My new engine and clutch install on my 1999 v70 is about to be finished except for the fact that I can not bleed the system properly.

At first when I tried to bleed the system no brake fluid came out of the slave cylinder, just air. I ordered a new clutch master cylinder thinking that was the problem until I read this.

After reading this helpful article, I went out to make my own pressureized brake fluid bleeder, its a bit rigged but it seals and can build up plenty of pressure. I don't have a pressure gauge installed but im pretty sure Im getting it over 20 psi.



With the added pressure, now all that comes out the slave is more air.



Has anyone bleed the clutch on a v70? I have searched the forum and have not had any luck. Solving this problem means I get my car back after months of it being in my garage.

 

Are you puming fluid into the system from the bottle?
It should be bleeding fluid out by now.

 

I like these the best for home wrenching:

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...+bleeder&dds=1

What's up with hose clamp? Are you actually pressurizing the brake reservoir or is fluid leaking all over?

Also 20 psi seems excessive; I would think 10 psi or so should be plenty.