Davyhoogy
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Any tips for changing the clutch cable? Ordered one off ebay a few weeks ago and thought may aswell do it while I'm off for at least 3 weeks.
Clutch cable help
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Its hydraulic
Davyhoogy
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I'm sure I read a post about rubber clutch hoses possibly causing gear change issues!
That'd be a hose mate not a cable. If you're changing the hose go for a stainless steel one and remove the CDV if it's still fitted.
Tony.
Tony.
I'd like to know who sent you a clutch cable for a z3
Think his name was Trotter Sean?
Tony.
Tony.
Davyhoogy
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Ah that's just me getting my words wrong ha. I have a braided clutch hose.I'd like to know who sent you a clutch cable for a z3
Any tips on changing that instead lol
tips? get someone else to do it, unless you like brake fluid down your arms, in your face, having to bleed the systems afterwards because it all ran out.
Its a horrible job, in the worst of positions...... other than that, give it a go...
Its a horrible job, in the worst of positions...... other than that, give it a go...
I dont know if this helps....
As this is the 1.9 - 4pot, so may be different........
Actually you can get to the other side from the top on mine ......
Just taken this picture..
I don't think the clutch pedal works the same as the brake in that you cant depress it a bit to cut off the fluid reservoir.
Unless some knows differently????
You can always syringe out some of the fluid from the brake/clutch reservoir just down to a level below the top pipe outlet which is the clutch one.
At least you will only have whats in the pipework come out when you remove the hose.
As this is the 1.9 - 4pot, so may be different........
Actually you can get to the other side from the top on mine ......
Just taken this picture..
I don't think the clutch pedal works the same as the brake in that you cant depress it a bit to cut off the fluid reservoir.
Unless some knows differently????
You can always syringe out some of the fluid from the brake/clutch reservoir just down to a level below the top pipe outlet which is the clutch one.
At least you will only have whats in the pipework come out when you remove the hose.
There's a small rubber tube from the fluid reservoir which feeds the clutch master cylinder. You should be able to pinch it to stop fluid running down to the clutch master cylinder.
Tony.
Tony.
Davyhoogy
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I like a challenge. If I lose the fluid up my arms then I guess I'll be asking how to top it up the day after haha
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biggest problem you tend to have with hydraulic clutches is the bleeding can be a bit of hassle to get pressure back up ( not always the case though)
Stephen.
Stephen.
This is on my jobs list. I've just read what little there is in Bentley and it says to change your clutch fluid every year! I can't even find the reservoir and don't remember ever seeing it.....
It doesn't run off the brake reservoir by any chance does it?
It doesn't run off the brake reservoir by any chance does it?
Hi Steve, yes the clutch m/cyl. is fed from the brake fluid reservoir via a small hose about half way down the side. It is situated halfway down so that eve n if you lose clutch fluid you can eventually lose clutch operation but still have brakes.
Tony.
Ah Thanks Tony.