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Relocated my clutch bleeder port to the engine bay
Dear Rennlisters:
I finally got around to installing the remote clutch bleeder port on my car.
Seemed like an easy and practical modification that eliminates the need for a lift or jack-stands and a blind contortion to get to the original bleeder location.
My port is now located along the outboard side of the heater blower in the engine compartment.
I purchased the parts some time ago: Bleeder Parts
The idea to do the relocation was based on this posting: 993 Remote Bleeder Setup
I'm getting lazy in my old age as I had my local servicing garage Delta V in Richmond, VA install it as part of having the clutch bled. Delta V Motorsports
My experience over the last three years with Delta V has been good. They are competent and honest, not trying to upsell unnecessary product or service or padding hours or parts. Not to say they are inexpensive but to say they meet expectations. This is something I have not been able to reliably get when having my 993 serviced elsewhere.
My only reservation with the relocation is will the remote line remain tightly attached to the hydraulic brake cylinder with vibration and movement over time.
I retained the original bleeder screw and will keep it in the car just in case I need to remove the relocated set-up sometime in the future.
The key to using it. and not introducing air in the system. is to use a pressure brake bleeder to put the brake reservoir under pressure before cracking open the relocated bleeder screw.
Andy
Andy,
I’ve had zero issues with my setup. In addition to snugging the slave adaptor & AN line fitting as tight as I felt comfortable, I also routed the stainless line through an existing chassis hose/cable tie (shown in my writeup). With the left rear wheel off, it’s easy to shine a light at the slave to make sure everything is still in order.
But since the 90-degree fitting sends the hose towards the left rear wheel, there’s no chance of the adaptor setup coming loose...
Are you racing your cars, what's the interval of your bleeds?
I flush the brake & clutch circuits annually.
As for racing, the closest I get is sitting in the car while it’s on stands and making flat-6 sounds while vigorously sawing the wheel left & right.
Originally Posted by pp000830
I filed a slot in the L bracket that holds the bleeder end to capture the nut behind so it doesn't rotate when turning the bleeder screw.
Sooooo much better than monkeying around with the bleeder in its stock location.
Originally Posted by samurai_k
Use some teflon tape to screw in the m6/AN3 adapter into the slave cylinder and wrist tighten it.
Correct. That little stainless adaptor can only take so much twist before shearing.
You are correct. I think he applied the tape to the just the threaded part, though I dont see why he would do that. Perhaps to prevent galling or corrosion bonding?
07-16-2019, 12:02 PM
Relocated my clutch bleeder port to the engine bay
