Clutch "feel" issue after bleeding - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

JFP in PA · 02-09-2013, 10:15 AM

Don't ever "gravity bleed", you will typically end up with air in the system, use the Motive unit or have someone pump the pedal.

BoxsterSteve · 02-09-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Don't ever "gravity bleed", you will typically end up with air in the system, use the Motive unit or have someone pump the pedal.

JFP,

Pump the pedal and hold, as in bleeding brakes?
Please feel free to elaborate... either that or I'm off to the closest Motive dealer almost 1.5 hours away. I can't believe I've got to go that far.

And thanks for your help on this one!

JFP in PA · 02-09-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

JFP,

Pump the pedal and hold, as in bleeding brakes?
Please feel free to elaborate... either that or I'm off to the closest Motive dealer almost 1.5 hours away. I can't believe I've got to go that far.

And thanks for your help on this one!

Yes.

And you can get the Motive unit online, it is a very worth while purchase as it can be used on any vehicle..............

BoxsterSteve · 02-13-2013, 05:43 PM

So I ordered a Black Label 0109 Motive bleeder ~4:00 yesterday afternoon from the Canadian distributor in Markham.
Damn if it wasn't at my place when I got home today at 3:30!
I re-bled all the calipers for good measure and did the clutch again.
Problem solved. Clutch behaves beautifully once more.
Thanks to everyone who helped on this one. It's that kind of support that makes this forum such a great place to hang out.
I may just have to DIY my CV joint boots after all...