Brake Fluid Flush! DIY or Dealer??

[Tony W]

Jim99, I have just purchased a power Bleeder because the clutch bleed without it is sooo difficult. You need the the arms and hands of an Orangatang!
I havent used it yet so I was surprised by your comment that it was necessary to hold the clutch peddle to the floor. Why is this?

Tony W

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Jeff,

Here is a copy of a post I made the other day to answer this very same question from Adam. Hope it helps...

Hi,

It's simple and if Flushing/Bleeding the Brakes, you're already halfway there. The Slave Cylinder (at the upper left of the Tranny) has the same type of Bleed Nipple as the Brake Calipers do.

First, you want to raise the Car securely. Then fill the Reservoir to the MAX line with fresh Brake Fluid (DOT4), fill and attach the Brake Bleeder.

Now, you press the Clutch Pedal to the Floor and hold it in place with a Stick, Sno-Scraper (sorry Ronzi - couldn't resist) or anything which will hold the Pedal to the Floor, and then pump up the Power Bleeder to no more than 22 psi (I recommend 15-18 psi for an older Car as too much pressure can hurt the seals).

Then go under the Car and attach a piece of plastic tubing to the Bleed Nipple on the Slave Cylinder which is at the upper left side of the Transmission and into a catch bottle. Be sure to immerse the Tube end in fluid in the catch bottle to prevent drawing any air into the system.

Then you open the Bleeder Nipple and allow the Fluid to run out into the Bottle until it is clean and clear of any bubbles. Then close the Nipple, release the Pedal and de-pressurize the Bleeder and remove it, reinstall the Reservoir Cap - you're done.

If you're Flushing/Bleeding the Brakes, there's no need to do anything except push the Pedal to the Floor and swing over to the Slave Cylinder Bleed Nipple as your last task. Will add maybe 5-10 min. to the Brake Bleed/Flush, you already have the Power Bleeder out and filled with Fluid, etc., so it's worth it.

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99