TRbleeding clutch master cyl

While bleeding the clutch, at the bleeder screw, on the clutch housing, I don't seem to be getting the clutch to work. There is no leak at the bottom of the clutch housing. Pumping the clutch pedal, does allow fluid to exit the bleeder screw, with no air.

I have found the clutch master cylinder. There is no bleed screw, to bleed it. There is only the hose, from the brake reservoir, the steel line going to the clutch and a plastic elbow, where the fluid hose connects to.
Must I remove the master, and rebuild it?

Thanks

Hank,
Before you rebuild the clutch master, I'd try bleeding it first. Here's how:

You need an assistant to do this...

Have someone "pump up" the clutch pedal...
Whilst still holding the clutch pedal down, crack open the steel output line (fitting) at the clutch master with the appropriate flare wrench.

Tighten the fitting...and repeat the procedure a few times. Then try to bleed the slave cylider, as you've done in the past. If you still can't get a clutch pedal, a master rebuild likely is in order.

Regards,
David

David,

I finally got the clutch working.......I think. Cracking the fitting at the master cylinder did help get some air out. I then bled the slave cylinder. There is obsevered about 1/4 inch movement of the clutch, through the housing holes.

I am assuming this is enough. There is no leaking noted at the slave cylinder.

Since the shifter problem is not solved, yet, I can't tell for sure if the clutch is working.....but I will assume so, by the 1/4 inch movement.

Thanks,

Hank

Now to the shifter linkage!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Message edited by henryk on September 06, 2004)