maxogsr

I notice my fluid is low in the hydrolic clutch master of my 96 gsr... First time I notice...what type of fluid goes in there? Is it the same as powersteering or brake fluid? Or it's a specific fluid from honda?

thanks!

Dogginator

Brake fluid.

K20egcw

Yup, DOT 3 brake fluid

maxogsr

That's what I figure...brake fluid... That's daily driver that see track every weeks... I track the car for 5-6 years now... The fluid is really dark. I'm usually really careful about the maintenance but I must admit that I never really pay attention too much about that fluid...Can I bleed the line like brakes to purge the system? I guess yes but how? First time for me...

berb_15

Unscrew the nipple on the slave cylinder on the tranny, take the cap off the master cylinder and pump the clutch until the fluid is out. I use clear fishtank air hose on the nipple to drain into a container. Tighten it back up and fill the master cylinder reservoir. Have someone pump the clutch a bunch then open the nipple slightly and let the air out. I keep some fluid in my container (usually a clear water bottle with the top cut off) so I can see the bubbles come out of the clear tube. Repeat the clutch pumping and valve opening until there's no air in the line. Don't forget to keep your fluid level fillid in the resovoir. The clutch usually doesn't spring back the first time or two you pump it right after emptying the fluid so you'l have to use your hand.

If anyone finds a mistake with this point it out, it's been a while since I've done it...