Does anyone know how to Bleed a Clutch?

[andy85]

Hi,

I have a megane cc am in the process of changing the gearbox, I now need to bleed the clutch, does anyone know where the resevoir is?! Any bright ideas would be much appreciated! Thanks

[WebCode]

The clutch resevoir is part of the brake fluid resevoir..

To bleed the clutch you need to have a pressure type or suction type bleeding bottle and an assistant to be in the vehicle..

Firstly top the resevoir up and connect the pressure bleeder to the resevoir or suction type to the nipple..
Have your assistant press and hold the clutch pedal to the floor. Open the bleed nipple on the T piece connector where it enters the gearbox and bleed until there is no air bubbles visible..
Then have the assistant pull the pedal up.. Bleed again as above.
Then have the assistant press and hold the pedal to the floor again. Bleed for a 3rd time..

Job done..

[andy85]

I've had a quick look and it looks like its self bleeding or something?! It doesn't have a conventional bleed nipple on it, just a plastic cover?

I'll have another bash on Wednesday when I'm off, thanks alot for your help!

[WebCode]

They do not self bleed..

Some models are fitted with a sliding union that requires the circlip to be pulled partially out to allow the union to slide towards the passengerside so opening the bleed hole on the union body..

The bleeding procedure is however the same which ever type of union is fitted..