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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: ChaseDale3and8 on October 05, 2012, 08:59:24 am

Title: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding?
Post by: ChaseDale3and8 on October 05, 2012, 08:59:24 am

Hey guys how do you guy bleed out a clutch slave cylinder on one of these trucks? I thought that you could bleed the cylinder out like you would a brake line, but from what I can find online it doesn't work that way. So, what exactly is the proper procedure to do this? This is the last major hurdle I'm up against, then my truck will be ready for the road again! Thanks in advance! ....Joe

Title: Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding?
Post by: zieg85 on October 05, 2012, 09:05:04 am

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,14693.msg113348.html#msg113348  is a good resource

Title: Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding?
Post by: ChaseDale3and8 on October 05, 2012, 10:06:21 am

Thanks! That's what I needed! I'll give it a try and see what happens. I put a new slave cylinder on when I did my engine swap so I likely have a lot of air in mine. Thanks again! ....Joe

Title: Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding?
Post by: zieg85 on October 05, 2012, 10:21:38 am

Patience is the key.  The main problem is that you can't pump them up like brakes.  I had a slightly different way I did my 85 C20 but the end result is the same.  Good luck

Title: Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding?
Post by: Fairlane514 on October 05, 2012, 02:58:34 pm

I don't know if its possible with your set up, ie. the routing of lines etc.  Its much easier to bench bleed the system and them install as a compete system on the truck. I have done this on other cars with success.