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Hydraulic clutch bleeding

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roverboy said:
Has anyone got any tips for bleeding clutch pipes? My clutch system has got a length of flexible clear pipe which routes between and above both the master and slave cylinders which causes minute bubbles to form at this high point. I've tried bleeding it as I would the brakes, but wondered if I'm doing something wrong?
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Is there a bleed nipple somewhere on either the master or slave?

My Beemer used to have a problem where it would lose all of its fluid all of a sudden overnight. Bought a self bleed kit (best motoring investment ever) and did the deed. Connect up then release the bleed nipple until the fluid runs clear and free of air. Never failed yet!
 
I'll second that. Self bleed kits are well handy.
You can also get on of those bleed tubes with an NRV fitted inline.
 
Cheers dudes, I'll see if I can one of those kits at the wekend. How do they work? I must admit I've heard of them but thought they were a gimmick. The NRV sounds like a good idea. There's a bleed nipple on the slave cylinder, located right at the bottom.
 
Simple but effective

Simple but effective

Self bleed kits work on the NRV principle and save a hell of a lot of time.

All you need is a jar to catch the overflow instead of Open valve/Push down. Close valve/Let up rigmarole

Theres no need to go to the lengths of spending £15 or so on a super high-tech one tho'

Get yourself to Motosave or suchlike and have a look on the wall display with many cheapo items on it and look for an orange rubber bleed tube with small metal plug in the end, the tube has a small diagonal slit in it that works just as well as your expensive counterpart and will fit far better into your toolkit for future use.

If it still doesn't bleed properly you could always try a "backwards bleed" which involves opening and draining the system completely then using a large syringe at the lowest bleed point to refill the system backwards.

Conversely, if that doesn't work, you could always try hitting it with a BIGGER HAMMER!
 
Bleeding the clutch, advice!!

Bleeding the clutch, advice!!

Yes, my sound advice is to get one of those grind crew chappies to do it and you pay him some moolah! Always had the grind crew look after me kerridge when I was serving, wouldnt do to get ones self dirty would it, after all, that what servants are for!!
 
Scottow Horseshoe said:
Get yourself to Motosave or suchlike and have a look on the wall display with many cheapo items on it and look for an orange rubber bleed tube with small metal plug in the end, the tube has a small diagonal slit in it that works just as well as your expensive counterpart and will fit far better into your toolkit for future use.
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I took your advice mate except a rigger suggested I get a 12" length piece of suitable clear pipe and stick an suitable screw/bung in the end. Then make a 1/2" lengthways slit about 3" from the end. It works a treat and was free!! The added assistance from the rigger was invaluable too!!
 
Before you spend any of your hard earned cash, try this...

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Obviously you will have to sign in out on a loan card, F668, and return it after use(?!?).

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