| Fig. 1: Bleeding the clutch hydraulic system is similar
to bleeding the brake hydraulic system. Use clear plastic tubing hooked
to the bleeder screw with the open end submerged in a catch can/bottle
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The clutch hydraulic system must be bled whenever the line has been disconnected or air has entered the system.
To bleed the system, remove the rubber cap from the bleeder valve and attach a rubber hose to the valve. Submerge the other end of the hose in a large jar of clean brake fluid. Open the bleeder valve. Depress the clutch pedal and allow it to return slowly. Continue this pumping action and watch the jar of brake fluid. When air bubbles stop appearing, close the bleeder valve and remove the tube.
During the bleeding process, the master cylinder must be kept at least 3⁄4 full. After the bleeding operation is finished, install the cap on the bleeder valve and fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Always use fresh brake fluid, and above all, do not use the fluid that was in the jar for bleeding, since it contains air. Install the master cylinder reservoir cap.
