HOW TO BLEED A CLUTCH BY YOURSELF

[@RabidJz]

Hey all, if youd like to learn how to bleed your brake system all alone, watch my new video here! In depth and well explained! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2K1iH-Dhpp5eNE

[@RoeRoe123]

I will be trying this later today. Bless you for this young man. This old lady is following you now.

[@sammorgan31]

Grandad taught me this decades ago. He had a one man auto repair shop, it's how he did all brakes and clutches. Good demonstration. Old school trickery there.

[@Mitutumuch]

lmfao when people say were not gonna need engineers because there will be so many robots xD

[@daikoku9747]

Why are you here if you already know?

[@RabidJz]

Everyone should sub lol

[@daikoku9747]

@@PastorOfMuppetsVIVIVI but he doesnt subscribe

[@SeeTreeBee]

@@daikoku9747that’s what I was wondering

[@lucmakri5128]

Man, Thank God I saw your video. I've been battling my hydraulic clutch problem for about a week. Thanks to you I've solve my problem within 30 minutes. Thanks again

[@RabidJz]

Awesome man, glad it could help. I didnt think this video would be so loved

[@lukekirb4076]

@@RabidJz And the l

[@davidburr9316]

Thank you Rabid Jz, having just replaced the clutch slave cylinder on my ’73 Series III Landrover I wasn’t particularly looking forward to bleeding the system but I carried on. After much research and a few failed attempts I had just about given up and decided to have a real mechanic do the job when I came across your video - I tried the method you described. In about 15 minutes, with no fuss or bother, I had my clutch pedal working as it should - thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[@Bigtoe7272]

For anyone else watching this....I used 1/4" clear tubing from tractor supply found in their plumbing section for $3.99. Worked perfect! Great vid bro!

[@tomynoks]

DOes the tubing fit tight? like create a seal on the bleeder fitting? if it doesn't create a seal, the bleeder will suck air... The hose I had was too big..lol heading into town to get a smaller hose. :)

[@bc6828]

Thanks man I couldn't get my clutch bled even bought the tool and still nothing . Watch your video and now I got my pedal back ! Bless up 💯

[@RabidJz]

Heck yeah man! Glad I could help

[@martyjulian4288]

Overthinking has always held me down. The KISS principle has typically always made things much easier to bear .thanx fam

[@travis.3]

2015 golf, been having intermittent clutch sticking issues, been pumping and opening the bleeder and getting sprayed all over. Worked a few times but Now the problem isn’t going away. Will try this method today and return with an updated comment.

[@travis.3]

It worked, then this morning it failed again. Has to be a leak somewhere, probably the slave which unfortunately is internal on the car and a very costly garage bill. Great

[@wayne8001]

Kudos! This is one of the best videos on youtube on how to bleed a clutch line by yourself properly! Many videos leave out things. Basically, and Simply, you bleed your clutch like you bleed your brakes but it's way faster. Other videos show guys pumping fluid out with a hose that is not going into fluid. Always have your fluid being bleed into fluid. This keeps a closed system and cuts down on major headaches.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Ya know? Probably watched a good 50 videos on clutch bleeding and I believe this is the one I'll try. Thanks big guy!!

[@RabidJz]

Its the one that'll work too

[@nickotasla3091]

Simple and to the Point. Its Amazing 👍

[@rewoodii]

I have been fukn with this clutch for 3 days. Tried this ,30 minutes later working great. Better than it ever has. Thanks for the help.

[@RabidJz]

Glad to help! 😁

[@bonitaann-cunningham9622]

I'm about to try this. I also appreciate your step by step tutorial as I now have a better understanding on how to do it and am now confident in doing so myself. Thank you

[@aaronmansfield788]

Dude I will be trying this on the weekend. Iv got to put a new master cylinder in my van and have been dreading the clutch bleed. This video is a god send. Thanks bro

[@RabidJz]

Takes 5 minutes if you know exactly where the bleeder is

[@tevinmaine9251]

Honestly no idea what i was thinking in why the realization just wasnt grasping with my brain until i seen how you had it all laid out that of course this is easy to be able to do yourself honestly the idea of attaching the hose and leaving it set in fluid and releasing the air i think people have been trying to explain that but until i physically seen it in this video i thought everyone was saying to do something diff that made no sense but thank you for showing this it did help slap some common sense and knowledge back in my face today

[@RabidJz]

Glad i could help

[@nedcramdon1306]

You nailed it on the head. Exactly the same here. This looks far too simple though!

