Clutch fluid level?

[Les Wassall]

Just replaced the clutch fluid and even though there does not seem to be a problem, it feels that the clutch disengages sooner than it did before, could this mean there is air in the line, two much fluid put in, not enough fluid or I am imagining it

The plate has done 15000, so am I right in thinking that the fluid level should be about two thirds up the glass, as the fluid rises as the plate wears.

 

[Steptoe]

yes the level rises as the clutch wears, so don't overfill .

Try bleeding the system - bleed valve is under the subframe, rear right hand side, enclosed in a foam cover = unscrew the grub screw inside the bleed valve ( don't worry, nothing will leak out, it's a spring loaded bleed valve)
Screw in a bleed nipple and pump the clutch lever till you've cleared all the old fluid .

 

[Steptoe]

Just read your PM, re- grub screw rounding off -

they all do that Sir .

it's a consequence of the service schedule saying bleed the clutch every 2 years, gives it plenty of time to fester and corrode and weld it's self in place, especially where it's located -

bleed the clutch every year or 12K miles -

 

[Les Wassall]

Can you take the bleed valve off and put a speed bleeder or bleed nipple in its place?

 

[Daz]

YES and the same goes for the offside front brake caliper.
Hi Les, Sounds like your getting ready for your Garmish trip.

Regards, Daz. :drinkinpa