Who has changed a clutch master cylinder?

[RikRok]

I just changed out my clutch master cylinder and have been trying to bleed it for an hour. I am bleeding down at the slave bleed screw and have ZERO pedal. I even looked to make sure I connected the rod. The question is, should I have pre bleed the master before installation. I know some brake masters require this. Any help?

Thanks

 

[Viper Wizard]

Give me a call and I'll walk you through it [too much to type!].

914-763-3136

 

[dave6666]

What bleed method are you using?

Vacuum?
Pressure?
2 Person?

Are you getting fluid out the bleed port?
Is your fluid level dropping in the reservoir when bleeding?

 

[RikRok]

Dammit Chuck, I feel bad calling you for all this small stuff. You do have a business to run. I have followed all the bleeding instructions I have found in the archives, so I know I am following correct procedure. I first tried my MityVac, then swithced to the 2 person pump pump hold method. Still Nada. The fluid will free flow thru so I know there is no obstruction. After posting I disconnected the hose from the slave and just tried bleeding the master. Still nothing. Maybe I got a hold of a defective part?

 

[NukedGTS]

I just changed out my clutch master cylinder and have been trying to bleed it for an hour. I am bleeding down at the slave bleed screw and have ZERO pedal. I even looked to make sure I connected the rod. The question is, should I have pre bleed the master before installation. I know some brake masters require this. Any help?

Thanks

Different subject but while I saw you post I had to ask . . . Did you ever get "permission" from the upholsterer who did your seats to forward their name and contact info to other potential customers?

 

[jasontiff]

I believe Frog just did his recently, along with replacing his flywheel.

 

[RikRok]

I am going to try and bench bleed it first, then reinstall and do the entire sysytem. I am kinda leaning towards a bad part. Pushing the rod in does nothing.