[@PeedPeeBody]

Too accurate lol

[@edwardcastillo6146]

This guy saved my life 😂😂😂, I wasn’t dipping the hose. Thank you!!!

[@RabidJz]

You're welcome lol

[@rafaelkiquefajardo5492]

Right on man. Thank you. I always do my own repairs on my Maxima and sometimes help is hard to find. I dread changing the clutch master and slave cylinder. Your video gave good advice, a new lesson, and inspired me to get this done without the help of another person. Thanks again cheers

[@Trenchboi69]

This is a top video for a reason.. takes two seconds thank god for you man.. and also doubles as a flush I extracted lots of first fluid from the parts.

[@chrish1013]

Love simple fixs for stuff like this without the need for soecial tools we are told we need. Old school knowledge ❤

[@1Coolbanana]

Thanks for this, I pissed around using every other method without success, came across this video, tried and worked a charm. Thanks

[@robertlebbert7847]

Thank you so much for making this, you saved my ass this morning and let me get to work on time. Keep up the great work and good job being straightforward with the tutorial .

[@Reeefeeeeeeeed]

Thank you very much for passing along this knowledge Good Sir. In my case it was the slave cylinder on a ‘91 Chevy K1500. Works like a charm!

[@BrianHeath-kv6sc]

Thanks for actually showing me a video on what I asked for. Fully understand where the bleeder line was and how to do it. I know how to bleed brake lines but I know where those are. Just needed to know where the clutch line was. 👍

[@RabidJz]

Glad it helped!

[@Alxx2]

Cheers mate! I really need to bleed my clutch and with this quarantine it's just me at the moment.

[@RabidJz]

Just remember, don't let the hose come out of the fluid

[@Alxx2]

@@RabidJz Thanks, I've just been at down to the store to make sure I have extra fluid.

[@mandoky1647]

Been looking for this thanks. Got to replace the master and slave on my Evo X. Btw nice pic xander.

[@krav3519]

Just used your method on my Nissan Hardbody, albeit much more of a pain in the ass with the D21 bleed valve being on the firewall behind the coiled clutch lines, worked like a champ!!! Brakes are next using the same method.

[@mordicialuminous6792]

I just put a splitter into reservoir, one connected to line, the other with bleeder. I learned it works on either end. I put mine near the reservoir, then just pump and open to bleed it, like a brake line, you can even use the hose, and fluid in container to bleed yourself.

[@anthonymatos6728]

the latest & greatest tech always involve extra time and effort when adapting from traditional setups. Creating a "pedal stopper" for fear of "blowing out the hydraulic throw bearing or damaging the pressure plate teeth"... hot damn lol

[@RabidJz]

Yup. It's a scary time out here lol

[@coleyamos]

My clutch pedal is way too light all the way to the floor but travels back to the up position. I suspect the Slave cylinder is busted because the bottom of the transmission where it is located is leaking. But if the slave cylinder is busted how is the clutch pedal returning back to the up position if there is such pressure loss? I will hopefully know tomorrow but I was interested in any input. Thank You preemptively.

[@trololo69]

what ended up being the cause? i got the same problem

[@RabidJz]

The pedal will come back up becuase of a spring on the pedal itself. An assist as you would call it

[@peaches9843]

I was trying the worst way witch was pumping the clutch holding it open then bleeder then close when I found this an tried I was mad at my self for not finding this but I felt a whole a lot more relief when it shifted perfect

[@llewvirtue861]

Brake fluid, the best paint remover ever

[@RabidJz]

Takes a bit of time. But sure is

[@araboharabedian]

Thanks dude! Sometimes we all need KZbin to jog our memory a bit in my case you reminded me of the self bleeder Gatorade bottle i too made whild ago to do my brakes but I forgot that it will also work for the clutch!! 😅

[@McFly127]

Just subscribed! Quick to the point, I like that. keep up the good work man (:

[@RabidJz]

My car will be quick to the point this year! Hope I can keep you around

[@praisethelord8750]

For real!!!

