How to Change/Clean BRAKE FLUID [NO JACK]! (350Z) 

Actually you can remove all the fluid in the reservoir.. the reason you don't want it to empty when bleeding brakes is because it's sucking and will pull air into the system, whereas when not bleeding and just sucking it out with pump or turkey B you'll be completely fine and no air will be in the system

I done this approach on my transmission, radiator, and power steering. It does work. No need to take it to a shop.

If you're on flat ground you can drop the level well below the min line. That line is only there to make sure as your car tilts while driving and temperatures change, the level doesn't drop so low that air will be sucked in. This whole process will be much more efficient if you can see the intake hose at the bottom of the reservoir and just make sure you don't drop all the way to that level.

I’ve been adding brake fluid since 1985, but I can tell you this is awesome video. It really is thinking out of the box right there.

Thanks for this video, Jake! I’m a girl and wanting to know how to add smthin like this and fix car. This is a big help! 😊

It's called the "Ranger method" its a lazy army thing lol. While people say it's not a recirculating system yes that's true BUT the temperature differentials will bring the hotter brake fluid by the calipers up to the resivor so yes this will actually work over time. I also suggest going all the way to the bottom when sycking out most have a 2 section system where you can't take out too much. I also recommend putting in Motul 5.1 DOT fluid. DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 can all be mixed, it's only 5.0 that does not mix with anything except 5.0. 5.1 also has a higher max temperature point. Racing brake fluid that's 4.0 may go even higher BUT don't use racing 4.0 it is thicker and don't last as long. 5.1 is the same thickness as regular 3 and 4 but having the high racing max temp range while lasting the same long time. Motul 5.1 is the way to go. Cool video you rarely see people mention the ranger method because they don't want to get made fun of but it 100% does work and I'm glad you made this video. This method is wayyyyy better than the never change your fluid method :)

Some dealerships just change the fluid out of the reservoir. You can remove all of the fluid out of that reservoir. You won't get air in the system as long as you do not step on the brakes.

You could always use a soap dispenser when your press down that straw thingy you can put it inside and use a water bottle to fill it and close it so you can despose If it but I like this video bro !!!!

Aye, I appreciate this video. I myself was once broke with no tools or money, but I had to create/ find ways to keep my beater car going. Now I have everything I need ,( except a lift). I'm glad you don't let the trolls get you out of character, every body aint rich. Sometimes the people with money can't even change their own oil. When the trolls start talking shit, your subscribers will make them feel stupid. Subscribed!

You shouldn't judge brake fluid by its color. 3 is clear but as you go up dot4 or 5 into the synthetics it becomes more and more darker in color the problem with brake fluid is that it loves to absorb water and when it does then it becomes dangerous! You can have perfectly clear brake fluid in your car but if it has water in it and you can't tell just by looking at it you will actually need to test the fluid then that brake fluid is bad fluid and needs to be replaced AsAP, you can have brake fluid that looks like tar okay maybe not tar, but you get exactly what I mean though if you check that dark fluid and it says that there's no water in it then that fluid is perfectly fine to be used inside your caliber hope this helps!

Who needs a jack when you have a Jake? 😊

This gives me motivation do it on my crv and wife's Honda civic. Taking off wheels and bleeed brakes seems like super hassle!

Great video bro! Solid explanations and disclaimers and you kept it real. God bless you and the channel 😃.

Really appreciate this video bro! Bought a turkey baster and extracted the dirty fluid replaced it now my brakes feel so much better and the squishy feeling ceased. Still need to get the brakes bleed but it's good for now

thank you jake, exactly what i was looking for. good explanaction, easy to understand without unnecessary facts and figures that get in the way

Air will never get in the system from the reservoir. You just don’t know how it works. And brake fluid circulates

My mechanic is charging me $400. to change brake oil? Thank you kid!

Thanks for this motivation! Keep it up with more videos! These sort of mechanic solutions are great and always on point. Thanks a lot!

You sure this works? All the old crap is near the brake caliber. The new stuff will mix with just the old fluid in the master cylinder.

This won't do anything for the dirty waterlogged brake fluid down in the wheel cylinders/brake calipers where all braking issues arise as that's where the heat is generated from the brakes, After refilling the master cylinder with clean fluid you must bleed each wheel starting from the furthest away from the master cylinder, Bleed the fluid until fluid comes out clean and clear, Repeat procedure on remaining three wheels taking care to check and refill master cylinder after each wheel bled.

Do the same process for the clutch master. Helps extend the life of your slave cylinder.

Does bad breaking fluid cost the Slip,TCS and ABS lights on

May be a silly question but will that leave dirty fluid in the lines vs when you bleed it or does it go back into the master cylinder thus removing it until it all mixes over time?

