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Discussion in '348/355' started by cf355, Oct 8, 2007.

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  1. cf355

    cf355 F1 Rookie

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    #1 cf355, Oct 8, 2007
    I had just recently replaced my clutch disk after a gear oil (triple seals leaked) shaft leak.

    I also have to replace the release bearing and Ricambi is sending me the Hill's Engineering upgraded release bearing/ hub assembly for the 355 six speed.


    My question is........once the new hub/bearing assembly are installed.....how do you bleed the clutch? Do you just pump the clutch pedal till you get some pressure and bleed as per usual or do you need some kind of pressure bleeder?

    Any tips would be appreciated.
     
  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 ernie, Oct 8, 2007
    It is pretty much the same as bleeding the breaks but you press on the clutch peddle instead of the break peddle. I attached a long piece of clear tubing to the bottom of the bleed nipple. That way I could see when the air was coming out and then close the nipple. Make sure to keep the break fluid topped up while you are bleeding the clutch. I used the two man method, with one person pumping the peddle while I was bleeding it via the nipple. It was a pain in the ass, but eventually I did get it to build up pressure. Like I said the trick for me was to use a long clear tube attached to the nipple.
     
  3. whyte

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    #3 whyte, Oct 8, 2007
  4. cf355

    cf355 F1 Rookie

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    #4 cf355, Oct 9, 2007
    Thanks guys,

    I should get the new slave in a day or so.

    I'll let you know how it goes.

    Chris
     
  5. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 ernie, Oct 9, 2007
    We'll be waiting.
     
  6. tamf328

    tamf328 Formula Junior

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    #6 tamf328, Oct 10, 2007
    I bought this thing called EZ-bleed, it pressurizes the system at the reservoir
    makes bleeding the system a one person job. quick too.
    don't know if they sell them anymore though.
     

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