cant get my clutch too bleed

20fiesta09 · 26-02-2010, 02:59 PM

i have a mk5 fiesta (needed new clutch so relpaced with pressure plate and new slave cylinder)
everythings back together and i went too bleed the clutch and cant get it too bleed

has anyone else had this problem or have a idea whats corseing the problem ?

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Burnzybubbles · 26-02-2010, 04:30 PM

Are you using a pressure bleeder it'll make life alot easier you can do it without but your timing has to be spot on and is a bit long winded, halfords have them worth there money for jobs like this

20fiesta09 · 26-02-2010, 04:54 PM

no mate but will go too halfords to-morrow and get 1

Chris Honeywell · 26-02-2010, 04:58 PM

Had the same trouble with my ferrari when i replaced the clutch.

Halfords pressure bleeder will do the job in no time just make sure u put a load of fluid through to make sure there is no air left in the system

Glenn. · 26-02-2010, 05:47 PM

modern technology lol. What i do when i change clutches on modern cars is i fill the slave cylinder with brake fluid then normaly the pedal is ok. Try getting an old oil can. (The ones where you use your thumb to get the oil to come out) put it on the bleed nipple and fill the oil can full of brake fluid and pump the fluid into the nipple. I hope you havent nackered the master cylinder.

20fiesta09 · 27-02-2010, 08:57 AM

cheers evryone , going out too have anthor go at bleeding it !

Glenn. · 27-02-2010, 05:13 PM

well let us know what the crack is. I did a transit connect a few weeks ago and i fooked the clutch master cylinder.

botters · 27-02-2010, 05:21 PM

can be a bit of a pain to bleed but if you get a mate operating the bleed nipple you shouldnt be too bad just the first lots of air can be bad to get out because the pedal will keep staying on the floor. i myself have stopped using pressure bleeders on clutches as ive once had a slave cylinder pop and had to take box out again! probably not the bleeders fault but i cant risk it with how busy i am!

rspickup · 27-02-2010, 05:34 PM

Get the pressure bleeder kit that runs off a spare tyre, then you can do it at low pressure

RichieST · 27-02-2010, 05:45 PM

Isn't the recommended way to do these via reverse bleeding, as in pump the fluid through the bleed nipple up to the reservoir?

jameswrx · 27-02-2010, 06:20 PM

May be an idea to make sure the bleed nipple is at the highest point, some slaves have it on the side and the air goes up to the top of the cylinder and sits there.. all the messing about does nothing. You need to unbolt it and get someone to hold it so the nipple is the highest point of the slave (usually requires turning it on its side) amd any air should make its way to the high spot.

Glenn. · 27-02-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich170

Isn't the recommended way to do these via reverse bleeding, as in pump the fluid through the bleed nipple up to the reservoir?

Thats what i mean and im on about. We do this at work. Ive done clutches twice on ford connects and ive filled the slave cylinder with fluid before ive put the box back in. Ive never had to bleed the clutch either.

20fiesta09 · 28-02-2010, 10:11 AM

got the bastard too bleed after 25 notes later !

got a gunson easy bleed that goes on the spare wheel ect ... done it in 2 mins.
cheers people !

Glenn. · 28-02-2010, 10:26 AM

Ha ha nice one.At least its done now.You will have to go and pump your tyre up now.

Reddicap · 12-03-2010, 01:01 PM

Hi, I'm having difficulty getting a mk 5 fiesta to bleed. I'm using a vacuum bleeder but it seems all i've done is suck all the fluid out! And yes, the master cylinder is full.

What the hell am i doing wrong? Pumping or sucking, we can't get any fluid to come through.

Any ideas guys?

Reddicap · 12-03-2010, 04:02 PM

Sorted it, thanks to eezibleed.

Burnzybubbles · 12-03-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20fiesta09

got the bastard too bleed after 25 notes later !

got a gunson easy bleed that goes on the spare wheel ect ... done it in 2 mins.
cheers people !

you went to halfrauds in the end then

.

but it's £25 out your pocket now but it'll save you loads of time in the future

Glenn. · 12-03-2010, 04:30 PM

is the fluid just spitting out if so the master cylinder might be fooked..

