Can I Replace Brake Fluid Myself?
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You can replace the brake fluid yourself. Brake fluid, also known as hydraulic brake fluid, functions to transmit pressure within the vehicle's braking system, enabling the wheel brakes to perform the stopping action. The steps to replace brake fluid are as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on level ground and turn off the engine, then open the hood and extract the old fluid from the reservoir; 2. Use a funnel to fill the reservoir with new brake fluid; 3. Jack up the vehicle and begin by removing the rear wheels; 4. Remove the rubber dust caps on the brake calipers; 5. Loosen the bleeder screws with a wrench, attach a rubber hose, and connect it to a drainage bottle; 6. Have someone press the brake pedal inside the car while you observe the fluid drainage until the fluid level in the reservoir drops to the minimum mark; 7. Start the vehicle and test the brakes in a safe area.