How to replace Brake Fluid on Toyota\Lexus including HYBRIDS and more

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shares a simple way to replace the brake fluid using simple inexpensive tools on All Toyota\Lexus\Scion models Including Toyota hybrids.

So How to replace Brake Fluid on modern cars with overly complicated ABS\VSC\TRAC systems? Well it's simpler than you think once you know a few precautions included in this video.

This is a comprehensive video covering everything to do with brake fluid in cars. Starting with the characteristics of brake fluid. How to handle and deal with brake fluid.

Then we'll move on to how to test your brake fluid. Most shops just recommend a certain amount of time to replace the fluid however the brake fluid actually needs to be tested to see if replacement is required and often is replaced when not needed.

Toyota Hybrids brake fluid replacement without a scan tool? Yes this is possible! This is a trade secret no one has told you about. If you are just replacing the brake fluid not replacing parts in the brake system, you can actually vacuum bleed it like a normal car. BUT you MUST watch the part of the video for important precautions.

Tools Needed:

8 and 10mm wrench
if removing wheels either 21mm or 22mm socket and ratchet for various toyota models ( You'll need a jack and Jack stands as well)
Mity Vac brake bleeder tool
Brake fluid tester
Brake fluid ( DOT3 or DOT4 for Toyota)

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Brake Fluid Overview
2:42 Brake Fluid Testing
5:33 Brake Fluid Precautions
6:49 Brake Fluid Tools
11:02 Hybrid information (MUST WATCH IF YOU HAVE A HYBRID)
13:07 Brake Fluid Replacement
19:20 Frequently Asked Questions