How Do You Bleed A Clutch Line In A Race Car?
The clutch line of a race car is an essential element for the performance of the car itself. Proper maintenance will extend the life of the clutch. This process will enable you to ensure there is no air in the clutch line, the result being optimum performance. The bleeding of the clutch line is simple when you follow a few concrete steps. Open the clutch master cylinder reservoir. Fill the reservoir with your clutch oil. Ensure the reservoir is totally clean and free of debris prior to filling the reservoir with fluid. Lift the car off the race shop floor. This will allow access to the clutch and the bleeder valve. Retrieve an oil and fluid drop pan and place this under the bleeder valve. The pan will capture any excess clutch lubricant. Bleed the clutch line. Using a 1-inch open face wrench, turn the bleeder valve 3 turns in a counterclockwise direction. The bleeding of the clutch line will take approximately 20 minutes. The clutch line will drip slowly into the oil drop pan. Inspect