i just found out it is a common problem in my car’s that Lexus leaves air in the clutch hydraulic system of my car. It would explain allot of the problems i am having with the clutch of the car. Is it an easy fix to do my self? or does it require some work? keep in mind i am not the greatest mechanic by any means at all.
ever blead brakes before? it’s the exact same thing you just gotta find the bleader valve for the clutch on your car. becarefull not to get any brake fluid on the paint it will take off any un clearcoated paint with a quickness
This generally takes 2 people.
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Get a container to catch fluid that will leak. Jack car up and support with jack stands.
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Have someone in the car push the clutch pedal down, when the pedal is all the way down, loosen the bleeder and watch for air to escape.
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Close the bleeder and then have them release the pedal, this will ensure air does not get introduced back into the system.
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Do this a few times while watching the level in the clutch master cylinder resevoir. Add fluid as needed and repeat the steps above until you have a firm clutch pedal and there is no signs of air escaping in the fluid when the bleeder is opened.
Good luck and use jack stands
You could also try a mityvac to take the air out, a bit easier, less mess, and a 1 person job. Worked fine for my car. Kit costs around $40-60 for a hand vacuum pump and fittings.
for most cars with a hydro clutch, the bleeder should be on the slave cylinder.
do it the way carnut said
+1 on the carnut method. Works a bit better than the mightyvac. Only go mighty vac if you have no choice/ no one to help you.
The Lex might have a clutch damper loop which would make the bleeding process more difficult since they have tendencies to trap air. A vacuum system would probably be the fastest and most effective method.