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Clutch fluid flush....any ideas?

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Old May 7, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Clutch fluid flush....any ideas?

So after much frustration with the pedal being soft in the morning when cold and then hard when the car warms up i have decided to clean out and flush all my clutch fluid.....any tips on how to do this and avoid wearing fluid all over myself??
Old May 7, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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So after much frustration with the pedal being soft in the morning when cold and then hard when the car warms up i have decided to clean out and flush all my clutch fluid.....any tips on how to do this and avoid wearing fluid all over myself??
I would use a a hand vacuum pump to flush it. I would start by suctioning the bulk of the old fluid out and filling it with clean fluid at least 2 times. After that, I would attach the vacuum bleeder to the bleeder valve(s) and start bleeding them until clean fluid comes out of the clear hose. Just make sure to keep topping off the clutch master cylinder as you bleed out the old brake fluid. Be very carefull around your paint. Use a good fender cover if possible. Suction out the old fluid inside the engine compartment so you don't take a chance of spilling any on your exterior paint surfaces.
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