Hey guys I went to try out my tick performance speed bleeder today, found I could crack the bleeder end which is routed up my the master cyl and stick it in a soda bottle to catch the fluid. I haven't found a whole lot of info on the proper way to bleed it, but I read that you shouldn't pump the clutch pedal more then 5 times so the master cyl doesn't go dry. I pumped the pedal and seen fluid flow the first pump and it looked a tad dirty, and the pedal stuck to the floor (had to lift it with my toes). Then the next few pumps much fluid didn't seem to come out. Are you supposed to press the clutch in slowly to pump out the fluid, or a harder pumping action? It took a good 15 pumps to drain my master cyl. Also during this I'm guessing the cap needs to be on the master cyl reservoir? Do you need to close the bleeder between each pump, and should the fluid flow solid before you close the bleeder and call it a day? It only seemed to come out in spurts after 4 times filling the reservoir at the end.... Am I doing this properly? Anyone have a god write up or link on the proper way to do this 100%? The pedal already feels better, but I would like to be seeing a solid flow of fluid coming out with each pump, what gives?

 

Open the bleeder and push the clutch down. Alternatively, push the clutch pedal to the floor then open the bleeder. Close the bleeder before releasing the clutch clutch. If it doesn't return you might be missing the return spring. You can pump the clutch pedal when the bleeder is closed to try and get the air worked up to the bleeder screw.

 

Ahh I figured it out after doing a little more research and believe I got it right. The cap may be off the reservoir, but check every 5 slow and release pumps of the pedal. I found it easiest to do by hand and release it slowly as well. Problem is before I cracked the speedbleeder valve open way too much, read online 1/4 to 1/2 turn max. Got the feel for it and it works awesome now. Definitely a must have mod if you're replacing the clutch/slave!

 

I have a remote bleeder as well.

I got this from Auto Zone. Its a MightyVac hand pump.
Sure makes this job really easy and fast !

I hook it up to the bleeder valve.
Remove the cap on the reservoir.
Suck out the old fluid from the reservoir.
Clean the reservoir with a towel/cloth.
Pour in new fluid into the reservoir to full level marker.
Quarter turn the bleeder valve.
Pump-Pump-Pump-Pump-Pump-Pump the hand pump...
The pump will pull fluid thru the entire clutch assy.
The fluid starts to fill the clear cup, and the fluid goes down in the reservoir at the same time.
Keep a close eye on the reservoir and keep adding fluid as the fluid level drops.
Do not let the reservoir level get too low so air can get into the system.
I do this till I go thru a whole bottle of the below DOT4 fluid.(12 fl oz bottle)
Close the remote bleeder valve. Disconnect pump hardware.
Make sure your reservoir is at the FULL level when your done. (At the small lip inside reservoir).
Put cap back on reservoir.

DO NOT spill any fluid on your paint ! It will eat your paint.





Hope this helps !
Toque

 

Awesome, thank you toque! That looks like what I will be needing because I change the fluid at least once a month or as soon as it starts to get slightly discolored. It was easy enough without it once I figured it out, that must make it a breeze. Looks like Walmart even sells the pump!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mityvac-MV...r-Kit/17013400

 

That should work for you ! Its not hard, just a little bit of a pain getting it all setup. And your hand will be hurting for a little while pumping the handle.

Toque

 

I pump the pedal by hand. I do have to open the speed bleeder several turns to get it to flow.

I leave the end of the remote bleeder in a dish washing liquid bottle so I can examine it. There is always little pieces of crap in it even though the slave and master are new and have always been filled with GM clutch fluid. I'm amazed this system works at all.

I have a Mityvac. I just never considered it necessary in this application.

 

is dot 4 the proper fluid to be used? Im changing mine tomorrow and want to make sure the correct stuff is used.

 

This is what I have used in mine for years.

 

Can you use a speed bleeder on the clutch just as on the brakes?

 

 

Installing the speed bleeder was not hard. Pulling the rear/trans/torque tube was the hard part.