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 Post subject: bleeding brakes and clutch
New postPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:18 pm 
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first the clutch. i left the line open, pumped and got fluid in the line. i then pumped and pumped. then i released again and it just dribbled. the clutch has a feel to it but its not "firm". What can I do different? It's not exactly easy to get to the slave being body dropped and all.

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how can i bench bleed in the truck, or is it even needed? can i get a good pedal feel another way?


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 Post subject: Re: bleeding brakes and clutch
New postPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:41 pm 
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i had to bleed mine awhile back, i had a friend pumping the pedal while i was releasing the valve.. but i was doing it underneath the truck off the side of the engine. i dont really remember much else it was a late night that night.


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 Post subject: Re: bleeding brakes and clutch
New postPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:39 pm 
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off the side of the engine? like the cab was off or what? my slave is right at the back of the bay.....im not sure what you meant.


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so uh, can someone tell me if i have to bench bleed the master or not? i have fluid in the rear lines but for whatever reason i cant get fluid to bleed out the fronts. Driver side did at one point but not again. Pass didn't. Getting kinda aggrevated.


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 Post subject: Re: bleeding brakes and clutch
New postPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:30 pm 
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this might help.... it sounds as if your trying to do it by yourself.

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisear ... &Submit=Go
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New postPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:22 am 
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alright so i have pressure with the truck off but as soon as i crank the truck....no pedal what so ever.


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 Post subject: Re: bleeding brakes and clutch
New postPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:12 am 
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* I am not a mechanic. Im a minitrucker.
Soft pedal = Air in line or possibly a Vaccum leak. Make sure your brake booster is ok. The hose is clampped tight.
The clutch and brake bleeding process can be a long one if you get air in the lines. I dont ever want to do it again.
But use a brake bleeder for the fronts for sure. The master can be bench bled. But I was able to bleed mine while installed. Just a matter of chasing ALL of the air out. It took me and the Mrs. about 4 hours to bleed the clutch. I think partially because she did'nt catch the fluid draining out of the resevoir a few times. Which lets air in. Which makes you start all fuckin over. Cant live with-out em though. Lol. Just dont give up.
Right when I thought I couldnt possibly need to bleed that fricken thing anymore....................
.......I was about 1/4 of the way done.
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