How to Change Brake Fluid for a Car?
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Method for changing brake fluid for a car: 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface, open the engine hood after turning off the engine, and use a syringe to extract the fluid from the reservoir until the bottom is reached; 2. Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid, using a funnel during pouring to avoid spilling onto the engine compartment, as brake fluid is corrosive; 3. Use a jack to lift the vehicle, starting with removing the rear wheels first; 4. Locate the bleeder screw on the brake caliper and remove the rubber dust cap on it; 5. Use a wrench to loosen the bleeder screw, attach a rubber tube to it, and connect the other end to a drain bottle; 6. Inside the car, press the brake pedal, observing the color of the brake fluid in the rubber tube. Old fluid is darker, while new fluid is lighter. If the fluid coming out of the tube is the lighter new fluid, the fluid change for that wheel is complete. Stop pressing the brake pedal and reinstall the tire, then repeat this process for the remaining three wheels; 7. After all four wheels have been drained, check the fluid level in the reservoir under the hood to see if it has reached the lower limit. The reservoir has upper and lower limit markings. If it has reached the lower limit, add new brake fluid as needed; 8. Once the brake fluid change is complete, test the brakes in a relatively safe area.
