How to Drain Brake Fluid?

Park on a level surface and secure the vehicle with wheel chocks

Wear gloves and eye protection

Locate the brake fluid reservoir and remove the cap

Use a turkey baster, syringe, or fluid extractor to remove fluid from the reservoir

Place a drain pan under the brake caliper or wheel cylinder

Loosen the bleeder screw on the brake caliper or wheel cylinder

Attach a clear hose to the bleeder screw and place the other end in the drain pan

Have an assistant press the brake pedal slowly if needed

Open the bleeder screw to let fluid drain out

Close the bleeder screw before releasing the brake pedal

Repeat at each wheel until the system is drained

Keep the reservoir from running dry if you are not fully flushing the system

Dispose of used brake fluid according to local regulations

Refill the reservoir with the correct new brake fluid after draining

Bleed the brakes after refilling if air entered the system

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