[s-cars] Bleeding hydraulic clutch line - possible mistake? (long)

[Djdawson2@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/5/2005 4:15:56 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
UrS4 at sympatico.ca writes:

So to  end this saga with a question, have I damaged either of the clutch  
cylinders?
 
Doubtful.
 

Is it normal for no fluid to flow until the clutch pedal is depressed when  
bleeding the clutch line?
 
When you have a clog like you had, that is to be expected.  I've seen  this 
on clutch slave cylinders, as well as calipers.
 

Any comments or insight is welcome.



Just bleed the system more frequently, and this won't happen.  Based  on the 
amount of crud, you may have a failure in the future... either a tight  
caliper or a failed slave... but don't hold your breath.  It will likely be  fine.
 
I like to use ATE fluid.  I buy it in clear and blue.  That way I  can 
alternate colors, and easily determine when I've done a complete  bleed.
HTH,
Dave