Clutch bleeding issues with new everythinf
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Clutch bleeding issues with new everythinf
Recently replaced tob, Clutch pipe, master cylinder with adjustable rod from zzp, elbow and the line between it and the master.
So far I have not been able to get a consistent result in bleedin, I've tried manual bleeding which I've always hd good luck with, and drawing vaccum from the elbow while using the manual method but I only get a little fluid or little air from time to time.
Any ideas? I'm going to pick up a rubber stopper to try the other vaccum bleed method but not sure if I understand it completely.
So far I have not been able to get a consistent result in bleedin, I've tried manual bleeding which I've always hd good luck with, and drawing vaccum from the elbow while using the manual method but I only get a little fluid or little air from time to time.
Any ideas? I'm going to pick up a rubber stopper to try the other vaccum bleed method but not sure if I understand it completely.
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Recently replaced tob, Clutch pipe, master cylinder with adjustable rod from zzp, elbow and the line between it and the master. So far I have not been able to get a consistent result in bleedin, I've tried manual bleeding which I've always hd good luck with, and drawing vaccum from the elbow while using the manual method but I only get a little fluid or little air from time to time. Any ideas? I'm going to pick up a rubber stopper to try the other vaccum bleed method but not sure if I understand it completely.
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I did not fill it up, never did that before? I've had the trans and motor out before and had no problem bleeding the systen, but i didn't replace the master at that time. Right now I only get a little fluid once and a while out of the top of the elbow
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Do the vacuum bleeding procedure as per GM, apply vacuum to the resevior, for 5 min or so, then release and pump the pedal 15-20 times smoothly and slowly. Reinstall the vacuum adapter and do it again. For me, after 3-4 cycles, I start to get a pedal, and the next time makes it perfect. There is very little actual volume in the clutch system, you shouldn't see a lot of fluid drop. But the vacuum pulling on the bottle makes the small bubbles grow and float to the top. Works for me every time, with no drama.
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Do the vacuum bleeding procedure as per GM, apply vacuum to the resevior, for 5 min or so, then release and pump the pedal 15-20 times smoothly and slowly. Reinstall the vacuum adapter and do it again. For me, after 3-4 cycles, I start to get a pedal, and the next time makes it perfect. There is very little actual volume in the clutch system, you shouldn't see a lot of fluid drop. But the vacuum pulling on the bottle makes the small bubbles grow and float to the top. Works for me every time, with no drama.
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Do the vacuum bleeding procedure as per GM, apply vacuum to the resevior, for 5 min or so, then release and pump the pedal 15-20 times smoothly and slowly. Reinstall the vacuum adapter and do it again. For me, after 3-4 cycles, I start to get a pedal, and the next time makes it perfect. There is very little actual volume in the clutch system, you shouldn't see a lot of fluid drop. But the vacuum pulling on the bottle makes the small bubbles grow and float to the top. Works for me every time, with no drama.
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Awesome guys appreciate the advice. I finally got it to bleed and it feels great. I had no luck until I shortened the clutch rod all the way and it started working last few times I've bled the clutch line it wasn't completely dry, but when my tob went I noticed a bunch of crap in the line so I replaced everything from tob to reservoir.
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Your totally right,I wasn't sure if I did or not because I was having issues before so just kind of threw one at it. Haha not always a good thing though