[Z06] clutch bleeder question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Texas-out west
clutch bleeder question
I noticed on the remote clutch bleeder kits the end of line where you bleed the clutch is positioned up by the brake cyl, why? wouldn't it be better to face down under the car throught a small hole in the tunnel plate???? any reason NOT to do it this way....thanks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Another reason I can think of to have the end of the tube higher than the slave cylinder is that you would be less likely to draw air back into the bleeder hose. If the end of the hose is the high point, the fluid cannot run out just from gravity. However, having it higher also would make it harder to catch the fluid without getting on something you would rather avoid. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
While were on the topic of clutch bleeders. I'm going to be removing my diff, soon. While the tunnel plate is off. Is this adequet to get in there to install a remote bleeder. I'm not removing the T/tube, but the drive line will be angled down of course to remove the diff.
Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
The only thing you could do is give it a try, I was considering droping my exhaust, to try it but I don't think there is enough room to do anything but bleed the clutch.
But good luck I hope it works out for you, I don't put enough miles on my car, or shift it fast enough to worry about clutch sticking problems.
But good luck I hope it works out for you, I don't put enough miles on my car, or shift it fast enough to worry about clutch sticking problems.
Drifting
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From: TN
I'm using one and it has been one of the best mods I have done. It's so nice to be able to bleed and make sure the fluid is nice and clean. I just wire tied mine to the hard brake lines that run past the frame rail on the drivers side. I simply cut the wire tie and bleed the system every 2-3 events. Add a new tie and it's ready to go. No issues at all.
Ohh I also added some heat shielding to the line running from the master to the slave. Seems to have really helped. My fluid is still nice and clean after 2-3 events. Even with some street driving mixed in.
Ohh I also added some heat shielding to the line running from the master to the slave. Seems to have really helped. My fluid is still nice and clean after 2-3 events. Even with some street driving mixed in.
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Drifting
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From: TN
You would be suprised. Check your fluid, I'm willing to bet it's black. If it is then you are taking life away from your slave
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
I hear this and I track mine so anything to shield it would help. I pull the fluid and clean the cup after every weekend. And it is dirty...
Drifting
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From: TN
It can be done with everything in the car. It's just going to be a tight fit. Just wrap the feed line from the master to the slave. I bought some insulation from summit racing that is about 2.5" wide. Wrapped the line and zip tied it in place. It's been on there for almost a year now. It really does seem to help. I also run Motul RBF600 fluid in the system.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
Thanks Eric. I'll order some. I saw some that looks like slip on covering to make the job easier. I used to run Motul until it became difficult to find here. Now I'm running ATE for brakes and clutch. It holds up well.
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Racer
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Two, namely, you want a bleeder to be on the top (of the slave cylinder) so that you can bleed air bubbles out, and second, having it right up at the reservoir is nice for using a vacuum bleeder because you can watch the level and add fluid as you bleed the system to circulate clean fluid into the system.