any tip s ideas how to do it. never tried it with 1 person

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Make sure clutch arm is properly adjusted, remove clutch arm spring. This is only a guide. it will take a while

Put one end of hose on open bleeder nipple . . . make sure its a tight fit (clear hose is best)

Put other end in bottle/jar of fluid (best if hose at the bottom & jar/bottle below slave level)

Fill master cylinder reservoir

Pump pedal slowly, allowing full pedal travel, holding it to the floor for about 5 to 10 seconds to allow as much air as possible to exit bleeder hose

Keep checking reservoir fluid level, never let it get below half way

Once pedal feels firm, check bleeder hose has no air in it, close bleeder nipple.

Pump pedal, check feel & clutch arm travel (if you can).

Hope this helps

With the brakes, you can gravity bleed, but I'm not sure if you can do this with the clutch (it might not drop far enough from the master cylinder). But worth a shot.

You just follow Ballistic's instructions up to filling the reservoir, open the bleed nipple, and go and have a cup of coffee. It should just drain itself. Again, make sure the reservoir doesn't drain.

Just a suggestion, anyway. I've never tried this with the clutch, but it works fine for brakes.

I've had to do this quite a few times, it can be a real PITA if you can't get someone to help you. There isn't a non return valve so everytime you let the pedal up it sucks back in the air you just got out.
Sometimes they will gravity bleed ok, others, not.
If you get stuck, you can try to put a long tube on the bleed nipple, reach out the the door, push the clutch pedal down and every time you reach the bottom of the stroke, pinch over the line before letting your foot up, this stops the air getting sucked back up.
It can also really help to push the slave cylinder piston all the way in.
Hope this helps!
Ben

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So Ballistic's method is good

Also, you can use the old, broom through the window whilst you stand next to the car able to reach the slave cylinder.

Rubber hose on the slave nipple, other end into the master cylinders resivour, crack the bleeder. pump away, easy as.

Doogie

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That's the way to do it!

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As long as everything is clean, you don't want crumbly bits of rubber from a 35 year old flexible hose getting returned to the tank. (or the moisture absorbed brake fluid that you are trying to replace!) But it will bleed easily!

thabks fellas knew the answer would be here

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Use a vacuum pump. No mess, and no pedal pumping required.

e.g. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ATV-UTV-MOTO-GO-Cart-BRAKE-BLEEDER-VACUUM-PUMP-KIT-set-/220864535088?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336c8d5a30



Also great for testing for vacuum leaks.

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You can also use an oil can (a very clean oil can) and push the fluid from the slave to the master cylinder.

Don't pour the bled brake fluid straight back into the MC.. it has air in it.
My bro' spent hours trying to bleed his Hillman Imp brakes and wondered why he couldn't get a decent pedal.

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I've found those vacuum pumps are great.... until all the gunk in the fluid you just bled blocks it all up and you need to clean it out. Can't say thats for all of them on the market, but i know it happens with the one i bought.