> Toward the end of last year's driving season I found that I was topping up
> the clutch reservoir on the 4A about once a week. Found a leak in
> the slave
> cylinder but since it was the end of the season I kept filling it. As part
> of the 4A's welcome home present, I ordered a clutch slave
> cylinder kit from
> TRF. Disassemble and reassemble went well but I have spent the better part
> of today trying to bleed the system. I have pumped about a pint of Dot 4
> through the system but still have a soft pedal. I am doing the assistant
> with the open bleeder on the down stroke into the "jam" jar with plastic
> hose all to no avail. Bleeder screw is on top, cup lip is toward the front
> and there is no leakage. I am stumped and frustrated because the weather
> here in No. Indiana is beautiful. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Lou, try this. Might not work, but if not, you haven't lost anything but a
couple of minutes time.
With the bleed valves closed and the reservoir fairly full, 'Pump' the pedal
several times and then hold it depressed for about 10-15 seconds. Let off
and let it sit for another 10-15 seconds. Repeat the process 2 or 3 times
or until you get good pedal. Works for me, every time.
This works the air backwards through the MC, so it's possible for the MC to
become 'air locked'. If so (no pedal resistance at all), you can bleed
right at the MC with it still on the car. Loosen the fitting, depress the
pedal (since there's no pressure involved, you may be able to do this by
pressing on the top of the lever under the hood), tighten the fitting.
Repeat as necessary.
Randall
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