Bleeding the clutch slave cylinders
06-06-2012, 08:58 AM
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Well - That was helpful - Did a search before posting this & didn’t find much info so I will burp the release cylinder bearing before installation. All of the lines seem to be vertical leading up to the master cylinder so I guess all of the bubbles will self evacuate over time. I will slowly depress the clutch pedal multiple times & try to help some of the air out.
Just replaced my flywheel, disk, pressure plate & release bearing cylinder. If anyone wants to chime in with a better suggestion, it would be appreciated.
Just replaced my flywheel, disk, pressure plate & release bearing cylinder. If anyone wants to chime in with a better suggestion, it would be appreciated.
06-06-2012, 09:36 AM
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Since there is no bleeder valve the recommended procedure is to apply vacuum at the reservoir. If I remember correctly you apply the vacuum and hold it for 1 minute before releasing it slowly. You use a
. If it doesn't have a cap that will cover the fill opening you will have to use a spare cap or a pies of rubber that you can hold down and seal it the opening while you apply the vacuum.
People have had success parking on ramps or a steep incline and doing the slow depress & release routine. There are discussion threads on this so you might retry the search as well.
People have had success parking on ramps or a steep incline and doing the slow depress & release routine. There are discussion threads on this so you might retry the search as well.
06-06-2012, 10:37 AM
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Since there is no bleeder valve the recommended procedure is to apply vacuum at the reservoir. If I remember correctly you apply the vacuum and hold it for 1 minute before releasing it slowly. You use a hand pump like this one. If it doesn't have a cap that will cover the fill opening you will have to use a spare cap or a pies of rubber that you can hold down and seal it the opening while you apply the vacuum.
People have had success parking on ramps or a steep incline and doing the slow depress & release routine. There are discussion threads on this so you might retry the search as well.
People have had success parking on ramps or a steep incline and doing the slow depress & release routine. There are discussion threads on this so you might retry the search as well.
Applying a vacuum is a very good idea - I would not have thought of it - It will definitely pull some of the air out. Parking on an incline or jacking up the front of the vehicle is smart too. I'll try doing another search / worded differently to see if any other info is available.
Thanks for responding
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