5th gen 4Runner Brake Fluid Bleed and Flush. It's EASY 

A good tip is to fill your reservoir to the same level it was at. If you top it off it will probably overflow when you put new pads on if you don’t extract some fluid.

Just an FYI, with the tube in the bottle submerged there is no reason to lossen and tighten while pumping as air cannot be sucked back in. Just pump brake and keep MC topped off.

Can you please make a video on replacing power steering fluid?

How many quarts of brake fluid did you need for this flush on all 4 corners?

why did you have to activate "the pump" when you did the back bleeding ? But the front you just pressed the brake panel ONLY? Thanks

I didn’t need to press the pedal for the rear. Once the valve is open the electric pump/system will feel the pressure drop and kick on the pump and push fluid out.

We replaced the front calipers with Carquest units. Now even after flushing and two man bleeding the brakes are still spongy

dude. get this, After i spent two days switch my caliper. was searching like crazy past few days on how to bleed my 5th gen properly. (with out all the bs this and that and shitty quality videos. search again a few hours ago and your video pops up! thank you, my man! From Phoenix, Az

Hello..i know this isnt relevant to this video.can you please make a video on how to unclog or clean the sun roof of a 5th Gen 4dunner.im a subscriber and have checked all your videos and didnt see any.please help as many of us often over look this important maintenance that can be devastating and costly at the same time.Thank You

Thx man for an other great video. I followed it but for some reason when I did the rear tire, the fluid didn’t flow out easily. I had my wife pressed and released like she did for the front ones. Keys were in ON position. Not sure if it is because mine is an SR5? Anyways, I flushed them, drove it and everything seems working fine.

Thank you for making this video brother! I was experiencing a very spongy pedal that would loose braking power and slowly go to the floor (2011 4Runner). I thought for sure it was the Master Cylinder (around $900) . The brake fluid had never been changed (always stayed full and looked clear). After I followed your tutorial, my brakes feel like brand new! The fluid had soo much water in it I was surprised they didn't completely fail. Now I am going to flush all of my vehicles. God bless from Guam USA👍

Another great video 👊🏻 I’m actually taking my Trd Pro into Peace Arch Toyota this week for it’s second master cylinder replacement. The original master cylinder had an annoying “clunk”, and I had to argue with the dealership for two years before they finally acknowledged there was a problem & replaced it under warranty. Their lead technician noted that the ABS/accumulator pump was vibrating so bad that it was actually hitting the firewall! Now it turns out the replacement is also faulty! But a different issue…as whenever I do an emergency stop…the entire vehicle violently banks to the right. This time in Toyota Canada got involved instructing the dealer with some thorough troubleshooting. I got a free wheel alignment etc as they scoured everything…but it was at the dealership for a month! It might just be a 2020-year thing…I don’t know…weird. Hopefully the new one installed this week will do the trick. I’m told it’s a $5000 part. Great, great truck otherwise.

Was one quart enough?

So on the Rear bleeding, you just loosened the bleeder valve and pump and release the brakes by yourself? Then tighten the valve after your satisfied with the fluid?

Turkey baster works great too- comes in handy if you ever overfill your brake cylinder or power steering pump. Just be sure not to use your wifes baster from the kitchen. Get your own or she'll be pissed.

Awsum video very informative n step by step instructions Mahaloz n Aloooooha 🤙🏾👊🏾👌🏾🙏🏽😎🏝️

A little confused on rear, you had the wrench at the closed position but when you moved to the next frame after starting the car, it was turned to the open position. At what point was the wrench turned to open the valve?

love your videos and i’m so happy you have this brake series! question, when you’re flushing the rear, are you doing the same “partner brake pump” as you did in the front? not sure if you edited it out or if it’s not necessary

I had my mechanic do this during one of my services. He was saying some crap about needing a computer to change the fluid??! I’m like this is a dinosaur. You can’t need a computer. He insisted. I’m feeling like he’s pulling a fast one. Does anyone know anything about that?

How many bottles of brake fluid did you use?

Another great video! Thank you. I used your differential fluid change videos over the weekend and went with the Redline fluids.

Given the vast similarities to the 4th gen and 5th gen platforms, is it safe to assume that your 3 part series on replacing front rotors/pads, rear rotors/pads, and bleeding the system would all be the same? Excellent videos, descriptions, and quality. Hoping I can use this to do my complete 4th gen brake job.

Great video, this is the best brake fluid bleed video I've seen. This would have been helpful a week ago, 2 days before you posted this I was struggling with this process after changing the front calipers. I got it done, though I may do it again since the pedal engages a little lower than it was before. Brakes stop great though, I'm wondering if the previousky firm pedal just had to do with one of the calipers being frozen. I was doing it kind of reverse as you, I had always heard to have the person pump and hold and THEN you release the bleeder screw while they're holding, tightening the screw before telling them to release.

Thanks man! No bs, straight to the point, precise information… home run video. Loved the part where you show exactly when to open the nipple, press the pedal, release, etc. Had a hard time to find that! Cheers

Thank you for this video I just change my rear break pads. Learning from ur videos.. now for break fluid.. Passen first then driver side it is the same process? Lossen then press? And then for the both rear.. passen rear first then driver rear same process too right? Thank you so much

Awesome. Thanks

I need to install my extended rear brake lines but can’t get my ol lady to help with the bleeding process 😞

Read this article. It explains the proper procedure for the rears.

If want to do this without an assistant, simply fill bottle with clean brake fluid and make sure hose is submerged. Open the bleeder valve and pump the brake to push old fluids. Releasing the brakes (up stroke) won’t induce air because hose is submerged in fluid. Keep repeating process and make sure you top off fluid reservoir not to run out.

Great video. Thank you

So, when doing front wheels the car is completely off? No ignition, no accessories? And then turn ignition only for the rear wheels? Great video, thanks.

Maybe a dumb question. Does this affect the ABS module at all? Would I need a special tool for that?

Where do you get the 5th gen service manual from so you know what order to do this in? I’d like one for all my maintenance regardless..I have a 2022 limited 4 runner

Just got power steering left, lol

for the rear.. are you holding the brake down to keep transferring fluid? or are you just on/off

First off, I'm a really old fart and have been turning wrenches for over 60 years. I've tried various methods of bleeding and flushing brake fluids over the years. The easiest and best method I found is by using a hand held vacuum pump. No pumping pedals and true one person method. A bonus is that the vacuum pump can help you troubleshoot your other vacuum systems on your engine.

On this brake system without a vacuum-based booster is it possible to bleed the brakes using positive pressure on the reservoir, such as with the Motive bleeder?