[Z06] bleeding slave?
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You can use a turkey baster to simply swap the fluid in the reservoir often as the easierst way. To actually bleed the hydraulics with the stock setup you must jack the car up, remove the center section of the exhaust, then remove the tunnel plate to access the bleed valve. I have a remote bleed line so I can acceess it from under the hood.
First try removing the spring under the clutch pedal, it is designed to make pedal effort lighter put actually holds the pedal down to the floor in hard shifting. Pop that out first and see if that helps you.
I have an aftermarket clutch and it still sticks some b/c the real culprit is the restriction in the hydraulic line designed to minimize drive-train shocking.
Good luck playing with the clutch.
First try removing the spring under the clutch pedal, it is designed to make pedal effort lighter put actually holds the pedal down to the floor in hard shifting. Pop that out first and see if that helps you.
I have an aftermarket clutch and it still sticks some b/c the real culprit is the restriction in the hydraulic line designed to minimize drive-train shocking.
Good luck playing with the clutch.
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Dot 3 and 4 are ok... Dot 5 is silicone based and not ok unless the hydraulic system (the seals) is designed for it. I use Ford, yes Ford, HD brake fluid. It has a 550 dry boiling point and is cheap. I may use Motul 600 next.
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I bought mine from carolina clutch www.carolinaclutch.com or you can get it from LAPD www.thelapd.com 
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
I bought mine from carolina clutch www.carolinaclutch.com or you can get it from LAPD www.thelapd.com
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I like to add one point to this thread.
I run a stock clutch and have never had a sticking clutch pedal in my 2002.
Why is that? Because from new, I've regularly changed the fluid in my clutch hydraullics and prevented the build up of the black bits and goo that accumulate from exccessive heat to the fluid.
A regular program of changing the fluid, if done from new or a complete clutch replacement including master/slave/throwout bearing, will avoid pedal issues.
The notion of a hydraullic line restriction being the proximate cause of sticking pedal is a point of contention that many of us do not believe.
Those owners who keep their clutch fluid fresh by frequent changes seem to avoid pedal issues.
Opinions vary.
Ranger
I run a stock clutch and have never had a sticking clutch pedal in my 2002.
Why is that? Because from new, I've regularly changed the fluid in my clutch hydraullics and prevented the build up of the black bits and goo that accumulate from exccessive heat to the fluid.
A regular program of changing the fluid, if done from new or a complete clutch replacement including master/slave/throwout bearing, will avoid pedal issues.
The notion of a hydraullic line restriction being the proximate cause of sticking pedal is a point of contention that many of us do not believe.
Those owners who keep their clutch fluid fresh by frequent changes seem to avoid pedal issues.
Opinions vary.
Ranger
Last edited by Ranger; Jan 1, 2006 at 02:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Dot 3 and 4 are ok... Dot 5 is silicone based and not ok unless the hydraulic system (the seals) is designed for it. I use Ford, yes Ford, HD brake fluid. It has a 550 dry boiling point and is cheap. I may use Motul 600 next.
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From: Augusta GA
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Dot 3 and 4 are ok... Dot 5 is silicone based and not ok unless the hydraulic system (the seals) is designed for it. I use Ford, yes Ford, HD brake fluid. It has a 550 dry boiling point and is cheap. I may use Motul 600 next.
Great posts! I have my LAPD bleeder @ CAM and it will go on the next timewe have the car in for serious mods (390s next?).
I am headed up Saturday PM to hang out and I can give you some Motul 600. I bought 3 bottles when I swapped out my clutch fluid, and I have 2 left, un opened. Let me know.
Dave
PS
Ranger's post. This has helped me a bunch too and I do this before and after trips to the track. Seems to keep my new clutch very smooth and no mushy issues.
