat Procedure For Each Caliper
8:12 Dispose of Waste Fluid Properly

🔧 List of tools used:
• Complete Metric Wrench Set
• Drill
• Drill Bit Set
• Cloth Rags
• Rubber Vacuum Hose
• Wire Ties

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1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know published this 8:45 video tutorial on November 1, 2017. It has been watched 8,587,114 times on YouTube.

Channel: 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know
Category: Autos & Vehicles
Duration: 8:45
Published: November 1, 2017
Views: 8,587,114
Likes: 81,669