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Old 02-10-2020, 05:37 PM
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I recently decided to flush my brake fluid in clutch fluid Since it looked like filthy.

I used a turkey baster and sucked all the fluid out of the Reservoir and remove the reservoir and washed it

I replaced the clutch master cylinder line that goes to the brake fluid Reservoir. I Loosen the bleeder valve on the clutch slave cylinder and shot fluid up to the brake reservoir and continued to suck out the dirty fluid.

This was taken to long so I decided to fill the brake reservoir and just let the fluid drip out of the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve.

No fluid was coming out of the bleed valve.

Is this normal? Should I pump clutch?

I understand when I bleed the clutch that I will shoot fluid back up through the clutch slave cylinder but I want to get the system clean before I do that.

Thanks for any info.

Pete

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Old 02-10-2020, 06:27 PM
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Doesn’t sound like you’re using a power-bleeder.

When I did this job on my 240d, 5 psi gave a steady trickle of black fluid from the bleed nipple. You may need to pump your clutch.
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Old 02-10-2020, 08:38 PM
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The clutch hydraulics do not gravity bleed well. I don't believe there is a problem just because it isn't dripping without pressure. As stated you'll likekly have to pump the clutch /open close the bleeder screw.

Pressure bleeding is the way to go on this job.

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Old 02-10-2020, 10:58 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm going to AutoZone tomorrow and getting a vacuum pump loaner tool.

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Old 02-15-2020, 10:46 AM
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I recently decided to flush my brake fluid in clutch fluid Since it looked like filthy.

I used a turkey baster and sucked all the fluid out of the Reservoir and remove the reservoir and washed it

I replaced the clutch master cylinder line that goes to the brake fluid Reservoir. I Loosen the bleeder valve on the clutch slave cylinder and shot fluid up to the brake reservoir and continued to suck out the dirty fluid.

This was taken to long so I decided to fill the brake reservoir and just let the fluid drip out of the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve.

No fluid was coming out of the bleed valve.

Is this normal? Should I pump clutch?

I understand when I bleed the clutch that I will shoot fluid back up through the clutch slave cylinder but I want to get the system clean before I do that.

Thanks for any info.

Pete
Always bleed and force fluid uphill, reverse bleed. Easiest is to use a lever style oil can full of brake fluid.\ with a hose attached., Get all the air out and fill the clear vinyl tube to the brim disconnect the cloth covered feeder to the clutch master from the reservoir and direct it to a can or pile of rags. Hook it back up and you're done and no dirty fluid in your reservoir.
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Old 02-16-2020, 01:01 PM
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Post Hydraulic Bleeding

? Did you get it bled properly ? .

A pressure bleeder is not a vacuum bleeder .

Often the clutch will bleed out by holding the clutch pedal depressed overnight with a stick or reversed furniture clamp .

I love my $49 pressure bleeder ~ don't be in a hurry to fill it with brake fluid, I only use it to pressurize the hydraulic system .

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