Getting ready to do the Tundra brake upgrade and want to do a total brake fluid flush and replace, but I have a question after reading the tech manual procedures, which says:Is there a way to do this at home without buying an expensive Toyota-specific tester? I would imagine this isn’t the normal OBD-II reader tool from a parts store. Or will I have to tow it to a repair shop/dealer to get it done right?

 

I can only speak to my experience with my '95 4Runner (Equipped with 4 wheel anti-lock brakes) and with many other non-ABS equipped autos and trucks.

If the system has no air in it to start, it should gravity bleed.

I suction the master cylinder reservoir out with a large syringe and mop it clean with clean cotton rag, and maybe a little pure alcohol.

Then refill with clean brake fluid and open the furthest wheel cylinder.

Do NOT open more than one bleeder at a time.

If the brakes are right; fluid will flow by itself.

I run about half a reservoir full through each wheel, longest run to shortest.

My brakes (And clutch hydraulics too) get this treatment whenever the fluid looks even a little dark. Brake fluid is cheap.

 

As long as you don't let air get in the system by draining the reservoir you shouldn't need to do the ABS actuator. Using Millballs method gravity works, or have someone pump the brakes,( make sure to open bleeder while pressure is applied, and close bleeder before the pedal hits the floor and repeat), speed bleeders are ok aswell, and then there is the Mighty VAC, all effective.

 

As much as I was looking forward this this, my pads and rotors didn’t get here in time before a trip out of town. Going to have my son take it to the shop to get done while I’m out. Going to miss teaching my youngest son brakes, but my back is killing me and my wife is insisting because she doesn’t want my laying on a creeper the day after a 10-hour trip home.