[@snivvelslurderagementai2560]

thanks, I tired 2 man method bleeding the slave cylinder. I see some people comment that it may need to be bench bled. I'm going to try your method now to see if it will work first. thanks again

[@matthewmartin980]

I just replaced my master clutch cylinder. I do this process and bleed from slave but once all air is out pedal sticks to the floor and doesn't pop back up. What is causing this?

[@dantedumont401]

Same issues let me know if you resolve this

[@RabidJz]

Did you pull the pedal back up before you tightened the bleeder?

[@dantedumont401]

@@RabidJz yes

[@RabidJz]

There's so other issue happening. Make sure the hose is. Completely submerged and youre not leaking or getting air anywhere else

[@dantedumont401]

@@RabidJz found out I had a leak in my brake line

[@Bananacrack2012]

I use my wiper fluid hose and put it back when I'm done.

[@dustinmscott1]

Worked perfectly for my 97 Ford Ranger, thanks man; cheers.

[@shellynapier4924]

Any insight on why mine is leaking on the outside of the bell housing

[@chadreeseisaacs474]

Does this work for breaks as well

[@RabidJz]

Yes. Have to bleed the farthest from the reservoir first

[@chadreeseisaacs474]

@@RabidJz how do you bleed that

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I’m curious if a vacuum brake bleeder would work well

[@adamb50]

That’s a really helpful tip bro! Thanks dude! If KZbin had a cup for coins I’d throw you some big coins.

[@telhen8021]

I have this squeak coming from somewhere when I engage the clutch. At times, I can spray so much grease on it that the squeak goes away, but always comes back and hinders the clutch rebound. I can’t find anything on this on KZbin or even Jeep threads. I am at such a loss. 2011 sport.

[@guzzy9596]

When you press your clutch in the floor does it spring back or do you have to manually pull it up?

[@princesen6174]

Really genius brother 🙌

[@roselinekuamoo6406]

I will definitely try it. It seems easier than I thought it would be.

[@Khang-wz2vl]

Hi! i just have a question, I replaced the master cylinder for the clutch so my whole system is empty which mean my paddle sinking all the way and doesn’t go back up. So do I do the same process as this until the paddle getting hard again? Thankyou

[@jamesconley8232]

Hey I got a 96 Chevy s10 2.2L with no clutch pressure. I tried bleeding it the traditional way me and a friend he pump the clutch 10x and hold it while I break the bleeder but that didn’t work at all ! My question is do I need to remove the top on the clutch master cylinder while I try your method?

[@jimmyruiz2977]

I replaced the clutch master cylinder on a 2010 Jeep Compass and I went to bleeding it like you explained but I'm still having no clutch pedal pressure.

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

with brakes the fluid will just flow with gravity, you don't even need to step on the pedal. There is some debate that without the turbulence created by pushing the pedal air bubbles can cling to the inside if calipers or wheel cylinders but it is an option.

[@cloneinvictus9206]

I tried this and it the bottle will just fill with the fluid from the master cyilder how do I fix that

[@RabidJz]

That's the point. You full it till theres no bubbles.

[@cloneinvictus9206]

@@RabidJz Ok ill try it agian thank you

[@aleksandrasbiriukovas2392]

Plain and simple love it can finally do it on my own thanks

[@jeetkunedoseries521]

Thank you man.. this is GREAT!!!... I'm getting ready to bleed clutch on 97 Toyota Corolla😊

[@davidessien5465]

Nice video! My client's own had a similar issue so I bleed the clutch and still to no avail. I've even replaced only the kit inside the upper clutch but the problem of a sponge clutch and no gear still persist. I've checked scrutingly for signs of leakage carefully while someone and found out that the down clutch nipple doesn't hold clutch hydraulic fluid! It goes out gently, and also the clutch fluid was replaced with a new one. Nevertheless, it's still very darkened in color. Please, how do I fix the issues? Darkened fluid, soft clutch pedal, and a most especially the leak at the down clutch bleeder or nipple.

