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Re: Clutch Pedal No Pressure
Posted by John R Weiss (more from John R Weiss) on Tue, 7 Jan 2003 05:07:11
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

For the 900 Classic, there is NO substitute for pressure bleeding the clutch
and brake system.  A 'vacuum' system that sucks fluid down from the slave
cylinders just doesn't work.

Build/buy/borrow a pressure adapter for the reservoir cap.  An old radiator
reservoir cap (yep -- same threads!), a drill, a needle valve (for inflating
basketballs), a bicycle pump, and some silicone sealant will work.  I think
you get the picture...

Take your pick of order, but I like to go from farthest to nearest (rear
wheels, front wheels, clutch slave).  Hook up the hose to the bleed valve,
put the end in a can, and pump fluid down there until you see the new, clean
stuff.  Refill the reservoir BEFORE it gets to the refill mark!  You may need
a quart of fluid or more.

OTOH, don't discount the possibility one of the cylinders is bad, especially
if a rebuild.  Since you are losing fluid, you should be able to find the
leak if there is one, and rebuild/replace the offending cylinder (unless it's
leaking into the brake vacuum booster).

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