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bleeding the clutch
i had the clutch completely disconnected and the line going to the slave cylinder is completed empty of fluid. where is the reservoir for the clutch, is it the same as the brake? or how do i go about bleeding the clutch lines.
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07-25-2009, 09:41 AM
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Go to Clarks-Garage.com and look it up.
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07-25-2009, 09:44 AM
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I actually saw a vid on youtube that showed a BMW mechanic demonstrating how to bleed in reverse. Just buy one of those little hand pump oil cans and pump the brake fluid from the bottom up. Made all the sense in the world, since air always tries to go up, and you're trying to suck it down. Haven't needed to bleed the clutch since then, but I would try it!
here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdf--suwqw0
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07-25-2009, 09:58 AM
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The video procedure works well. I suggest taking the clutch MC rod off the clutch petal--has only a slip clip removed with finger. There can be no pressure on the clutch MC rod from the clutch petal.
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07-25-2009, 10:01 AM
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The clutch uses the same reservoir as the brakes.
To bleed the clutch system secure car on ramps or jack stands. Remove the starter and bleed the system with the bleeder fitting on the slave cylinder, like bleeding a brake caliper except with the clutch pedal. Bleed several times to get air out of both clutch cylinders. The clutch slave cylinder is directly above the starter. 
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07-25-2009, 10:03 AM
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its all bled with no air pockets but the clutch petal just goes all the way to the floor and doesn't try to retract.
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07-25-2009, 10:38 AM
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So assuming you just replaced them... Unless you screwed around with the "recall" spring, the failure to retract likely means that you in fact do still have air in the system. I would recommend using a small fiber hammer to give the master and slave a few good taps, then bleed again.
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07-25-2009, 11:23 AM
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Get a Motive Powerbleeder. Works perfectly for clutch and brakes, and can help you with your overdue brake fluid flush (every TWO years).
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07-27-2009, 08:01 AM
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