Newbies first clutch bleed (with pictures) - have I done it right?

[chris_h]

My first slave went at 140,000, DMF was inspected and was ok.

Second slave went at 224,000, DMF was inspected and was ok.

Still on original master and DMF after 230,000.

[T-Cut]

Originally Posted by andysee

I've just re-bled the clutch using the reverse method. I picked up a spare master cylinder cap from the scrappy and had my work workshop fit a spigot onto which I could fit a hose. I fed the hose into an empty bowl then undid the bleed nipple and squeezed new clutch fluid through using a syringe. Put about 300ml through to clear any air, closed the bleed nipple. Replaced the modified master cap with the original and disposed of the old fluid from the bowl. Much easier way to do a bleed - I guess this is similar to the easibleed system?

You should have kept the modified cap on and piped it to a separate reservoir somewhere near the brake master, maybe. You could then bleed the clutch anytime you like. A regular service schedule with the brakes would likely see the clutch system lasting longer than usual.



TC

[Chas2008]

Originally Posted by T-Cut

You should have kept the modified cap on and piped it to a separate reservoir somewhere near the brake master, maybe. You could then bleed the clutch anytime you like. A regular service schedule with the brakes would likely see the clutch system lasting longer than usual.



TC

Now that looks an excellent idea
Well done that man.

Chas

[Retap]

Arise old thread and be known for the useful resource you are

[Retap]

Today managed to get the reverse bleed of the clutch done and below is the photo of the crud that came out, managed to push about 200ml of new fluid through.



The procedure has taken the clutch from pretty stiff mosst of the time and since i got the car over 2 years ago now to feeling almost new, pretty impressed with the result and makes the task of getting at master cylinder reservoir worth the effort.










Defo actively looking for replacement master cylinder its seen better days it think?

[sylvester]

found this - writing a response to say thanks and can find it more easily!

[Retap]

Its a great thread my clutch is still superb after reverse bleeding even with a slightly manky master as pictured.