Well, after I've rebuilt them, I will bleed them of course. I have had success with other mfg.'s slaves by bleeding them like a brake system, but the bleeder on the Peugeot is LOWER than the fluid entry port, so that's just bass ackwards. I do have a Phoenix Sytem fluid pressure gun designed to reverse-bleed clutch hydraulics.
kevin
From: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com [peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rabin Rutten-James [rabin505@sasktel.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 12:10 PM
To: Bob Bruce
Cc: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Peugeot-L] clutch on an stx
Just to clairfy - I did say I do it after the caliper is flushed with fresh fluid, and I have a clear line that I use to attach one nipple to the other. (Usually do the whole system with at least 1 litre of fluid used to flush - ~250 ml per caliper)
Once the fluid transfer is done, the system is sealed so closing both nipples while they're in fluid doens't introduce any air...
Not sure what makes that method "an irresponsible manouver by the ill-informed"...
BTW - I tried the oiler can method too - but it must have been the cheap Princess Auto oil can - but it was a PITA compared to the caliper method for me.
Rabin
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Bruce
To: Rabin Rutten-James ; kenneth parker
Cc: Shubert, Kevin ; Rulon Pope ; peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-L%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Peugeot-L] clutch on an stx
I'm with you Ken
I find the idea of pumping old dirty brake fluid up into the clutch system
an irresponsible manouver by the ill-informed
In an emergency ok but if you have to buy a piece of hose why not get
a pump oil can and some fresh brake fluid also.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: kenneth parker
To: Rabin Rutten-James
Cc: Shubert, Kevin ; Rulon Pope ; peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-L%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Peugeot-L] clutch on an stx
I realize that a lot of people favor the caliper/slave bleed method,
but to me opening two bleed nipples is exposing oneself to more
possibilities (two as opposed to one) for problems. I have a brake-
-only designated pump oiler can that makes bleeding quick and
simple and only entails opening one nipple, not two. This isn't an
appeal for a discussion, rather one bleeder's opinion.
Ken
On Jan 17, 2008, at 7:04 AM, Rabin Rutten-James wrote:
> If a good bleeding doesn't resolve the issue, (I like using the
> left front caliper after the caliper itself has been flushed), then
> it's likely due to a worn disk. I've had a couple cars that moved
> progressively lower then went totally...
>
> Cable actuated cars allow for adjustment so you can bring the pedal
> back up, but hydraulic doesn't have that ability.
>
> I guess worn push rods can be an issue - but I've never run into
> it, nor do I know what the proper length spec is... Anyone else
> know a proper dimension for it?
>
> Rabin
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Shubert, Kevin
> To: Rulon Pope
> Cc: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-L%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:39 AM
> Subject: RE: [Peugeot-L] clutch on an stx
>
>
> I just picked up an 82 505td w/a 5sp. and I'm not happy at all w/
> the fact that the pedal has to be on the floor to disengage the
> clutch. I bought a master and a slave rebuild kit, and I'm in the
> process of doing that now. If that doesn't cure my "problem", does
> anyone have any suggestions? Longer rods on either end?
>
> Thanks,
>
> kevin
>
> ________________________________
> From: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-L%40yahoogroups.com> [peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-L%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of Rulon Pope [rulon_pope@yahoo.com<mailto:rulon_pope%40yahoo.com>]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:05 PM
> To: peugeot-l@yahoogroups.com<mailto:peugeot-l%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Peugeot-L] clutch on an stx
>
> A few years ago, I asked if anyone else was bothered by the fact
> that the clutch engages so low to the floor. I wondered if a new
> clutch would help. As I recall, I got answers like "live with it".
> As it is, no one in my family will drive it and I don't really like
> it either. I put in a new rod and that didn't do anything. Anyway,
> I thought I would try again to see if "live with it" is the best I
> can do. Thanks. Rulon
>
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