bleeding the clutch
bleeding the clutch
I've got some brake fluid left over from flushing my brakes theother day and i figured i'd do the clutch slave cylinder since i have the spare fluid..apparently its similiar to the brakes?
i was looking at the slave cylinder, and i'm trying to figure out how to do it. one member was kind enough to explain it to me, but he described it as using a vaccum pump, which i wont have.
can someone perhaps post a pic and elaborate on this procedure? TIA
i was looking at the slave cylinder, and i'm trying to figure out how to do it. one member was kind enough to explain it to me, but he described it as using a vaccum pump, which i wont have.
can someone perhaps post a pic and elaborate on this procedure? TIA
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Re: bleeding the clutch (Toda Party)
You can use the same fluid as in your brake lines.
If you don't have a vacuum pump, use the good old method of pumping the pedal.
Tell a friend to help you out in this task, and watch for the tank level. It empties very fast.
Good luck!
Eric - who was that guy...
[Modified by '01ITR#950, 4:52 PM 4/29/2002]
If you don't have a vacuum pump, use the good old method of pumping the pedal.
Tell a friend to help you out in this task, and watch for the tank level. It empties very fast.
Good luck!
Eric - who was that guy...
[Modified by '01ITR#950, 4:52 PM 4/29/2002]
Re: bleeding the clutch (OdysseyTypeR)
here's the procedure for anyone else who was wondering, thanks to eric
Using the pedal, the procedure is as follows:
1) Open the tank lid.
2) Have someone to depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.
3) Connect a small clear hose that fits the bleeding nipple and then into a container (like a Gatorade bottle).
4) With an 8mm wrench, losen the bleeder slowly and wait until the old fluid go out.
5) Close the bleeder, still keeping the pedal depressed. After closed, tell your pal to release the pedal. Do not release the pedal with the bleeder open so air will get in the system!
6) Repeat the whole steps before. Add fluid if too low.
You should stop the process when you see new fluid (clear) coming out the bleeder. Refill the tank up to its normal level and cap it off. Clean with water any fluid spillage. That's it.
1) Open the tank lid.
2) Have someone to depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.
3) Connect a small clear hose that fits the bleeding nipple and then into a container (like a Gatorade bottle).
4) With an 8mm wrench, losen the bleeder slowly and wait until the old fluid go out.
5) Close the bleeder, still keeping the pedal depressed. After closed, tell your pal to release the pedal. Do not release the pedal with the bleeder open so air will get in the system!
6) Repeat the whole steps before. Add fluid if too low.
You should stop the process when you see new fluid (clear) coming out the bleeder. Refill the tank up to its normal level and cap it off. Clean with water any fluid spillage. That's it.
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Re: bleeding the clutch (Toda Party)
I know there is some talk about how ATE fluid is harmful to the seals of the brake system. I also think there was one of two people who used it in their clutch as well. Has anyone had any problems?
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Re: bleeding the clutch (onyx00)
I've been suing ATE for about a year now and no problems as of yet. Who did you hear this from?
Who knows the dealio?
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Re: bleeding the clutch (sackdz)
I know there is some talk about how ATE fluid is harmful to the seals of the brake system. I also think there was one of two people who used it in their clutch as well. Has anyone had any problems?
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