Introduction
Brakes are one of the most important safety features on a car, and it’s important to know how to properly use them. In this article, we’re going to teach you how to flush your brakes so that you can keep your car from skidding.
The Mechanics of Brake Flushing
If you’re anything like me, you cringe every time you have to brake hard. I hate the feeling of metal on metal, and the sound of screeching brakes is just plain annoying. If your brakes are in need of a flush, there are a few steps you can take to get them working like new again. Here’s how to do it:
1. Park your car in a safe location with plenty of room to spare.
2. Lock your car and turn off all the lights.
3. Open your car’s hood.
4. Disconnect the brake lines at their master cylinder by unscrewing their caps and pulling them off (Photo 1). You may also need to use a pipe wrench if they’re tightly attached (Photo 2). Be sure to label each line as you remove it so you can reattach it in the correct order when you’re finished.
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5. Remove the caliper from the wheel by unscrewing its cap and pulling it off (Photo 3). If your car has ABS, be sure to disable it before.
How to Flush Your Brakes
If you’re like most drivers, you probably don’t flush your brakes every time you drive. But this simple task can help keep your car in good condition and ensure safe braking. Here’s how to do it:
1. Park your car on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the wheel to the left until the parking brake release lever clicks into place.
4. Turn the wheel all the way to the right, so that the car is facing in the opposite direction of where you want to go.
5. Release the parking brake, then drive away slowly while applying pressure to the brakes.
6. When you reach your destination, stop and turn around so that you can re-apply the parking brake.
Final Thoughts
If you’re like a lot of drivers, you might be wondering how to flush your brakes. Well, here’s a quick guide on how to do it:
1. Park your car in a safe location.
2. Turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Disconnect the battery cables.
4. Open the hood and disconnect the brake lines from the ABS sensors or master cylinders.
5. Pour a gallon or two of clean water into the reservoir located under the car at each wheel well and wait 30 minutes for it to soak into the system.
6. Connect each brake line to its respective ABS sensor or master cylinder and replace the cover on each sensor or cylinder. Replace any hoses that were disconnected in step 4. Plug in your battery cables and turn on the engine.