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best way to bleed hydraulic throw out bearing #726069
06/16/10 06:54 PM
06/16/10 06:54 PM
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warfordsburg, PA
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I have a aftermarket throw out bearing in my streetrod with a T56 6 speed. it came in a wilwood kit. it has one line going in and one above it with a bleeder. i have ran almost two bottles of fluid through and still no pressure on the pedal.

last time i did one of these i spent hours and hours trying to bleed it.

does anyone know any tricks to help or do i just keep pumping.

Re: best way to bleed hydraulic throw out bearing [Re: dirt] #726070
06/16/10 07:57 PM
06/16/10 07:57 PM
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Sounds like it is time to invest in a vacuum or a pressure bleeder.

'course a pressure bleeder is preferred but the vacuum is easier to work with


Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.
Re: best way to bleed hydraulic throw out bearing [Re: dirt] #726071
06/17/10 03:30 PM
06/17/10 03:30 PM
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Is there any initial adjustment on the bearing? My Tilton setup requires the bearing to be pre-adjusted by threading it back or forth on the retainer.Also try moving the bearing piston slightly off its seat(toward the fingers) before bleeding to create a small pocket or reservoir for the fluid.Are you sure the bleed line is in the highest part of the bearing?(Lines not reversed.)Just asking cause I've made that mistake. Chris







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