How To Bleed A Hydraulic Clutch - Wrenchin' Up

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Published 2015-06-03

Trouble bleeding your hydraulic clutch? Check out this video to see where the air bubble is, where it comes from and how to easily get it out. It takes about 3 1/2 ounces of brake fluid to get the air bubble out or the clutch master cylinder using this method. Once the system has been bled and re-installed in the vehicle, a gravity bleed of the clutch slave cylinder will finish the job.

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All Comments (21)

@xzx4696 6 days ago

Absolute pleasure to learn something new by professionals for absolutely free! With clear and simple instructions Thank you very much
@89psychobillyford38 3 months ago

I've never felt so eager to want to comment on a video. This was probably the best how to video on cars I've seen as to a complete understanding of the what how and why. I've watched many of videos for wrenching advice and this one actually made me feel educated.
@iGy11972 4 years ago

I’ve watched 20 videos on clutch systems, bleeding, fluid change, and yours by far is the most informative. Thanks for the video, makes everything so clear now.
@nairenrut759 6 years ago

It's been quite a long time since I've had the pleasure of being taught a new technique from the master! Thank you!
@aRedstepchild 7 years ago

THANK YOU!! My Husband had done this 20 years ago when he worked at the dealership and just needed a refresher.. he read the car manuals, instructions from his off brand part, none mentioned this, but he was certain the bench bleed was needed prior to install to remove air bubbles. I said let's youtube it! So thankful you made this video. This was exactly what he needed to help him with his 1989 Ford XLT Ranger.
@ItsAli4 3 years ago

Great video and very professional. I love how you easily explained everything in basic simple English for non-technical folks like me. Thanks for the education!
@matthewanderson2464 11 months ago

Problem solved! I spent a week on this problem, and this method fixed my issue immediately. Thank you!
@T-MillProductions 2 years ago

This is by far the best clutch bleed video I've ever seen
@MotoTvWoodsFarm 2 years ago

this is the best video I have seen on bleeding a hydraulic clutch thank you for putting on the internet
@alejandro_icy 8 years ago

Thanks for the great video. I parked my truck on a really steep hill and pushed my pedal about 20 times . It fixed my spongy pedal. You guys are awesome.
@bmp52 8 years ago

Unbolting the master cylinder from the firewall, tipping it back, tapping it on the side and moving the piston in and out similar to the video worked for me. I did this without removing it from the truck.
@jamesmalcom9459 7 years ago

Hi Jim, i have been trying to fix and bleed clutch on my 2006 isuzu dmax for two days untill i found this video and it really helped me to fix the problem. Now i have the vehicle running again. Great video thank you very much.
@marklee3581 2 months ago

Awesome video the best l ever seen. You expanded everything where anybody can understand it, and you showed all the components that works properly with a properly bleed clutch. Even gear lever. Showed how to exactly do everything clearly. Yall were like professional teachers teaching a class to students . Super grateful it helped so many people that didn't know what to do after trying everything. Thank you, thank you.
@alexhenry4079 2 years ago

I watched countless videos on bleeding the system. I was struggling till I saw your tip on tilting the master back. Air came out right away. Thank you!!!!!!!
@Tewrobert49 6 years ago

Well thanks to your video I finally got my old 91 s10 clutch bled..I just had to take it out and bench bleed it at the angle you stated....This has been a struggle for me and have been putting it off for months, I spent my life working in garages and on junk and never had this much trouble....I had to come find your page so I could thank you...Thank you so much.......
@adamstruckel2679 11 months ago

Thanks for the instruction. You saved me from nearly scraping my vehicle. Lifesaver!
@UnitedWeBrap 3 years ago

Hello, very interesting and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to upload and show various samples of what’s going on with the bubbles.
@nicholashalsey3730 4 years ago

I am surprised at how easy you both made it look and gave a great description of how it works! Thank you, I learned a lot in a short video.
@HarveysHackShack 1 month ago

This video just saved the day for me. Thank you!
@BobSmith-hm5jb 9 months ago

Excellent simple to understand and perfect description of how it works