Graynub

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #1

Hi all,
Had a look on threads and here's what I've done and think is the problem:

So low clutch bite after a long 300 mile trip in 24 hours.

Top reservoir was empty.

Bled the system with my dad pumping the pedal at the right time. Bled through to new fluid. Looked like the air was out and still the clutch has a low biting point.

Got it filled up to the max now, will see what leaks.

Still got the low biting point, anyone think what I need to replace?

Had no leaks in the drivers footwell.

 

Graynub

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #2

Bled it and I saw a wee leak on the master cylinder.
Perhaps as the slave was empty the leak is there?

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3

Seems like faulty master.

 

G

GATSO

Well-Known Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #4

low clutch bite is more often a worn/leaking (hence fluid loss in the first place) slave cylinder ,the leak on your master may be as a result of extended pedal movement during the bleed process , i would recommend fitting a pair

 

Graynub

Active Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #5

I changed the master today. It was totally shot. Bled the system and the biting point is still low, better than before but not normal.

Makes sense that the slave is worn too. Will change it on Monday I think. Will have a drive on the weekend.

Many thanks for your help guys!

 

Graynub

Active Member

• Oct 10, 2014

• #6

Also the gasket on the clutch housing was completely gone. So I improvised and cut an old bike inner tube in it.