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How to Change Brake Fluid

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Learn basic information on maintaining brake fluid in your vehicle, including how to change the brake fluid on your car, an explanation of how automotive brakes work, common leak points, and adding brake fluid.

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Tags: maintenance, online, auto, test, brake, car, automotive, fluid, leak, bleed

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Summary: Automotive maintenance is essential to the upkeep of any vehicle and a key component of this maintenance is changing your brake fluid. Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid which travels through hydraulic lines to the braking system near the wheels of your vehicle. Knowing how to check your brake fluid and when to replace it are essential to owning a car or truck, and knowing how to change your brake fluid and maintain your brake system will save you the money you would pay to an auto mechanic. There are numerous types of brake fluid, composed of various mineral oils or synthetic oils, and are distinguished by ratings by the US Department of Transportation as DOT 2, DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.

In this free video series you'll learn basic brake fluid maintenance and how to change the brake fluid on your vehicle. A mechanic walks you through the process step-by-step, explaining how your braking system functions, how to fix a simple leak in your brake line, and how to check your brake fluid and tell when it has gone bad. The mechanic also explains how to bleed your brakes in easy-to-follow steps, including using a bleeder wrench to loosen and tighten the bleed. He finishes with a demonstration of how to check your brakes after your work, and tips for maintaining your brakes for long life.

About the Expert

Expert: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology classes at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.

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