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Old 06-27-2011, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by babyjames View Post
on the brake bleeder. Do some searching. Best of luck!

Jay.
YMMV

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Originally Posted by Stevo View Post
Yes, pump the bejusus outa the BRAKES to purge the clutch system. you dont have to pump and do the opening and closing thing. Just pump, fast and furious then go under and close both nipples. Make sure the clutch pedal stays UP.
Sorry but this is bad advice. Hydraulic systems should always be purged slowly. Fast breaks up big bubbles into tiny bubbles which do not purge as easily and then coalesce back into big ones.



To the OP. Next time always start with the clutch slave. Its cheaper, easier and more likely to fail due to constant exposure.. Also suspect the metal/rubber hose inbetween as well as the rubber hose from the booster to the master clutch cylinder.

As far as bleeding the system, pretty sure I use 1/8" or so hose. I have found that plastic zip ties apply just enough pressure to keep the hoses on the nipples.
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