What happens if it’s dirt instead of old brake fluid

God bless you young man, thanks for the video

You’re the man!❤ much love! I really appreciate this video

Thanks man, I'm lazy as fck so this helps a ton lool

good shit dog, this was helpful...I'll get an official flush eventually, but in the meantime, Ima do this method

Thank you for your honesty and humility about hard times. You are so adorable!

Homeboys just saved my ass, thanks bro

I have done this on a transmission fluid change too, when the car had a transmission that wasn't sealed.

I like how you explain and remind us to be cautious. I like your vids

This IS slow, but it would be effective. To be honest, if you did this, 100 miles at a time, go to 1000 miles, then drivers rear calliper, bleed, once you bleed, kept toppings ready, it'd not take long to get clear flow. But yes this would work, just slowly.

I did this to my older Audi even with vw-audi fluid 6 class eerr.. 😢cause I was a bit lazy honestly but after a year I had still issue with ESP traction control n ABS or even so the 2 brake pressure sensors(G201-G214)blip blip n lastly no way than bleed flush all the way out n replaced with affordable ATE SL6 / class 6, the result was amazing, it’s cured Honesty respect, ‘cause I’m one that’s No spend for garage or dealer n lastly you can save your money for the tools you don’t need tobe a mechanic to DIY your cars Cheers 🍻

Did you use the same brake fluid bottle for the changes? I heard somewhere that once you open the brake fluid bottle its recommended not to use is because moisture can affect the fluid itself. Wondering if there's any authenticity to that?

Hell yeah thanks my dude. Because i need brakes too! Gotta do alot of work on the car so i will gladly go this route.

Mechanic shop may do the same thing, who know? This is absolutely 💯 better than doing nothing. You just have to buy plenty of DOT, the safetest methods and everyone can do it. Thank Bros 👍

A little late to the party but regardless thanks for the tips ! Stay up king 👑 🫡

are you reusing the same bottle or "when its opened its going to trash"?

Nice video bro, I have a 99 Camry, thanks a bunch Sir... I'm not going to throw you under the bus either, so things can be done a different way and get results too. Thanks again Wade Out..

Hey thanks for the video i hope it works until i can get my brakes bled my fluid was like coffee

Great video, subscribed! 👍🏾

LOL! Sounds like chrisfix.

Im scared to try this lol

Really clear directions. Thanks!

Very good information thanks 👍👍

I’m struggling to tell what levels my break fluid is on, cos I think it’s clear. When I remove the cap, the filter seems to have a small pool of liquid in it, does that mean the reservoir is full or has some liquid just retained in the filter?

Awesome video man!

(Big Sigh) This kid means well…

wuld ur videos help mi I hav a 09 dodge nitro

Giveaway !!!!

awesome video and hack. thanks for the post.

Does it work for the clutch fluid?

Starting process on mine today. Thanks

you do not have to bleed the whole system after taking that cap off

Good job broski , now to see how you did the steering fluid

those dot 3 brake fluid look like water

Good video with comparisons. Thanks

Nice! Thanks bro

Thank you for sharing.

I use DOT 4

Nice and easy does it. Thanks fella.

thank you for this video , this helped alot

Excellent! Smart, not hard.

So helpful thank you

Slay, thank you!

great info bro

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Hey , i have a question 🙋🏻‍♂️ So after checking out this video which gave me some motivation to do this on my own and not to spend much money outside and thanks to you . Allright so coming to my concern can i just take out all the old fluid with the help of baster and pour new brake fluid into that . Do i still have to open the tires and take out the old oil from there or thats fine if i dont ? Will the new fluid which i will pour , automatically mixes up after i drive 2 or 3 days ?

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I think you could frame this as "maintenance" work for folks like you and me - don't have the tools or money to go pay someone. Instead, here are the little things we can do to take care of our vehicles to get the most out of them. I think this type of series would be really helpful. Thanks for the video!

Damn to think jiffy lube was gonna charge me 120 for this service. You should put your venmo in the video description, us car noobs owe you a cup of coffee for the money saving information 👍

Man, you need to pour new fluid from the top and bleed old fluid from the calipers, all the bad fluid is at the caliper which is part that gets hot and cakes it. Start from the rear wheel farthest from the reservoir and end at the wheel closer to the reservoir, you can do the whole job in about 1 hour.

Brake lines and calipers are still charged with the old fluid, that new fluid is just gonna sit reservoir need to fush it all out a couple times

Jake is a cutie.

Did you notice a difference in brake power?

RU-vid certified 😝

LOL this is hilarious! You need to flush all the old fluid out of all of the lines completely. Which also means modulating the ABS system. This is just a waste time.

Uhh this is not doing the job. You need to flush it out the calipers.

Just do it correctly instead of wasting your time with this. This is useless.

Lazy af way of doing things 😂😂😂🤣 some people's children wow what has the world come to