Reverse bleeding a clutch system

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Reverse bleeding a clutch system Sept 23, 2015 20:27:30 GMT 1 peter likes this

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Post by pete on Sept 23, 2015 20:27:30 GMT 1

Bleeding a clutch system in reverse if the conventional method is not working correctly.

This method has been ok on several occasions to bleed a clutch system where its been difficult to bleed it in the normal way.
Connect a pipe from brake caliper bleed nipple to bleed nipple for the clutch ,using the brake pedal pump the fluid so any trapped air will end up coming through to the master cylinder
Unless you have a device to bleed it that way !!just a tip and something to try
Done clutches and had a couple after a few days and the pedal has dropped,after bleeding them in reverse solved the problem.

Thanks to nitros44 for that top tip.

peter Retired Posts: 1,685 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Apr 17, 2024 12:47:06 GMT 1 Likes: 1,144	Reverse bleeding a clutch system Sept 25, 2015 19:42:48 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peter on Sept 25, 2015 19:42:48 GMT 1 There are a few that only like to be bled backwards! I have used a mityvac set to pressure rather than vacuum but the idea you described sounds quite neat, so thanks for that.

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Reverse bleeding a clutch system Oct 5, 2015 9:22:41 GMT 1 Dynamo likes this

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Post by cambiker71 on Oct 5, 2015 9:22:41 GMT 1

Oct 3, 2015 10:06:58 GMT 1 Dynamo said:

It's a good idea in principle,however if not already thought about I would be mindful that the brake fluid may be contaminated and contaminate the clutch hydraulic system?

Just a bit of food for thought

Ours too, we keep it empty until needed

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Reverse bleeding a clutch system Oct 5, 2015 15:00:04 GMT 1 cambiker71 likes this

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Post by Dynamo on Oct 5, 2015 15:00:04 GMT 1

Oct 5, 2015 9:22:41 GMT 1 cambiker71 said:

Oct 3, 2015 10:06:58 GMT 1 Dynamo said:

It's a good idea in principle,however if not already thought about I would be mindful that the brake fluid may be contaminated and contaminate the clutch hydraulic system?

Just a bit of food for thought

Ours too, we keep it empty until needed

Which one, your stomach or the reservoir

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baldrick VTS Council member Posts: 670 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Feb 13, 2024 11:22:14 GMT 1 Likes: 395	Reverse bleeding a clutch system Oct 21, 2015 18:57:56 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by baldrick on Oct 21, 2015 18:57:56 GMT 1 Tried this today on a Dodge Kaliber after a few failed attempts at bleeding it the usual way . . Worked first time . Thanks very much for the tip matey .

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Reverse bleeding a clutch system Oct 22, 2015 10:22:34 GMT 1 Gaz likes this

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Post by dizzydiver on Oct 22, 2015 10:22:34 GMT 1

sometimes I use a metal oil can, obviously it is a new one, flushed through with brake fluid, and thats all its used for. A bit of washer pipe on the end to connect to bleed nipple on clutch slave. works fine for me.

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Post by Gaz on Oct 22, 2015 10:34:08 GMT 1

Oct 22, 2015 10:22:34 GMT 1 dizzydiver said:

sometimes I use a metal oil can, obviously it is a new one, flushed through with brake fluid, and thats all its used for. A bit of washer pipe on the end to connect to bleed nipple on clutch slave. works fine for me.

That's what I use too. Quite handy on the vauxhalls

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Reverse bleeding a clutch system Oct 22, 2015 12:48:01 GMT 1 dizzydiver likes this

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Post by Dynamo on Oct 22, 2015 12:48:01 GMT 1

Oct 22, 2015 10:40:25 GMT 1 dizzydiver said:

and its a godsend on old lagunas! i get one in every month, cuz slave is leaking as the dmf is knackered, and he dont want to replace flywheel.( worth more than the car!!)

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Post by wheatsheafpaul on Jun 19, 2016 8:29:32 GMT 1

Oct 22, 2015 10:40:25 GMT 1 dizzydiver said:

and its a godsend on old lagunas! i get one in every month, cuz slave is leaking as the dmf is knackered, and he dont want to replace flywheel.( worth more than the car!!)

Surely the brake fluid used each month is worth more than the car (rofl)

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Post by dizzydiver on Jun 20, 2016 8:43:43 GMT 1

Jun 19, 2016 8:29:32 GMT 1 wheatsheafpaul said:

Oct 22, 2015 10:40:25 GMT 1 dizzydiver said:

and its a godsend on old lagunas! i get one in every month, cuz slave is leaking as the dmf is knackered, and he dont want to replace flywheel.( worth more than the car!!)

Surely the brake fluid used each month is worth more than the car (rofl)

i'm afraid its gone to the great scrapyard in the sky now!

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