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Clancy
Nibbio
Posts : 761
Join date : 2016-02-09
|  Subject: Clutch Fluid Capacity?  Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:14 pm | |
| Hey all. Am replacing the clutch fluid this arvo and despite knowing that this fluid has been there for at least 23000 kms, it still looks quite good - not black or skanky at all. With the opaque tubing I’m using I don’t think I’ll be able to tell when the new fluid has come through. How much do I need to pump through to know that I’ve cleaned out the old stuff? Photo is of the first few pump outs of old fluid. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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wardest
Grignapoco
Posts : 193
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 55
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:10 am | |
| I use different colour oil every time I bleed the system so I know red blue green clear etc | |
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JohnA
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 765
Join date : 2015-01-13
Age : 67
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:45 am | |
| My fluid needs changing every 2 years or only about 5,000 miles for me. It’s visibly dirty. I did both the brakes and clutch and used up about 200 ML/CC of the bottle of fluid. I used Belray brand. | |
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Clancy
Nibbio
Posts : 761
Join date : 2016-02-09
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:40 pm | |
| Thanks John,
I put a bit over 100mm through, so based on your info I should be right.
I was using the squeeze - loosen - tighten - repeat method.
With needing both hands to loosen/tighten the bleed screw every time it got a bit tedious.
I’ll have to get a vacuum bleed tool before I do the brakes! | |
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wardest
Grignapoco
Posts : 193
Join date : 2014-04-30
Age : 55
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:29 am | |
| Are people keeping brake fluid once opened for years at a time ?
Once you open a bottle of brake fluid and the job is complete.
Bin it, Petro chemical companies luv making fresh stuff and I buy new everytime I do a brake or clutch bleed.
Or have I misunderstood? | |
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beetle
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10200
Join date : 2013-09-30
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:56 am | |
| Nah, it's hygroscopic. You're not supposed to store it. ....but I do...and use it after opening.... Ssh? What's that? Is it the world ending? Cats & dogs living together? Alan Jones attending a gay pride festival? Peter Dutton welcoming the boats? Me riding a BMW? No, it isn't. Flame away. Bleat you're portents of disaster. Send your harbingers of doom. I fart in their general direction. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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rick pope
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 740
Join date : 2019-08-17
Age : 70
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:19 pm | |
| Yes, it's hygroscopic, and darkens as it absorbs water. Use the clear stuff, and pitch it if it starts to darken, even a little. | |
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jeremyb
Grignapoco
Posts : 132
Join date : 2013-12-19
Age : 64
| | Subject: Re: Clutch Fluid Capacity? Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:39 pm | |
| I generally flush the clutch fluid every year. It turns dark, and the clutch feels noticeably different.
I do the other hydraulics at he same time.
Yeah, tossing most of an opened bottle of fluid is painful. Try putting some kitchen 'cling-film' UNDER the screw cap to get a better seal. Same idea (under the master reservoir cap) clogs breather and stops leak when when removing a caliper/brake line.
I have a cheapo fluid tester from Amazon too.... | |
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