Bleeding Clutch

Supplies: brake fluid, 10mm wrench, funnel, brake fluid capture container.

This brake fluid container cost ~ $5 and has all the features you need"

• clear tube for viewing bubbles or lack of bubbles in fluid
• well sealed and leak-proof reservoir
• internal dropping hose
• 3 interchangeable black 90° fittings to accommodate different bleeder valve sizes

View of the clutch slave cylinder and capped bleeder valve

A flared 10mm wrench is connected to bleeder valve first. 
A regular 10mm wrench is actually better for this job.

Next, the brake fluid container is connected.

Place rags around the master clutch cylinder to prevent brake fluid drips from damaging paint.

Place a funnel in the reservoir and top up if necessary.

Have your trusty assistant press and release the clutch pedal three times then hold it to the floor.

While the clutch pedal is held to the floor, briefly open the bleeder valve and let the fluid flush into the brake fluid container. 
The clutch piston and fork will move towards the front of the car.

When the fluid flushes, you should see a momentary flow of dirty fluid, debris and bubbles.

As soon as the fluid stops moving, tighten the bleeder valve.

Repeat this for a total of 4 "squirts". (don't do more or you will empty the master cylinder and start sucking air!)

2	Pump 3 times and hold	Open bleeder	Watch for fluid to flow and clutch fork to move	Close bleeder
3	Pump 3 times and hold	Open bleeder	Watch for fluid to flow and clutch fork to move	Close bleeder
4	Pump 3 times and hold	Open bleeder	Watch for fluid to flow and clutch fork to move	Close bleeder

After every 4 "squirts", top up the master cylinder to prevent it from flushing empty and sucking air.

Repeat the pumping, flushing, tightening, topping up procedure until clear and bubble free fluid is flushed out.

Here is a sample of the old dirty fluid.

Here is some of the sediment in the brake fluid.

Be sure to properly dispose of old brake fluid.

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