Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair

Bleed Procedure

1. WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS THE EYES, FLUSH THE EYES FOR 15 MINUTES WITH COLD WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, it should be washed down immediately with cold water.

NOTE: Make sure of absolute cleanliness when filling brake fluid.

NOTE: Do not re-use brake fluid.

Bleed the clutch system.

2. Fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.

3. Raise and support the vehicle.





4. Remove the bleed nipple cover





5. Bleed the clutch system.
^ Attach a proprietary bleed jar to the bleed nipple and open the bleed nipple one turn.
^ Depress the clutch pedal repeatedly until the emerging fluid is free of bubbles; always make sure that there is sufficient fluid (5 mm above the MAX) in the reservoir.
^ After bleeding, tighten the bleed nipple.
^ Install the bleed nipple cover.
^ Install the dust cover.
^ After bleeding, depress the clutch ten times and check that it is functioning correctly.





6. NOTE: Make sure of absolute cleanliness when filling brake fluid.

Check the brake fluid level.
^ The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks. If the level drops below the MIN mark, the brake WARNING indicator will light up.
^ As necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.