How to Replace Brake Fluid by Yourself?

[MacKatherine]

Here are the steps to replace brake fluid by yourself: 1. Open the hood: Park the vehicle on a flat surface, turn off the engine, open the hood, and use a syringe to extract the fluid from the reservoir until it is empty. 2. Add new brake fluid: Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid. Use a funnel during pouring to avoid spilling onto the engine compartment, as brake fluid is corrosive. 3. Remove the tire: Use a jack to lift the vehicle, starting with the rear wheels, and remove the tire. 4. Locate the bleed screw: Find the bleed screw on the brake caliper and remove the rubber dust cap. 5. Loosen the bleed screw: Use a wrench to loosen the bleed screw, attach a rubber tube to it, and connect the other end to a drain bottle. 6. Begin pumping the brake pedal: If two people are working together, one can pump the brake pedal while the other observes the fluid drainage. Pay attention to 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 replacement for that wheel is complete. Stop pumping the brake pedal, reinstall the tire, and repeat the process for the remaining three wheels.