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Ricky

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Hi there Grumpy,
Just found this site and ironically, you assisted me years ago with the AC on my C4 via Corvetteforum.

I'd like some information on how to bleed the clutch slave cylinder, preferably using a hand vacuum pump. Is this a relatively easy process? I'm pretty mechanically savvy and do almost all of my own work on this car.

Cheers!
 

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https://m.wikihow.com/Bleed-a-Slave-Cylinder


AS ALWAYS THE INFOS MOSTLY IN LINKS
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/hydraulic-throw-out-bearings.1122/#post-2236

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/trouble-shooting-brakes-2.972/#post-70468

Part 2 Bleeding Your Clutch
  1. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. ...
  2. Locate the bleed screw on the slave cylinder. ...
  3. Attach the hose to the bleed screw. ...
  4. Open the bleed screw on the slave cylinder. ...
  5. Have a friend press the clutch pedal in and hold it. ...
  6. Close the bleed screw. ...
  7. Have your friend release the clutch pedal.


this is for brakes but the basic concept is similar for a clutch slave cylinder

http://www.aaawholesalecompany.com/bem-484410-pk.html
NOTICE THEY COME singly for about $8-$9 each or 12 to a carton and cost about $60 a dozen so get two to 6 buddies to split the cost
medical supplys can be useful bleeding brakes
vacbra.jpg

"Ive only found one semi-fool proof way, and that's with two guys, doing the old...
check the fluid level, pump the brake pedal,several times,....., hold it,firmly to the pressure point f,...release the bleeder valve, on the wheel, let the pedal hit the floor,...close the bleeder valve, only then, let the pedal up, repeat, about 4 times than refill the master cylinder,repeat until you get clear new fluid and no air in the clear tubing, routine, on each wheel with a 1/4 diam section of 3 ft long clear plastic tube routing the old brake fluid into a large plastic container, all the time getting feed back on feel from the guy pumping the brakes who's also and making sure the brake fluid reservoir never gets low
 
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Thank you for a speedy response and the information. I have a 1994 6spd with about 104K miles so will check both the master and slave cylinders for wear or leakage. Perhaps even upgrade the flexible line to a braided stainless steel line.
Also, you listed a hydraulic throw out bearing.....does my model have one? Didn't think it did. After reading one of your earlier threads, you mentioned that a few years back the seals were installed backwards from the factory. I suspect this has been addressed and no longer an issue. That leads me to deciding on O.E. parts or an aftermarket alternative. Any recommendations.
Thanks in advance!
 
most of the name brand components are of decent quality
I doubt youll have issues ,once the slave cylinders properly bleed of air
 
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