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How To Replace Brake Fluid by Yourself - EricTheCarGuy

3,324,046 views November 6, 2012 15:11

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In brief

You’ll learn how to safely replace brake fluid in a vehicle with or without ABS, focusing on the master cylinder. EricTheCarGuy covers when ABS bleeding may be needed and advises checking your vehicle’s service manual first. This is for DIYers comfortable with basic automotive maintenance.

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Does this cover vehicles with ABS?

Mostly—EricTheCarGuy notes ABS may require scan-tool bleeding in some cases, but the master cylinder replacement itself is unaffected.

Description from the creator

As I said in the video I've been asked about this video for some time and I was happy to get the opportunity to make it. Now that I think about it however I did not address ABS systems in this video however the Subaru used does have ABS. For the most part, you can replace the brake fluid and not have to worry about the ABS, however in some cases you might need to bleed the system with a scan tool in order to get the brakes to work properly. Be sure to check the service manual of the vehicle you're working on before committing to bleeding at the wheels. If you're just removing the fluid in the master cylinder, you should not have to worry about the ABS at all.

If you're having brake problems, check out this article I wrote on handling brake problems: ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems

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Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.

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EricTheCarGuy published this 15:11 video tutorial on November 6, 2012. It has been watched 3,324,046 times on YouTube.

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