Clutch bleeding problem
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Heel & Toe
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Clutch bleeding problem
Hi,
I have replaced the clutch and slave cylinder in 2006 corvette (LS3). I can't bleed the clutch. I tried all possible ways to do it:
1. pressure container with fluid from the top and unscrew the bleeder on the bottom - the fluid goes through the line and drips in the bottom. The clutch is not working - zero resistance on the clutch pedal.
2. The manual method with push the pedal, unscrew the bleeder, screw the bleeder, pedal up, pedal down etc.... - nothing happens. The pedal has no effort.
3. ranger method - with pumping pumping for few minutes. Still no pressure.
I noticed that while I push the pedal - air/fluid is sparkling from the cap vent, and when I pull the pedal up, the air comes into the container through the vent.
I assume to cap is faulty and I am not able to bleed the clutch because all the pressure I try to build up with the pedal is escaping through the cap vent?
Am I missing sth ?
I also can't find the cap as a replacement part - is it possible to purchase only the cap without buying the whole master cylinder?
I have replaced the clutch and slave cylinder in 2006 corvette (LS3). I can't bleed the clutch. I tried all possible ways to do it:
1. pressure container with fluid from the top and unscrew the bleeder on the bottom - the fluid goes through the line and drips in the bottom. The clutch is not working - zero resistance on the clutch pedal.
2. The manual method with push the pedal, unscrew the bleeder, screw the bleeder, pedal up, pedal down etc.... - nothing happens. The pedal has no effort.
3. ranger method - with pumping pumping for few minutes. Still no pressure.
I noticed that while I push the pedal - air/fluid is sparkling from the cap vent, and when I pull the pedal up, the air comes into the container through the vent.
I assume to cap is faulty and I am not able to bleed the clutch because all the pressure I try to build up with the pedal is escaping through the cap vent?
Am I missing sth ?
I also can't find the cap as a replacement part - is it possible to purchase only the cap without buying the whole master cylinder?
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An aftermarket remote bleeder makes this procedure way easier
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I don't think so. Remote bleeder only makes it easier to bleed because you don't need to remove the exhaust and put your hand between torque tube and body and jump under the car every pump of the clutch. I couldn't bleed the clutch at all so even with the remote bleeder I would have the same issue.
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Also if it was not fully seated would the fluid drip out from the bleeder ?
Initially when I installed the slave, the connector was not fully seated and I was not able to push the pedal.
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I noticed that while I push the pedal - air/fluid is sparkling from the cap vent, and when I pull the pedal up, the air comes into the container through the vent.
I assume to cap is faulty and I am not able to bleed the clutch because all the pressure I try to build up with the pedal is escaping through the cap vent?
I assume to cap is faulty and I am not able to bleed the clutch because all the pressure I try to build up with the pedal is escaping through the cap vent?
The reservoir is isolated from the hydraulic circuit at the beginning of the pedal stroke. It looks like your master cylinder has failed.
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I can't find the info about that recall for a clutch master cylinder. I could find only a brake line interfering with the exhaust manifold. Do yo have some source ?
Last edited by lambda1; May 8, 2023 at 05:29 AM.
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Bulletin is attached.
just did the ranger method by pimping for a few minutes.