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Pegleg



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Clutch fluid

I'm thinking of changing the clutch fluid as a preventive measure against the dreaded slave cylinder inside the bell housing leaking.
Anyone know where the bleed screw/nipple is? Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #93597 27th Feb 2011 10:33 pm
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alex_pescaru



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Here is a document about how to bleed the clutch system.
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...eeding.pdf

Besides the picture on the document above, where tells you where the bleed screw is and the need of its unscrewing by two turns, look at the picture below. The bleed screw is position 9.
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...ch%7E0.jpg

Post #93599 27th Feb 2011 11:06 pm
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Pegleg



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Alex,
Thank you. You come up with the answers yet again!!!
Do you think changing the clutch fluid every 3 years is wise? Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #93601 27th Feb 2011 11:20 pm
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Wise, yes. Needed... you decide.
Anyway, the maintenance sheet says every 3 years.

FL2 uses DOT4 brake fluid. See more info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_4

As long as the system is closed, and there is no contact with the (wet) atmosphere, there is no concern.
When a brake fluid become contaminated with water, its color turns to a slight brown.
Otherwise, if its color is honey yellow, then there is no concern.

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