Bleeding the Clutch Slave cylinder
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Bleeding the Clutch Slave cylinder
I wanted to bleed my clutch slave cylinder, because as far as I know it has never been done. Has anyone done that? Is is as easy as it looks? I have one of those hand-operated vacuum pumps that makes bleeding brakes a breeze. Does the clutch hydraulic system get its fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir? Can I just get under the car and pull fluid from the clutch slave?
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
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Take a pressure bleeder, block the overfill extit of your brake fluid container, and drian at the cilinder on your gearbox.
For details see my '100 000 miles service topic from last Novmber.
For details see my '100 000 miles service topic from last Novmber.
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Steve:
Yes the clutch slave does pull it's fluid from the Brake system reservoir.
You should use a pressure bleeder and make sure that you do not run low on fluid.
Regards,
Ken Bigham
Yes the clutch slave does pull it's fluid from the Brake system reservoir.
You should use a pressure bleeder and make sure that you do not run low on fluid.
Regards,
Ken Bigham
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Steve,
I have done this job too. I was quite alarmed that air and brake fluid came spraying out when I opened the nipple. I don't know why, but I think what happened was that the clutch pedal dropped to the floor when I released pressure on the system. I don't know how the clutch should be bled (with the pedal up or down), but be conscious of this occurance - you may have to pick the pedal up off of the floor.
Sorry I can't be more definitive.
Erick
I have done this job too. I was quite alarmed that air and brake fluid came spraying out when I opened the nipple. I don't know why, but I think what happened was that the clutch pedal dropped to the floor when I released pressure on the system. I don't know how the clutch should be bled (with the pedal up or down), but be conscious of this occurance - you may have to pick the pedal up off of the floor.
Sorry I can't be more definitive.
Erick
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Easiest access to the clutch slave cylinder valve is by removing the driver's side rear wheel. You'll definitely want the car up on a lift or jack stands because I found that I had to place my head underneath the brake disc in order to see the bleed valve and open/shut it. Also, the valve is a pain to reach and difficult to see. It's not a difficult job, but definitely be prepared to exercise some patience.
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Arjan:
Here is the picture. It's grainy since I still live in the dark ages and haven't purchased a digital camera as yet. My Avatar isn't the great, but it was the best I could do with the pixel limit. This isn't a strong suit for me.
Regards,
Ken
Here is the picture. It's grainy since I still live in the dark ages and haven't purchased a digital camera as yet. My Avatar isn't the great, but it was the best I could do with the pixel limit. This isn't a strong suit for me.
Regards,
Ken
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Well... although the Ohio weather hasn't gotten any better since I was out there, the garages sure have! That's gorgeous! The cars aren't at all bad either. Congratulations. Joe W.
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Thanks Joe:
I'm going to repaint the floor this summer and plan on attempting a black & white checkerboard pattern with an epoxy. The 911 has only 38,000 miles and the 928 is my "track car".
Regards,
Ken
I'm going to repaint the floor this summer and plan on attempting a black & white checkerboard pattern with an epoxy. The 911 has only 38,000 miles and the 928 is my "track car".
Regards,
Ken
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Nice buck on the wall, how was it taken, gun or bow? Have one about same size taken with a Chevy G-20 van on I-90 at 65mph last day of archery season on the way to my cabin.
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Thanks for all the tips, and pics of Ken's garage. Its nice to see some quality garage time. Heck, we may have to start a garage thread.
Steve
Steve