ok guys - i got a question, i went to pep boys today to pick up some clutch fluid for my friend, but when i went they said that they didnt have any and that i could use break fluid........is this accurate??? Didnt sound right to me

 

yes.

 

oh ok- thanks alot dude

 

no problem

 

 

I would have just somewhere else and looked for it!

 

just wanted to make sure.......i have an auto myself

 

I would tend to think that clutch fluid is a lubricatinf fluid while brake fluid is hydraulic.

And yes, there is a difference between the two.

 

uhh no, a hydraulic clutch is going to need hydraulic fluid to operate. Liquids don't compress, and well water will boil at a low temp..hence hydraulic fluid is needed. You can use either brake or clutch fluid, because they're close to the same. I would imagine the brake fluid is a slightly different compound to withstand higher temps. Hydraulic fluid by nature absorbs water, which is why clutch and brake systems need to be flushed regularly, water boils off breating air pockets and a spongy pedal.

 

Exactly, they're will be no issue whatsoever by filling the clutch reservoir with brake fluid.

 

well i put Hydraulic fluid in and my cluch stopped working shop said it killed master and slave along with the hoses does any one know if the hoses nd to be replaced or just flushed thinking of doing it myself

 

Um...yea this thread was 11 years old lol at the top of the page is a place to post for noobies.

As far as your question I'm not sure, I would say if there not cracked or leaking then a flush should be fine, as far as your stuff crappin out on you it could've just been time for them to fail or you might have air in the system. I would rebleed the entire system an go from there.

 

 

Did you actually use hydraulic fluid?? Brakes and clutches both use DOT3 brake fluid. Many cars even share a resevoire between the two systems.
Hydraulic fluid WILL destroy brake/clutch systems. DOT (compatable)
ONLY.

Yes, you need to remove every rubber component in the system. Petrolium products eat the type of rubber used in these sytems. look for a one oiece SS line for less money and easier install with firmer pedal.

 

i second that...

 

FYI if your in a pinch and they don't have brake fluid you can use blinker fluid.

 

DOT 3.....

 

Super Blue Ate Fluid dot 4 ftw

 

yeah and clean out the fallopian tubes too