[@calebakers4803]

Will this method also fix my clutch pedal only coming up halfway from the floor

[@Santos-qn2ob]

Will it work for a 2012 Chevy Cruze?..I have air and my shifter won't shift into gear..I got a clutch job done and everything new and hooked up right

[@Nb4vet]

So my system still has air in it but this isn’t working for me. I love the idea and really think it will but any tips for that? I’m just new too this and don’t know how to fix it

[@RabidJz]

If you believe your system has air because of a spongy feeling pedal, then the master could be the culprit

[@boyscout-p3u]

hi new to the channel, your comment in the end putting a pedal stopper did i miss something, is there a stopper i need to remove before i start anything,, ultra noob here lol

[@RabidJz]

No no. Don't worry about it. Those comments were for my subscribers that follow my builds. Don't worry about that you don't have a stopper, nor will you need one

[@gvidobarscausks9272]

Also make sure to drill a small hole in cap to let air out, so it doesnt build pressure in bottle

[@ajhauter5049]

Why bother with the lid at all? Would it work to just run the line into the bottle with no cap at all?

[@RabidJz]

@ajhauter5049 the point of the lid is so you don't knock the bottle over and spill fluid

[@AudiGang413]

Hey I have a question with this method still flush the old fluid out even with fluid in the bottle or is it just for air bubbles as the fluid in my is horrible id like to flush it on my own thanks

[@RabidJz]

Drain it all out first

[@garlicdawg]

wouldnt you be mixing old dirty fluid with new fluid...?

[@evertonmedrado7508]

thank you bro hugs from Brazil

[@michaelharris4825]

My 89 ford 350 clutch still is tight what I need to do bleed it some more

[@rocko2darla]

Thank you very much. Your method help 100%.

[@beastbomber2511]

How long do you have to pump I’ve been pumping 5 minutes still getting air bubbles

[@deecummings3540]

Thanks for the very helpful video,

[@chrishutchinson7611]

Worked on my g35, lota of dirty fluid came out and now the clutch feels normal

[@RabidJz]

That's what I like to hear

[@chocolatedog666]

just put a new master and slave in my patrol clutch, note you beaut super heavy duty clutches need new hydrolics as well. i will try this tomorrow as its raining now and my car is stuck on the street.

[@Turtlefarm]

To really bleed a clutch system of ALL the air there’s a lot of tricks. Here’s a few I found that helped. Bench bleed the master cylinder on the car. But jack the front end up high as possible to tilt the master.. this can get a lot of the air out. Then I like to do a few press and holds. Crack the slave.. but once you aren’t seeing bubbles don’t stop.. with the pedal held in unbolt the slave and push in the piston while cracking the bleeder.. you’ll get out even more air.. then re attach the slave and do a few more press and holds. Remember clutch system is different then brake. Pumping up the clutch may feel like your building pressure, but your only stirring up the air.. one press and hold per bleed is all you need and pressure in the pedal will not increase much until all air is out and you close the bleeder and pump it up. Last is leaving the bleeder open with a hose and bottle set up and pumping out the air and just adding fluid to master until all air is gone..

[@layne7742]

Are you doing all this while the front end is lifted up? Or just for the beginning?

[@Turtlefarm]

@@layne7742 depends on what I’m doing.. i found bench bleeding the master on the car To be easier,, but you get better results if it’s off the car… problem is trying to re install that master when it’s full of fluid… can be super difficult… so I leave it on the car and jack up the front end high as I can… ( to tilt the master) what are you needing help with?

[@layne7742]

@@Turtlefarm I’m doing a 61 c20. The clutch shares the master with the brakes, and this old thing has been sitting awhile so I rehabed the master and the bleeder already, about to remove the slave now to inspect and probably blow out the line

[@Turtlefarm]

@@layne7742 if the slave is leaking definitely worth swapping it out too.. I also found that filling the revisor from the slave gets best results… takes forever…. But almost guarantees no air… I attached a line to the bleeder… filled a syringe with brake fluid.. cracked the bleeder and pumped up the fluid… plus helps you see the slave under pressure… ( leaking seals/banjo bolt)

[@layne7742]

@@Turtlefarm gotcha yeah this slave might be fubar but I’ve gotten worse to work so well see

[@thecavemandynamic2685]

Thank you RabidJZ! 🙌

[@Brandan-k1o]

Where can I get the tube from & how much is it?

