Gather the correct brake fluid, a wrench, a clear hose, a catch bottle, a turkey baster or syringe, jack stands, gloves, and safety glasses
Check the vehicle owner’s manual for the correct brake fluid type
Park on a level surface and set the parking brake
Turn off the engine
Remove as much old fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir without exposing the ports
Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to the correct level
Locate the brake bleeder screws on each wheel
Start with the wheel farthest from the master cylinder
Attach the clear hose to the bleeder screw and place the other end in the catch bottle
Have an assistant press and hold the brake pedal
Open the bleeder screw slightly to let old fluid and air escape
Close the bleeder screw before the pedal is released
Repeat the press, open, close, release cycle until clean fluid flows without bubbles
Keep the reservoir topped off during the process
Move to the next wheel in the proper bleeding order
Repeat for all wheels
Tighten all bleeder screws securely
Fill the reservoir to the proper level and reinstall the cap
Clean any spilled brake fluid immediately
Check the brake pedal feel
Test the brakes at low speed before normal driving
Dispose of used brake fluid properly