OK, dumb thought - the clutch and brakes share the same fluid. So when you change the brake fluid, is there a bleed screw for the clutch? Where does it come in the "farthest to nearest" order?

 

Bump for a good question!

 

Is there in fact a bleed screw for the clutch?

 

If you have a hydraulic clutch you have a bleeder screw. On the Evo (and most other cars) it's right on top of the clutch cylinder. Just follow the hose from the brake fluid reservoir to the transmission and there should be a bleeder screw on the clutch cylinder. You may need to remove some parts to see the bleeder and it should be covered with a rubber cap just to make it harder to see .

The clutch hydraulics are a semi-separate line from the brakes so unless the reservoir has been completely emptied or the clutch line has been opened you shouldn't have to worry about it.

You bleed the clutch line the same way as you do the brakes but the clutch pedal relies on the hydraulic pressure to act as a return spring so it should stay down by itself when the bleeder is open. You have to manually pull the pedal back up after you close the bleeder screw before you can push it back down again. Once the screw is closed the pedal will operate as normal again. It's kind of a pain and I wouldn't do it just for kicks.

 

Well, it wouldn't be for kicks. I was planning on changing the fluid. Thanks for the info, though.

 

To drain the clutch line, just disconnect the line from the clutch cylinder and let it all drip out. If you do that first, by the time you are done with the brakes the clutch line should be empty, but to speed up the process you can pump the clutch pedal.

 

BTW, it may be that the clutch restricter valve and spring will fall out when the hydraulic line is disconnected from the cylinder. If you want to retain them pay close attention to how they come out so you can put them back in the correct order. I personally feel that it should just be left out for enhanced clutch feel, but if driveline warranty is an issue you may wish to leave it in.

 

Warranty?

JK. Thanks for the info. I gotta get at this when my new clutch line comes in. Got the fluid waiting.

 

I was just at the dealer to get my oil changed.. (rain so I couldn't do it outside). I told them I also had a little bit of a mushy clutch when I got warm out, but when it is cold out the clutch is fine. They told me they would bleed the clutch fluid or change it for free under warranty.. if you still have the warranty, it would save a big hassle.
edit: sorry I didn't see that you were getting a new clutch.. nm.

 

Me? A new clutch?

You misread. "New clutch line" is what I said...

 

oh boy, I'm out of it.. lol. Sorry, I was at work and just snuck onto the computer in one of the new car showrooms at the dealership. heh. Sorry about that.

 

 

the bleed screw is the one with the green nipple on it.

 

Thanks!

 

Have done this yet Doug?