Clutch bleeding

[chrissy1502002]

I have done a search and have found this:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99913&highlight=bleed+clutch

The only question that i have still unanswered is do i need the engine running or have the brakes on to prevent air entering the brake lines? Also do i need to have the brake fluid resivoir cap off when i bleed it?

Many thanks

Chris

 

[robepton]

I know you need the engine running to do the brakes.

I would do ya brakes at the same time anyway because ya can't keep whats left in the bottle once it's opened.

Them automatic bleed kits that connect to ya tyre valves are well worth the cash and make it alot easier.

Got a haynes manual!?

And don't shake the bottle or you'll end up doing it twice like I did.

 

[chrissy1502002]

Cheers, i assumed that you would need your engine running to keep pressure on the servo, as a friend mentioned to check with you guys first though.

 

[beezanick]

Ive never had the engine running when bleeding brakes (with non presure bleed), and never had any problems. As far as im aware there is no need.

 

[Reuvers]

Ive never had the engine running when bleeding brakes (with non presure bleed), and never had any problems. As far as im aware there is no need.

there is no need to have engine running.

 

[dai cupra]

where do u locate the nipple

 

[Reuvers]

where do u locate the nipple

to bleed the brakes you mean?

If so, each caliper has a nipple on it. Stick a (see through) hose on the end of that (4mm) and hang that in any old reservoir (coke bottle for example)

then have someone pump the brake whilst you undo the brake nipple. Tighten it whilst guy is pushing the brake down. When tightened, de-press the brake. then repeat, until the guy has proper pressure on the pedal and you see no more bubbles inside the fluid coming out of nipple into the tube

Note, be sure that the brake fluid reservoir has enough fluid in it at all times, otherwise you'll pump air in through there.

 

[Reuvers]

this is exactly the same process as the clutch btw

 

[chrissy1502002]

OK well i got halfway through bleeding the clutch, but i have managed to round the nipple off , and TPS say that i can only get the whole slave cylinder and thats £39.19. I dont spose anyone would have a spare nipple or slave cylinder surplus to requirements?

 

[dai cupra]

does anyone no where to locate clutch bleed nipple

 

[PhilW]

I find with the pressure bleeder even if you pressurise the system and open the nipple the only time you get fluid through is when you pump the pedal.


Its on top of the box.

 

[dai cupra]

cheers philw

 

[chrissy1502002]

does anyone no where to locate clutch bleed nipple

Sorry is just under the air intake box, next to the shifter lever