Fluid type and bleeding Hydraulic Clutch

[TimG427]

Good questions, this is a CSX4000 series with slave cylinder. The car just arrived by transport. Fortunately, the clutch worked for unloading. I did look and drive the car before acquiring it. The canister is empty, no fluid, but it’s been in my garage for only two days. I do have a suction bleeder, so I'll refill the system and bleed it.

Thank you for the advice. I was truly going for my maiden trip yesterday since the rain cleared a bit.

[jhv48]

First, crawl under the car and see if there is any fluid on the slave cylinder. If everything is dry, then fill the reservoir and bleed the system.

If the bleeder is on the top of the slave, all you need to do is open the bleeder valve and pour brake fluid into the reservoir. Gravity will bleed it for you. Just don't let the reservoir go empty while it bleeds itself.