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Old 09-22-2012, 01:15 AM   #10
Steve Tinker
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Originally Posted by Jittsl View Post
Keep in mind that the clutch pulls from a completely different nozzle on the fluid reservoir so it will have no effect on brake performance. It is also under negligible temperature and pressure compared to the brake system. If your clutch is working perfectly then there is probably no reason to bleed the clutch until you need to replace the slave cylinder.
Why wait for a failure - the fluid is hygroscopic and so attracts moisture. While this is not a serious thing in a clutch hydraulic system, if neglected the moisture will attack and rust out the slave cylinder piston and sleeve as you say.....
Changing the fluid every 2 years will save the slave cylinder & you will get many years of reliable operation.
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