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Old 09-26-2024, 04:37 PM #1
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Brake Fluid Flush for 5th gens? Can't find any posts.

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Looking for some help with a walk through or Toyota Service Manual for 5th gen 4runner (2011) Brake Fluid flush. I think mine has original fluid possibly, or at least it's been probably 5-7 years.

I want to flush it with new fluid. I'm familiar with it in the older (2nd gen runners) Pretty straightforward and easy. But figure there's a lot more tech in the 5th gen and might not be as simple.

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this guy has awesome videos. very thorough and high quality with good shots of what he is doing. not sure if he posts here or not. T4R Garage

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this guy has awesome videos. very thorough and high quality with good shots of what he is doing. not sure if he posts here or not. T4R Garage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5nD7MhYDkM
Haha thanks I found his video and have it saved for when I get the fluid together.

I also found a link for 2010 FSM which has procedure in detail. My only question is why the sequence starts at front RH then LH then rear RH then LH which is the opposite of how I learned to bleed brakes.
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Hi,
The body mount placement of ABS modules varies on cars these days. It is no longer effective to simply consider the distance between a hub and the master cylinder in the engine bay.

As a rule, it is best to learn the specifics of each modern car's brake bleed sequence rather than use the old tried-and-true logic that worked with simpler line routing.

Good luck!
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Has anyone explained why the sequence matters? I did my first flush per instructions but did the second one starting at the rear and taking advantage of the ABS pump.
I posed a couple pics of my gravity bleed setup here in this thread.
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I'd venture that ASE has a lecture dedicated to the subject.

Following the prescribed sequence may not be any more necessary than following the old sequence on your 1965 Malibu.

You could get away with doing it anyway you wanted back then, and you may be able to do it today as well.

The *incontrovertible* logic that air bubbles are hiding in the longest and then the next longest run does not seem to be an absolute factor as long as you bleed the lines thoroughly with a generous amount of fluid.

I know it took me a while to learn about the various new sequences, I DIY bled my own brakes on cars with ABS using the old rountines, and I did not die.

However, knowing that every new car has a prescribed sequence printed somewhere in a manual is enough reason for me to seek out the information and follow the recommendations.

It's not that hard to do it the recommended way, and I never know what I might not know.
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I'd venture that ASE has a lecture dedicated to the subject.

Following the prescribed sequence may not be any more necessary than following the old sequence on your 1965 Malibu.

You could get away with doing it anyway you wanted back then, and you may be able to do it today as well.

The *incontrovertible* logic that air bubbles are hiding in the longest and then the next longest run does not seem to be an absolute factor as long as you bleed the lines thoroughly with a generous amount of fluid.

I know it took me a while to learn about the various new sequences, I DIY bled my own brakes on cars with ABS using the old rountines, and I did not die.

However, knowing that every new car has a prescribed sequence printed somewhere in a manual is enough reason for me to seek out the information and follow the recommendations.

It's not that hard to do it the recommended way, and I never know what I might not know.
Yup I agree follow the book! I am wondering since I can't find it anywhere how much fluid I should get. The parts guy said three 12oz bottles but based off videos I'm seeing it should be closer to 5x 12oz
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I also like this video, not only for brake fluid exchange, but other basic fluid changes.
https://youtu.be/Qv-045pX36A?si=cHNPvOcp9AtMBQMU

He also has the steps for correct tire order to bleed and the amount of fluid he used
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I only used one quart but always have extra on hand. His vids are good.
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I flush my brake fluid with a pressurized tank. Makes it a one man job and don't have to mess with having someone pump and hold the pedal while you crack the bleeder.

Something like this is what I use. Works perfectly. I had to get a Toyota specific cap separately but that's also on Amazon.

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