Brake Bleed

Just bleed my brakes on my 2010 pre-runner 3" lift, 37000 miles. Thought I better do it after 4yrs. I bought a

$66 Motive 101 Universal Power Bleeder 2-Quart Tank with Hose and Round Adapter

Motive 101 Brake System Power Bleeder from Amazon; $61.95 and Dot 4 fluid. It took about 3hrs. The system is easy enough. I had a little trouble with leakage at the reservoir hook up. It has a chain that wraps around the master cylinder with a rubber cup that seals the top. I pumped it up to about 10psi and it leaked, so I dropped it down to 5psi and it stopped. It says to use two quarts, but I only had one. I was able to get about a pint or so through the system and everything looked clear and no bubbles. I did siphon out about half a cup before I started. The old brake fluid looked fairly clean anyway, but I know it's more about the moisture that the fluid retains. Brakes are solid and nice clean brake brake fluid in the reservoir. Well if you want anymore info let me know. I have also done all the 30,000 mile service myself except the transmission. That is on my to do list.

 

Good job