Cascadia hydraulic clutch bleeding

I hope this video helps! The clutch master cylinder pedal assembly is $400 and a new slave cylinder is $150. This can be done with basic tools and is very simple. Freightliner charges 5-6 hours and I replaced everything and bled it in under 3 hours and it was my 1st time doing it. Feel free to comment and share.

[@stevenerpelding1946]

Cap from a 2 galon or 5 galon plastic fule can fits the top of master cylinder. Inserted 3/8 hose inside spout ( old style spout) and secured with black tape. Used about 1 or two ponds of pressure, bleed the slave off worked perfectly. This was after replacing just the hose that had a hole rubbed thru.

[@Mississippi87]

Same shit happen a month or 2 ago

[@lafygonzalez5443]

Thank you for the video.. looking forward to changing master cylinder on my own.. got the slave cylinder fixed already..

[@skim4me]

Thanks for the video. On my 2014 Cascadia, I had the same problem, I didn't realize.my slave cylinder had a slow leak, and I unknowingly ran my fluid low. Also the plastic piece that pushes on the master cylinder plunger on the pedal assy. crumpled into 5 pieces. My pedal whet all the way to the floor and I could barely get it in gear without grinding a little.. Then I woke up one morning and everything changed I couldn't depress the clutch but only a couple inches, and as soon as I moved the pedal a 1/2 inch it would engage. Thats when I noticed that was left of plastic piece was jammed sideways. I was driving up a heavy grade and I heard my clutch slip a little, so I pulled over at a loves and thought I was done. I called 2 different Freightliner dealers and a well know other respected truck repair shop and they all told me the same thing (I needed a whole new clutch put in to the tune of $3700-$4700. I knew my clutch was fine because I baby my truck and have never abused the clutch or my. clutch brake. That's when I noticed I was out of fluid. I filled up the resivore, loosened the release valve and pumped the master cylinder plunger several times with a pair of plyers, then tightened the fluid valve and away I went. I glued a piece of broom stick into the hole that the plastic part fit into and glued a beer cap on the end to keep the plunger from mushrooming the wood, and away i went. That happened several weeks ago and I have had no problems since. I keep a close eye on my resivore now though, and will replace both soon.

[@skim4me]

Still going, no problems..

[@fusion_phoenix]

damn the cap with the tire valve was genius man

[@cashcxrry2475]

I just used this trick to get the air out of the system. Thank you for the video

[@JimmyKennedy-sc6lu]

Great video and extremely helpful. Thank you for saving me an expensive shop bill. Easy fix!!! 👍👍👍

[@manuelrobalino9226]

thanks! I did it and it was so easy and thank so much for you time! God bless you

[@davinderpalsinghthind291]

Smart best video explainerd every thanks for posting it

[@llewellynbyron]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the money saver

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Keep up to great work on the videos

[@josea6212]

Thank you for the tips. Great video

[@manuellopez7316]

Thank you for sharing and save us lots of time and money

[@DeweyEubanks]

Great video

[@timstrucking6568]

I like How you explain steps by step awesome 👍

[@joytrucker5709]

Thank you for the video, but all that work is not needed. It is very simple to do. Just remove the slave cylinder to hold vertical. Then gravity bleed through the nipple twice. Then push on the piston inside the slave cylinder with a socket extension. You will hear the sound of bubbles coming from the reservoir up top. Push in the piston a second time and you should hear it again. By the third or fourth time there should be no more sound. This means your system is bled. Won't take very long to bleed. Your clutch will be hard right away. I bled my International Prostar which has the same slave cylinder as yours. Here is a link to a video that shows the correct procedure kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jboYiPnqd7gbM.

[@thescrambler6684]

It works if you force air from the bleeder up through the master cylinder.

[@markreynolds3062]

Thank you brother. I couldn’t get the air out from the top. Your way worked like a charm. I have my pedal back!!

[@usdpaulp]

Fyi...u did too much with that cap and valve stem. All u need to do is fill the reservoir (leave cap off) and go underneath the truck. Unscrew the 4 screws on the slave cylinder, hold it vertically with the hose being on top, push the piston by hand all the way in 3 or 4 times. Done. Super easy no mess and no need for another cap. Takes all of 5 mins. Plus it can be done without a helper. Oh the clutch paddle must be up. If it is depressed the air will not purge up through the tank.

[@mikeangelo8181]

I gotta 2010 cascadia and its leaking from the housing where the slave cylinder is, don't know if i should change the slave cylinder myself or take it to mechanic, im more worried about how to bleed the system..

[@anthonyjackson6807]

Was the slave cylinder that second part he replaced? I normally add brake fluid and just pump the clutch until it comes back up. This time my clutch was hard to press down. I added brake fluid as usual but the clutch is still pretty stiff. It wont go past my brake pedal (towards the floor)

[@jonmanley1219]

usdpaulp I am sure glad I scroll down in the messages because it worked!!!! Thank you so much and to think I was fixing to do what this guy did wow lol Thanks man

[@CowboyFan814]

4 bolts stuck on slave cylinder...any tips to loosen?

[@seanty2823]

Thank you so much good explanation saved some more money 💰

[@carlosabelmesaporras1398]

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[@shreqboi1]

Great video! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@RobertSpeckman-f2i]

You can use a hand bleeder pump for bleeding brakes

[@jayk8301]

Thanks for posting.👍

[@lonniekeller9416]

Jay K You’re welcome!

[@CrazyxxxUkraine]

The jab at step deckers at the end 💀 😅

[@yadwindersingh9606]

Brother I changed three different clutch in six months I clutch same problem clutch get engaged high and when I press excelsior truck rase rpm but could not take speed what be the problem thanks for any help

[@Tonysarfo123]

Awesome video.

