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12WhiteLS · 06-03-2014, 03:30 PM

I just installed my GTO reservoir following the tutorials on this site. Everything work out well and overall it was an easy install. One question I have is regarding possible air in the clutch line. After hooking everything back up I filled both reservoirs to in between min and max, put the caps back on, and then pumped the clutch pedal a dozen times. I went back to inspect and the fluid in the clutch reservoir was now slightly under minimum. I filled it back up and took the car for a test drive. It seemed to brake ok and clutch worked normally. I plan on monitoring it closely the rest of the week. Any risk that I put air into my clutch line?

fourmz · 06-03-2014, 05:06 PM

you should bleed it to be sure. I thought I would be fine but still got air in my system.

JDP Sales · 06-03-2014, 05:26 PM

You should not have to bleed anything as long as you didn't mess with any pedals while it was apart. It's common to have a little air in the new clutch line, but it will come to the top after a little bit of time.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

06-03-2014, 03:30 PM	#1
12WhiteLS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NE FL Posts: 136	Clutch Reservoir Install Question I just installed my GTO reservoir following the tutorials on this site. Everything work out well and overall it was an easy install. One question I have is regarding possible air in the clutch line. After hooking everything back up I filled both reservoirs to in between min and max, put the caps back on, and then pumped the clutch pedal a dozen times. I went back to inspect and the fluid in the clutch reservoir was now slightly under minimum. I filled it back up and took the car for a test drive. It seemed to brake ok and clutch worked normally. I plan on monitoring it closely the rest of the week. Any risk that I put air into my clutch line?

06-03-2014, 05:06 PM	#2
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	you should bleed it to be sure. I thought I would be fine but still got air in my system. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

06-03-2014, 05:26 PM	#3
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	You should not have to bleed anything as long as you didn't mess with any pedals while it was apart. It's common to have a little air in the new clutch line, but it will come to the top after a little bit of time. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007