Clutch bleed apprehension

ZoomZ · 01-09-2023, 01:29 PM

Good timing for topic.

When I had my OEM components, I did the old fashion two person method. As this was the normal practice. Did it twice on my 2017. never had issues.

Until recently, when I had the mysterious high engagement did I have issues.

I went ahead and replaced entire clutch system.

Now I am having a hard time bleeding the Tilton MC and CMAK slave.

One thing I noticed is the new SC will not RETRACT back far enough. I had to keep bleeder open and manually push the piston back (towards bleeder) and low and behold, tons of air bubbles in my hose.

Obvioulsy, this will introduce some air back UP into clutch hose towards MC.

So, I had to repeat this a couple more times and I have no bubbles showing.

However, pressing down on the RJM pedal, still feels spongy at top 1/2-3/4".

I'm going to go ahead and adjust pedal to where it should to start and see if some of that play will be taken up or still feels spongy.

Yes, I did bleed with pedal at 0 AFM, clevis fork set to longest stroke. (almost at end of MC rod near pedal attach point.

I left the switches out for maximum stroke.

Hope that helps.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Clutch bleed	Merv	Brakes & Suspension	4	05-12-2015 02:51 PM
How soon to bleed clutch?	JCarter	Engine & Drivetrain	8	04-28-2014 07:05 PM
Clutch won't bleed properly	spearfish25	Engine & Drivetrain	8	04-25-2012 09:25 AM
Request: Clutch Bleed DIY	TrackRat	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	4	09-21-2010 05:26 PM
Anyone bleed the clutch hydraulics?	DIGItonium	Engine & Drivetrain	11	12-25-2009 08:33 PM

01-09-2023, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 785 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	Good timing for topic. When I had my OEM components, I did the old fashion two person method. As this was the normal practice. Did it twice on my 2017. never had issues. Until recently, when I had the mysterious high engagement did I have issues. I went ahead and replaced entire clutch system. Now I am having a hard time bleeding the Tilton MC and CMAK slave. One thing I noticed is the new SC will not RETRACT back far enough. I had to keep bleeder open and manually push the piston back (towards bleeder) and low and behold, tons of air bubbles in my hose. Obvioulsy, this will introduce some air back UP into clutch hose towards MC. So, I had to repeat this a couple more times and I have no bubbles showing. However, pressing down on the RJM pedal, still feels spongy at top 1/2-3/4". I'm going to go ahead and adjust pedal to where it should to start and see if some of that play will be taken up or still feels spongy. Yes, I did bleed with pedal at 0 AFM, clevis fork set to longest stroke. (almost at end of MC rod near pedal attach point. I left the switches out for maximum stroke. Hope that helps.