Clutch: Service and Repair
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING
WARNING: RISK OF POISONING DUE TO SWALLOWING BRAKE FLUID. RISK OF INJURY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES.
NOTE: Only pour brake fluid into suitable, appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses when handling brake fluid.
1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir cap (1).
2. Connect a pressure bleeder to the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the bleeder screw rubber access plug (1).
5. Remove the bleeder screw rubber cap.
6. Open the bleeder screw (1) on the slave cylinder.
7. Allow the brake fluid to flow until there are no bubbles and fluid is clear.
8. Close the bleeder screw.
9. Install the bleeder screw rubber cap.
10. Install the bleeder screw rubber access plug.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Disconnect the pressure bleeder.
13. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir cap.
14. Check the operation of the clutch.