Bleeding your car's brakes is vital for maintaining their performance so you are safe on the road. If you want to do it ...

The last step in removing the OEM hoses was unscrewing the brake hose fitting from the caliper. See All 34 Photos. ... When we opened the bleeder screw with a flare nut wrench, ...

My brake job was on a Mitsubishi Montero, and one of the quirks of its rear brake caliper installation process is that you need to install an upper bolt before attaching the hose.

Instead, clean the caliper in hot, soapy water, rinse it thoroughly with hot water, and use an air hose to blow it dry. You should also use the same method to clean the bleed screws. See All 13 Photos ...

Brake hose inspection is key to preventing failure. Learn how to spot wear and protect your customers and shop.

Begin by filling the bottle with about 2 inches of clean brake fluid and connect the vacuum hose to the brake caliper bleeder fitting. Next insert the hose into the bottle, making sure it touches ...

The hose’s job is to carry brake fluid from a brake line fixed to the car’s body the rest of the way to the brake caliper on the wheel. Its flexibility is what allows the wheel to move with ...

Pump your brake pedal, bleed, and repeat Some mechanics like to use the “open, press, hold, close” reminder when servicing brakes. Open the bleeder screw, press the pedal, and keep it depressed.