Do you think that the car needs a separate Clutch Fluid reservoir - Page 44 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

slvr5thgen · 05-09-2014, 01:05 PM

I can make the brackets if anyone is interested I have access to a water jet and made my own to use the stock hose

JCunningham · 05-09-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroLS

Finished my install today. I did not like the look of the bracket and did not want to drill holes into the metal so here is what I did.

where did you get those ties?

slvr5thgen · 05-11-2014, 09:18 PM

http://m.ebay.com/itm/221438187402?nav=SELLING_ACTIVE

Wadeifer · 07-02-2014, 09:53 PM

Installed mine a few weeks ago (34,000 miles) and have changed the fluid 4 times since. After 1 week the new fluid is amber. How long should the fluid stay clear? Did I not flush it out enough yet?

nak3dsnake · 07-02-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wadeifer

Installed mine a few weeks ago (34,000 miles) and have changed the fluid 4 times since. After 1 week the new fluid is amber. How long should the fluid stay clear? Did I not flush it out enough yet?

I change mine with every oil change. If you track the car, you should change it much more often. Normal brake fluids are hygroscopic, and absorb moisture from the air, which creates that amber color you see. Its not something that you can prevent unless you move to a Dot5 or other silicone based brake fluids. Its not something that will be harmful either unless you go long periods of time without changing it.

Skylane765 · 07-05-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bbardo

I would like to see the aftermarket offer this option.
Clutch dust can't be a good thing for the ABS to deal with IMO

You can not get clutch dust in any fluid.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-06-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

You can not get clutch dust in any fluid.

Yes you can, its been shown in tests and pics of the clutch dust passing the throw out barring.

Ragnar · 07-07-2014, 10:24 AM

This is what it looks like in 3000 miles.

wakespeak · 07-08-2014, 01:15 PM

I change it via a 2-3 suck out/refills of the reservoir as soon as the clutch pedal starts creaking when I depress it (clearly heard with engine off). About every oil change. I have had it now for about 20K miles and I only get a minor residue of clutch dust now. Mostly, the fluid seems to lose its properties.

MickGIS · 08-28-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flht99b

Here are the instructions I wrote to install the GTO reservoir...

Hey Ed,

It's been awhile since this thread I just now stumbled upon it. How did you get the hose off the master cylinder I can barely reach it and the clamp is facing downwards and to the back a bit so I can't get long reach pliers on it.

Mick

CamaroLS · 07-18-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MickGIS

Hey Ed,

It's been awhile since this thread I just now stumbled upon it. How did you get the hose off the master cylinder I can barely reach it and the clamp is facing downwards and to the back a bit so I can't get long reach pliers on it.

Mick

Have not been on this topic again till now. I done this on my 2011 LS and now last week on my new 2014 SS. I just reached down with a pair of gloves on and pulled the clamp forward enough to get a pair of pliers on it to slide it off the hose. Make sure you put a towel underneath just incase some brake fluid drips after pulling off the hose. There is a video on YouTube about it.

CWI · 08-06-2015, 04:42 PM

OK, knowing that some of the shifting and clutch return problems are caused by heat boiling the fluid, I found this link https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flu...ison-chart.cfm
Someone may have posted this on a previous page so forgive me if it was. Some of these have boiling points over 500F and the chart has links for where to purchase.
Every time my clutch has failed to return the pedal it has been high RPM shifts which would lead me to believe the header heat was causing the problem. Can't hurt to go to higher boiling point fluid.

CWI · 08-06-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

I change mine with every oil change. If you track the car, you should change it much more often. Normal brake fluids are hygroscopic, and absorb moisture from the air, which creates that amber color you see. Its not something that you can prevent unless you move to a Dot5 or other silicone based brake fluids. Its not something that will be harmful either unless you go long periods of time without changing it.

There are synthetic DOT 3 and 4 fluids. Do they do they absorb moisture too?

JCunningham · 08-06-2015, 04:52 PM

im going to be running Castrol SRF 518 wet 608 dry

07-07-2014, 10:24 AM	#610
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	This is what it looks like in 3000 miles. Attached Images

07-08-2014, 01:15 PM	#611
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	I change it via a 2-3 suck out/refills of the reservoir as soon as the clutch pedal starts creaking when I depress it (clearly heard with engine off). About every oil change. I have had it now for about 20K miles and I only get a minor residue of clutch dust now. Mostly, the fluid seems to lose its properties. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

08-06-2015, 04:42 PM	#614
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	OK, knowing that some of the shifting and clutch return problems are caused by heat boiling the fluid, I found this link https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flu...ison-chart.cfm Someone may have posted this on a previous page so forgive me if it was. Some of these have boiling points over 500F and the chart has links for where to purchase. Every time my clutch has failed to return the pedal it has been high RPM shifts which would lead me to believe the header heat was causing the problem. Can't hurt to go to higher boiling point fluid. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

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JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	im going to be running Castrol SRF 518 wet 608 dry __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

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07-02-2014, 09:53 PM	#606
Wadeifer Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock Posts: 23	Installed mine a few weeks ago (34,000 miles) and have changed the fluid 4 times since. After 1 week the new fluid is amber. How long should the fluid stay clear? Did I not flush it out enough yet?