[@danielalvarado6439]

Question, I just got my clutch replaced, new master and slave cylinders and resurfaced flywheel, my clutch pedal feels spongy when I press it and it releases slowly, could this be the solution?

[@RabidJz]

It's always good to rebleed if you suspect it's an issue

[@nicogoliath4902]

Would this trick work on a Golf 5 too.

[@Zaberdutton]

@RabidJz Ok now how do you build pressure? I did this and it worked to get air out but my clutch pedal feels so light that I feel like I can shift gears without the pedal. How do you build pedal pressure as a one man team?

[@RabidJz]

The pressure is there after you tighten the bleeder.

[@Zaberdutton]

@@RabidJz Yeah I finally got my car back on the road today after it being down for 2.5+years. I havent driven stick in that long as well so my instinct for clutch pressure on the pedal was off. After driving around town all day with it I realized it was fine.

[@Gooutsideyoullhavefun]

The bottle just keep filling up with clutch fluid for me? How do I stop this? I break the bleeder and then go pump the clutch peddle, the master cylinder drains and I top it up but it’s all just getting pumped into the plastic bottle.

[@RabidJz]

Its supposed to.... If the bubbles are no longer going into the bottle, pull the clutch up and tighten the bleeder. Top off, and youre done

[@calebakers4803]

Yeah i have a 2002 nissan frontier that's a 5 speed and my pedal has no pressure so I replaced my slave and master cylinder and bled some of the air out using the other bleeding method, so I might try this. And will it get all of the air out of my clutch line?

[@RabidJz]

Yes. It's important that you pull the clutch back up before you tight the bleeder though

[@calebakers4803]

Okay, and if I do it right, then my pedal will come back up to normal without getting stuck halfway?

[@RabidJz]

That is correct.

[@RSBendure]

Is the hose primed with fluid? I started with a clear hose. Pumping the pedal the jar fluid try’s to work its way to to bleeder but never gets there. Thanks for the video and help with comments!

[@RabidJz]

It should technically gravity feed at first.

[@RSBendure]

@@RabidJz I’m getting just a little fluid after opening the bleeder . Pump the pedal down lots of air, pedal back up fluid gets sucked up but only goes so far. Several pumps seems to get all the air out but there’s always that trapped pocket of air in the plastic tube.

[@RabidJz]

If its in the tube, it doesn't matter. You close the bleeder after lifting the pedal up and the air is out of the system

[@artificialidiocy1665]

bro you the best i just bleed my system now with this method

[@dannynoir8358]

What tools did you use for this job?

[@johndeloach503]

95 escort ,when I push the clutch down I can see the fluid in the bottle moving but not enough to make bubbles. It's like it's stuck going up and down.. Help someone please

[@DB-xp9px]

trying this solution but after about an hour, still getting a consistent volume of bubbles w/ each pump. that makes me think there's something more serious wrong w/ it. how long should it take to flush all the air out?

[@RabidJz]

30 seconds. Your master cylinder might have air in it

[@DB-xp9px]

@@RabidJz i wondered that too, if there's a crack somewhere that's sucking in new air w/ each movement of the clutch so no matter how long i do it, there's always more bubbles

[@brandonsalas6552]

Interesting i shall try this i am tired of fussing with the one man vacume pump bleeder pain in the weinus

[@Americasoutdoorfamily3]

I did this when the bubbles were gone. But it's still super soft? New slave cylinder and new master cylinder

[@majstorivan4805]

Thanks Sir! So we should fully open clutch bleeder valve and let it gravity feed through clear hose with old junk fluid to the bottle, and then do clutch work to burp the bubbles? BTW is your bottle vented or it is hermetically closed? Thanks

[@boogyjp6431]

wassup man. i had a tripod r154 in my chaser but upgraded to a jzx 110 r154 and kept the same single orc clutch. only my synchros where bad my clutch was perfectly fine but with this new trans the pedal is sticky and squeaky. its only sticky when i let it out slow like a first gear start type slow. the pedal does come all the way up tho. also when i step on it the revs go up but car doesnt pick up much. feels like a slipping clutch but my clutch is new and its a good clutch. clutch was perfect before the swap and i only un bolted the cms i never undid any clutch lines. any help??

