[maxx90]

Posting to see if anyone can help me with clutch pedal issue. At firts i thouhgt my clutch was just slipping(car is S/C with 13k on it 2 of that S/C stock clutch), but after driving in third or fourth for short peroid with out touching the pedal the clutch it doesnt slip at all under load. As soon as i push the in and release the clutch will slip under load. This also just started all of sudden too. Im thinking there is an issue with the clutch master cylinder, one of the checks is to push the clutch and release it the check the bleeder screw for pressure,but they dont explain where the bleeder screw is. I am assuming its some where down by the bellhousing. I am planning on changing the clutch to spec 2+ but I dont want do untill figure out the pedal problem.
Jim

[stlwagon]

I would suspect the slave cylinder in this case.

[maxx90]

That is the next step to check. Why do you feel its the slave?
Do you know where the bleeder valve is?

[travelers]

The bleeder is suppose to be on the side of the bellhousing.

[maxx90]

Thanks I'll do the test at lunch time and post my results.
Jim

[stlwagon]

It is a raging PITA to bleed the slave.

[maxx90]

I have heard that bleeding is a pain. im not bleeding it just checking for pressure at the bleed screw. what makes it so difficult?
Jim

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by maxx90

I have heard that bleeding is a pain. im not bleeding it just checking for pressure at the bleed screw. what makes it so difficult?
Jim

It's a clearance issue.

[maxx90]

Clearance issue, I cant even find the darn thing!!!! I feel like im groping in the dark I havent found any info on the location of the bleeder other than is on the side of belhousing.

[maxx90]

well i found why i cant find the bleeder, 07 and up dont have the bleeder. So I will have to find out how to check the master cylinder on 07 and newer.

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by maxx90

well i found why i cant find the bleeder, 07 and up dont have the bleeder. So I will have to find out how to check the master cylinder on 07 and newer.

Well, so much for that idea. So wonder how do you bleed a clutch on a 2007+?

[travelers]

Originally Posted by maxx90

well i found why i cant find the bleeder, 07 and up dont have the bleeder. So I will have to find out how to check the master cylinder on 07 and newer.

I just looked in my '07 parts book and it doesn't show anything either. Sorry but that's nice to know.

[maxx90]

Does your manual say how to bleed it replace it or check it?
jim

[hardhead07gt]

Bleeding clutch system.
You need a vacuum pump kit.
Then.
1. Make sure all hydraulic lines are correctly seated. Then make sure all bleed screws are tightened to specification. (71 lb-in).
2. Make sure clutch peadel is in the most upward position.
3. Check the fluid level of the brake/clutch reservoir. fill to max.
4. Using a sutiable bleeder kit and a vacuum pump, install rubber stopper in the reservoir opening. Make sure rubber stopper has a tight fit.
5. Holding the rubber stopper in place, operate vacuum pump to 15-20 inches of vacuum. Hold the vacuum for one minute, then quickly relieve vacuum. Remove tools.
6. Check the reservoir level and fill to max if needed and install cap.
7. Depress the clutch pedal 10 to 12 times or untill clutch pedal is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel.
8. Reapeat steps 4 to 6 two additional times or until clutch pedal is positive at top of clutch pedal travel.
9. Install reservoir cap.
10. Check clutch pedal reserve. Test clutch for normal operation.

[stlwagon]

Great info.. Will have to add this to our tech thread!