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Author Topic: Big hands and clutch bleeding  (Read 644 times)
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« on: November 06, 2015, 01:56:34 AM »

I want to replace the OEM nipple with a speed bleeder.

Problem is I can't do a quick change cause of my big mitts.

If I drain the fluid out and then replace the nipple will I have a problem then filling the system with brake fluid successfully and no air in it?

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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2015, 04:28:20 AM »


You'll probably have a problem getting fluid to start flowing, but after
that you should be successful. I have speed bleeders, but my priming
trick involves a quick change...

-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2015, 06:30:44 AM »

I don't think I would do a thing. Just wrap a rag around the line, remove the old bleeder and install the new.
But, then I do things the old fashioned way. There is room for me to get my hands in there to manually bleed the clutch. So I don't know what else to say, sorry.
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2015, 03:18:03 PM »

Not sure what the problem is. I changed to speed bleeders and got it no hurry when I got one out then the other in. Very little fluid loss. Just make sure you leave the resevoir covers on when doing so. It creates a vacuum where the fluid will not flow fast.
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2015, 05:11:50 PM »

. Just make sure you leave the resevoir covers on when doing so. It creates a vacuum where the fluid will not flow fast.

Ah ha. That could help.
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2015, 05:15:58 PM »

Hope that helps britman. Let us know.
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2015, 05:20:18 PM »

Hope that helps britman. Let us know.

Next time I'm due for a clutch flush I'll try to remember that. Thanks.

I'll make a note on my maintenance spread sheet.
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