[@RabidJz]

It might help to try draining all the fluid and rebleeding it with fresh fluid if its dirty

[@boogyjp6431]

@@RabidJz even if I never had to disconnect any clutch fluid lines? I shouldn’t even have to bleed it. But could that be causing it to slip?

[@demguiz944]

Great idea. I think that'll help a lot. Thanks for posting it.

[@cloud9nick728]

Im not getting any bubbles after 2 minutes of pumping... how much do you loosen the slave nipple bleeding nipple

[@RabidJz]

If you have no humbles then it's bled. But if you aren't opening it enough for fluid to come out then it's not open enough

[@Rsammy1PSN]

Did you bleed the clutch without clutch stopper or leave it on?

[@laoudsounds1446]

That's a very very smart idea I love that high thumbs up

[@hellohello8556]

Does a clutch stop make the throwout bearings life longer or job easier because it is using less pressure to do its job?

[@RabidJz]

The stop is because of my setup that i described

[@bfrankz3332]

I did the method on my d21 and its normal for to have to bring the pedal up by my hand doing it this way ya? tell the bleeder is tightened agian!*

[@RabidJz]

Yeah, it wont build pressure till the bleeder is tightened. But when you tighten the bleeder, it'll be golden

[@bfrankz3332]

Rabid Jz ya cool. I think it just feels soft cause iv been driving my z33 the past week 😂 But ima give it a few bleeds the old fashioned way to make sure its all good! Dumb d21 have the clutch dampener in route so that dont help either.

[@tartaglia1575]

Can I just buy a hose at a random like automotive shop to bleed it or no?

[@RabidJz]

Yes

[@davidmilovanovich9415]

Hay Rabid 🐺 Thanks for your info Have a great rest of your day

[@eacbank7977]

Yo Rabid is this the same technique for a hydraulic clutch? My clutch system uses the brake fluid from the brake reservoir. It’s a 2002 Saab 9-3

[@RabidJz]

Yes it's all the same

[@eacbank7977]

@@RabidJz thanks dude!

[@alexrosas7691]

Most simplest & easiest way, thank you!

[@edwinjimenez631]

Will this method help me build clutch pressure as well because that’s what I’m struggling on my 350z

[@RabidJz]

The internal slaves on those are terrible. They often have issues

[@edwinjimenez631]

@@RabidJz really any suggestions on how to bleed it there new

[@josephstevens4032]

What about a Saab 9000 that shares the reservoir with the brake system? Will this method work as well? I was told that it has to be pressure bled.

[@RabidJz]

Only one way to find out

[@GixxerRider1991]

Do you just leave the bleeder open the whole time and work the clutch rather than holding it down and closing the bleeder?

[@RabidJz]

Yes

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

what was that imprortant detail you glossed over about installing a clutch stopper so you dont destroy your bearing? Sounds kinda important what are you talking about?

[@RabidJz]

Well it's not exactly for the bearing. If you have a shimmed throw out bearing it can increase distance it presses on the pressure plate teeth. If you're shimmed too much and you have a long clutch pedal throw, the bearing can press the feet into the disk or bend them passed their limit, causing lots of damage. My situation, I found where there was a safe area the car can get into gear and when it engages and knocked out 2 inches of travel with the stopper

[@jeffreymathews8037]

What if you're truck just sat for a year and then your clutch wasn't working

[@shellynapier4924]

Why would it leak on the outside of the bell housing

[@RabidJz]

If its leaking outside the bell, then you're pushing fluid out of your front seal

[@johnsaintjohn777]

Will it work on a 1990 ford thunderbird supercoupe 5 speed manual. Will not get normal pedal back after changing the clutch master cylinder

[@RabidJz]

It will work on anything with a bleeder valve, as long as you do it right

[@Cheezitsprocket]

Pedal stopper so you dont ruin the bearing? Or ruin your master cyl?

[@RabidJz]

Its specifically to keep my twin disk from. Being destroyed. It can over press the pressure plate feet and hit the disks