ECS Tuning: How To Bleed Your Brakes

Great Video Tutorial 👍🏽👍🏽 Thank you sir🙏🏾

I purchase this from ECS Tuning to bleed the brakes on a 09 VW Jetta.. I could not get a proper seal on the cap and had fluid spilling out everywhere..... very disappointed :(

Just curious... You emptied the brake fluid reservoir and then hook up the Pressure bleeder which has no fluid in the rubber hose (and reservoir is still empty) so when you pressure up the Pressure Bleeder, you are now forcing the air that was in the hose (between screw on cap and new brake fluid) into the air only reservoir... Where does all this air go before the fluid from pressure bleeder enters the reservoir? Is it forced into the brake lines? There has to be a better way to avoid this air trapped into the Pressure Hose?

Hi dear, What do you do with the small amount of liquid that remains in the ABS? Because you only renew the fluid in the lines. Thanks

I'm using this bleeder to bleed my clutch. But when I crack the bleed screw open, hardly any fluid comes out. And it is up to the full level. Just doing a flush. Didnt change any components.

Can you reverse bleed a 2013 Tiguan?

1) If the clutch needs bleeding, at what point in the sequence is it bled?
2) What is the procedure to also bleed the ABS pump?

Yes this works but I wouldn't use that pvc cap unless the thread matches your master cylinder and if it is not then don't do it. It's much safer just to obtain the exact cap that fits and attach your tubing into it. Do not rely on tapes because brake fluid does melts all types of plastic that isn't intended to have contact with the brake fluid. Once you start building any pressure from the tank the fluid will leak out around the thread completely at a blink of an eye so I thought just a pre-caution.

Nice video for sure 👍. The power bleeder is cool but where did you get the cap to fit the BMW brake fluid bottle ????. This is a critical piece to maintain the seal . Please help

THANKS!!!

Hey ECS I have a question. Why did you guys not use a scan tool to activate the ABS pump using the special function during the bleeding procedure? Is that necessary? If not, when is it necessary? Thanks in advance, Dylan.

Does it get out air in the system though?

Great video!

I’m already have that pump but where I can get the colored brake fluid ?

I appreciate all the info but if I even smell bullshit I'll never trust a word you say. Maybe everything you've said is true, but how would I know. You'll sell me stuff by showing me your stuff is awesome. You won't sell me anything if I smell slimy sales fluff.

When i was a automotive technician in the 1980s. I was a young man and very knowledgeable about engine and transmission. However, the older generation despised me for this. I'm glad to see young people use there skills and knowledge.

Can't ever bleed brakes right with the vacuum bleeder method

Does it matter if the car is equipped with ABS,is there any extra steps on ABS equipped cars, like taking off the ABS relay as ive heard before.

does this pump get the trapped air out of the master cylinder?

Don't forget the clutch, if it works on the same fluid.

What should the pressure (psi) be on the Motive power bleeder for a 2016 Audi S6?

You said to start w/ right rear, which is what I have always done. Evidently we are supposed to reverse the sequence on the Mark 7 (2016) VW Golfs. Any thoughts on this?

Is there one standard master cylinder cap that fits all ?

A 7 minute video but the instructions don't start until the 4 minute mark. Plus, how about using CLEAR tubing instead of WHITE tubing so you can see the color and clarity of the brake fluid and the bubbles more clearly.

would this work If the system has air already?

Thank you. Please continue to make good videos. I hope there is hope and peace in Ukraine

That was Great , cheers

how much fluid i need to add into the bleeder to do all four sides, so basically you will see old fluid coming out and new comes in from the bleeder

I’ve done this 20 million times and it won’t work for me. New brake booster, master cylinder, new calipers, rotors,pads you name it. Do a test for leaks and it holds pressure. So the bleeding according to manual of my Nissan 240sx 1993 which the sequence is different still did it in the order you did it and still getting a soft pedal. What else it could be?

Here's a few tips I've learned from using a pressure bleeder...

1) Apply a bit of fresh brake fluid to the adapter seal so that it stays airtight. Similar to how dry o-rings need lubrication to seal, the rubber gasket in the adapter needs lubrication.
2) Replace the old fluid you removed from the master cylinder with fresh fluid slightly below the fill mark. This lessens the chance of pushing air through the system during the initial pumps.
3) After use, always clean the pressure bleeder with denatured alcohol. It's fairly simple. Just pour the denatured alcohol in the container, shake it up a bit, and pump everything out through the hose and leave to air dry. I normally do this twice and wipe down the inside although the wipe down may not be necessary. Also wipe down the adapter gasket with denatured alcohol.

BONUS: Adding a quick connect inline between the bottle and the adapter makes everything much easier. I can twist the adapter onto the master cylinder without kinks developing in the line compromising the stability of the bleeder bottle.

Pretty good, but my car brand just didn't show up in the buying option. Honda.

I think they have the wrong rotor on there. Looks like that slotted rotor should be on the drivers side

I wish that bleeder was rated for more than 30PSI. FYI Mercedes requires bleeder to hold pressure between 2 and 3 bar (30-35 PSI) in order to bleed the SBC.

brake fluid hydrophilic, air has moisture

Can you use dot 5.1 if car has dot 3

absolute gimmick

Exellent😊

I don't know if there is a maximum known pressure limit to pump the pressure bleeder up to or not , but I never want to go above 15 psi. I am inclined to believe you could put too much pressure on the plastic master cylinder adapter caps. I made a homemade bleeder out of an $11 dollar garden sprayer. It works well. The guage cost around $15 dollars.

Plastic sheeting is best over paintwork then weigh down with cloths.....ive seen caps blow off and fluid can go everywhere and wsshing off doesnt cut it......

I have one of bought the right cap. Thing won’t hold any pressure. Bought another brand bought the right cap won’t hold any pressure.

Can this kit ok to use in Asian imports like honda

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Wasted too much on that bleeder system it didn't work. I will always go to garage than waste hours trying to ever problem solve the unit ever again very negative experience with it.

What do you clean it with when you're done