Burnzybubbles · 12-03-2010, 04:32 PM

glen read the post above mine i have an inkling he might of sorted it

26-02-2010, 04:30 PM	#2
Burnzybubbles Bubbles Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,408 Rep Power: 6	Are you using a pressure bleeder it'll make life alot easier you can do it without but your timing has to be spot on and is a bit long winded, halfords have them worth there money for jobs like this __________________ mk5 esco dead

26-02-2010, 04:58 PM	#4
Chris Honeywell Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trowbridge Posts: 1,529 Rep Power: 9	Had the same trouble with my ferrari when i replaced the clutch. Halfords pressure bleeder will do the job in no time just make sure u put a load of fluid through to make sure there is no air left in the system __________________ Ferrari F355 owner

27-02-2010, 05:34 PM	#9
rspickup Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kent Posts: 302 Rep Power: 3	Get the pressure bleeder kit that runs off a spare tyre, then you can do it at low pressure __________________

27-02-2010, 05:45 PM	#10
RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,465 Rep Power: 20	Isn't the recommended way to do these via reverse bleeding, as in pump the fluid through the bleed nipple up to the reservoir? __________________

28-02-2010, 10:26 AM	#14
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Ha ha nice one.At least its done now.You will have to go and pump your tyre up now. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

26-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#3
20fiesta09 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 55 Rep Power: 0	no mate but will go too halfords to-morrow and get 1

26-02-2010, 05:47 PM	#5
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	modern technology lol. What i do when i change clutches on modern cars is i fill the slave cylinder with brake fluid then normaly the pedal is ok. Try getting an old oil can. (The ones where you use your thumb to get the oil to come out) put it on the bleed nipple and fill the oil can full of brake fluid and pump the fluid into the nipple. I hope you havent nackered the master cylinder.

27-02-2010, 08:57 AM	#6
20fiesta09 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 55 Rep Power: 0	cheers evryone , going out too have anthor go at bleeding it !

27-02-2010, 05:13 PM	#7
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	well let us know what the crack is. I did a transit connect a few weeks ago and i fooked the clutch master cylinder.

27-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#8
botters competant bodger 1989 ford escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: preston Posts: 3,456 Rep Power: 6	can be a bit of a pain to bleed but if you get a mate operating the bleed nipple you shouldnt be too bad just the first lots of air can be bad to get out because the pedal will keep staying on the floor. i myself have stopped using pressure bleeders on clutches as ive once had a slave cylinder pop and had to take box out again! probably not the bleeders fault but i cant risk it with how busy i am!

27-02-2010, 06:20 PM	#11
jameswrx Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,821 Rep Power: 10	May be an idea to make sure the bleed nipple is at the highest point, some slaves have it on the side and the air goes up to the top of the cylinder and sits there.. all the messing about does nothing. You need to unbolt it and get someone to hold it so the nipple is the highest point of the slave (usually requires turning it on its side) amd any air should make its way to the high spot.

28-02-2010, 10:11 AM	#13
20fiesta09 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 55 Rep Power: 0	got the bastard too bleed after 25 notes later ! got a gunson easy bleed that goes on the spare wheel ect ... done it in 2 mins. cheers people !

12-03-2010, 01:01 PM	#15
Reddicap Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I'm having difficulty getting a mk 5 fiesta to bleed. I'm using a vacuum bleeder but it seems all i've done is suck all the fluid out! And yes, the master cylinder is full. What the hell am i doing wrong? Pumping or sucking, we can't get any fluid to come through. Any ideas guys?

12-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#16
Reddicap Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Sorted it, thanks to eezibleed.

12-03-2010, 04:30 PM	#18
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	is the fluid just spitting out if so the master cylinder might be fooked..

12-03-2010, 04:32 PM	#19
Burnzybubbles Bubbles Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,408 Rep Power: 6	glen read the post above mine i have an inkling he might of sorted it __________________ mk5 esco dead

12-03-2010, 04:32 PM
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