[@Thadrfinley]

How did you get that clip onto the line on the new slave cylinder?

[@PABLABOYS]

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

[@ssgroche10]

Unless you’re a step decker than you’re not going to make the big bucks😂😂😂😂😂

[@Svyatoslav9]

Why not bleed it the same way as brakes on a car or any other automotive car clutch by having someone to press and release the clutch pedal while person under the truck is cracking loose the bleeder valve on a slave cylinder and watches the air bubbles coming out of it through the clear hose? And topping off the clutch fluid reservoir? BTW Meritor Wabco also makes the clutch control repair kits which includes that plunger valve that hardens over time and looses its ability to push the brake fluid into the slave cylinder thus engaging the clutch. No need to pay $450 for pedal assembly if rebuild kit only costs like $75.

[@namentatic4978]

Clutch pedal should not be replaced at all. Just master cylinder.

[@dedarwryamustafa1072]

Thanks allot you r the king 👑.

[@amiribrahim2095]

How to tell when it needed to be replaced

[@lonniekeller9416]

Amir Ibrahim when you have to pump the clutch pedal to get it in gear from a stop.

[@jj2751]

Would you have a part number by any chance on that pedal?

[@bonbolino14]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@lonniekeller9416]

BOB ADRAR You’re welcome!

[@brokemillionaire1500]

Thank u for ur posting

[@fernandomoran5979]

Thanks

[@CowboyFan814]

Those 4 bolts on slave cylinder stuck. Any tips to get them off?

[@andrasgelencser6748]

I can see the valve on that part what he holds in his hand but I don't know where it is located on the truck.

[@lonniekeller9416]

Which piece?

[@rodolforios1057]

that part is $650 now at Freightliner

[@mindsightdistort]

Kinda like bleeding an HD sportster back break line.

[@wowjusttoofunnywowjusttoof8091]

I have a question What does it mean When your clutch go all way to the floor and don’t come back up Have to finesse the clutch to get it to stop

[@lonniekeller9416]

Detrick Landrum That is most likely a hydraulic problem. Simply bleed the system. If it doesn’t bleed then it’s probably going to be the slave cylinder, but I wouldn’t rule out the clutch master cylinder. A properly bled clutch will not stay on the floor.

[@wowjusttoofunnywowjusttoof8091]

Would I need to buy a new clutch

[@lonniekeller9416]

Detrick Landrum If it’s just a hydraulic issue then you will not. On the Cascadia you can remove the inspection cover and there will be a dial gauge that will tell you your clutch used. First step is belle the system.

[@wowjusttoofunnywowjusttoof8091]

Lonnie Keller where u out of driver

[@lonniekeller9416]

Detrick Landrum North Florida.

[@isiahdatruth]

Can you bleed it by pressing the clutch and cracking the bleeder screw?

[@lonniekeller9416]

With 2 people and perfect coordination, yes. It just takes forever.

[@usdpaulp]

Read my comment. 5 mins and u can do it alone.

[@skim4me]

It's very easy to do by yourself, read my comment.

[@lorenzolamar5369]

I have this problem with my 06 oeterbilt 387. Havent been able to find any video on how to repair this

[@jj2751]

What was the outcome how did you fix it? I currently have the same problem

[@lorenzolamar5369]

@@jj2751 I no longer have the truck but I did fix the clutch before I sold it. The clutch petal is a 2 piece unit. "Petal and a bar that the petal bolts up to under the dash". My bar was broke. I went to the junk yard and found an old kemworth t600 if im not mistaken. If I am just look up and kenworth that parts interchange with each other. And you will he able to find wat you need.

[@ahmedfadul8004]

What about if there’s an oil leak around the slave cylinder itself. Does it need to be replaced ?

[@zeekfranco509]

Yes sir that inside seal is busted and that’s your leak or unless the line is rubbing and busted somewhere.

[@jassisingh9813]

What is name of white fluid tank? In my truck fluid leak from bottom of white tank how can i fix it?

[@lonniekeller9416]

That is your clutch master cylinder and the fluid is DOT 3 brake cleaner.

[@amirsubah8575]

My clutch pedal is hard to press, do u think it will solve the problem if I bleed the air out? I changed the pedal and the slave cylinder

[@usdpaulp]

It's supposed to be hard to push. If u have air it will be too easy to push and will not move the throw out bearing on the clutch.

[@acola2]

Do you know the part numbers?

[@odairtaveira5675]

Great video thank you so much!!

[@bigdog5204]

👍👍

[@insanevideos6736]

Big Dog hey i have 2014 cascadia evolution and when i push the clutch sametime is very hard specaily when im about to stop in red light or something

[@elchipoavila]

Can you use a bike pump to replace the compressor

[@lonniekeller9416]

You should be able to. The point of air pressure is to force the air bubbles down to the slave cylinder bleeder valve. Make sure to add plenty of brake fluid before you add pressure.

[@elchipoavila]

@@lonniekeller9416 I did and it works just fine save some money

[@lonniekeller9416]

Good to know. Thanks for posting.

[@wewito2007]

👌🏽👍🏼

[@RobertSpeckman-f2i]

I said it going through all that why can't you use a hand bleeder pump for bleeding brakes you know you don't have to explain everything and everybody is dummies out here

[@mikewilson3836]

No no no master mechanic is right here guys no one better then me Fuck all this bullshit Just fill the damn resivior Take the slave cylinder out all the way all four bolts.... Make sure clutch pedal is lifted And pump that slave cylinder by hand... About 3 minutes jobs done Good luck!!!

[@diegzales8909]

🙄

[@jassisingh9813]

Instead of showing this show us when u fix it

[@jacolbydatrucker7907]

Great video