Clutch Bleeding

[TSiTalonawd96]

Ok, so I know there is 500 threads about clutch bleeding but I can't seem to find what im looking for. I have bled brakes a bunch of times before with no problems but I must be doing something wrong. I rebuilt my clutch master cylinder today (it was leaking inside the car) and after bench bleeding it I reinstalled it. I had a decent clutch pedal but was a little bit spongy so I decided to bleed it.

I had the other person in the car push the pedal down then I cracked the bleeder then closed. Had the other person let up and it was stuck to the floor so they pulled it up and we repeated this process with no luck (fluid was coming out but still had to grab the pedal each time but clutch pedal got more spongy than before.

So I decided to try to purge the slave cylinder (the wrong way I found out) I pushed in on the clutch fork then had the other person push in the clutch pedal then I cracked the bleeder. Well come to find out I was supposed to push the fork, crack the bleeder, then have them push the clutch pedal in. Now I have no pedal whatsoever and cant get any fluid out even just trying to gravity bleed.

Any suggestions?

 

[TALONTRAX]

Sometimes it`s the most simple solution, & we over think the situation & don`t see it.
It is a very simple operation, & you can do it yourself in 10 minutes.
First, make sure all the connections are tight & clean (in case something leaks you can identify it easily).
Second, fill the reservoir at the master cyl. & LEAVE THE LID OFF.
Third, open the bleeder at the slave & leave it open. This is called gravity bleeding, & it takes all the guesswork & mis-understood instructions in a 2 man operation away.
Next, just watch the fluid level up top as it will be slowly dropping as the fluid bleeds through to the bleeder. After 5-10 minutes, you should have a steady constant drip or stream dripping from the bleeder.
Now, close the bleeder, top up the fluid & cap it, & pump the pedal. You should be fully bled & good to go. If it feels soft or spongy, do it again. I have NEVER had any problems using this method . . .

 

[TSiTalonawd96]

Ok awesome. I got it to where its driveable now but still not right. I'll have to try your way because my way sucks! Its 30 degrees and im laying in water and snow. Ill keep you posted. Thanks man!

 

[TALONTRAX]

I forgot to mention to keep the reservoir cup at least half full during the process so you don`t get the system airbound. Post back afterwards & let us know how you made out . . .

 

[TSiTalonawd96]

Well I gravity bled it the other day. It helped a little bit but still wasn't right. I took off to work this morning and after about 10 min. of driving it started working perfect. ??? I checked the resovior and it hasnt droped at all. Kinda weird. But if it ain't broke don't fix it so I guess its ok.