This is a pretty simple task, but you will need two people or need to purchase a one man brake bleed kit to gert the job done. First, look on thr brake calipers and locate the nippl-like bleeder ports. you will notice a hexagonal surface at the base where a wrench fits. a 5/16" or 3/8" wrench will usually do the job. To avoid making a mess, you may wanty to get a mason jar or similar container and a roughly 1 foot length of rubber hose that will fit snugly over the nipple. 1/8th" I.D. should do. Also pick up a bottle of brake fluid compatible with your vehicle. Fill the mason jar about half way with brake fluid and attach the rubber hose to the nipple, then place the hose into the jar of fluid, starting with the farthest brake from your master cylinder. since the master cylinder is usually on the driver's side, this will probably be on the passenger rear brake. With your partner manning the brake pedal, have them pump the brakes about 5 times, then tell them to "hold" the brake pedal. While they are holding the pedal down, crack open the bleeder valve by turning it counter-clockwise. The brake pedal will then go all the way to the floor as fluid is released from the bleeder port along with any air in the system. Make sure your partner understands NOT to release the brake pedal until you have closed the bleeder valve. If there is air in the system, you will see bubbles in the jar as the air is forced out. Once you ahve the valve closed, have youir partner pump the brakes about 5 times and hold again while you crack open the bleeder valve. Repeat the "pump/hold" process until no bubbles are seen in the jar. Then move on to the next farthest brake from the master cylinder and repeat the process until all brakes are bled, working your way closer to the master cylinder. Hope this helps out, and have a GREAT day!
Alternatively, you could do what we referred to in the military as a "combat bleed." This is the same process, only without the hose and mason jar. Just bleed the brakes in the above manner and observe any sputtering of the fluid coming out of the bleeder port. Once an even, steady stream is achieved, the brake is bled. This can make a terrific mess, but it works in a pinch. And as in both methods, be sure to top off your brake fluid after completing the process and check it every once in a while during the process to avoid sucking more air into the system and having to start all over again. Have a good one!
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