help fix my car break fluid problem?

Question

the break fluid ended and air got into it so the clutch pedal is dead is there a way i can fix this myself and if not how much should i pay to fix this thank you

Answer 1

First of all your it sounds like you need to have your brake system inspected for leaks.
But here is the proper way of bleeding your brakes.
Start with the recommended brake fluid for your vehicle, fill the master cylinder, leave the cap off, have some one pump the brakes and hold the pedal down. Go to the left rear wheel FIRST and open the bleeder valve allowing the fluid to drain out until you see air coming out, when the air stops coming out and fluid starts flowing again shut the bleeder valve on this wheel.
Go check the fluid level in the master cylinder and top it off.
Now go to the right rear wheel and repeat the process that you did on the left wheel, then top off the fluid in the master cylinder.
Next go to the right front wheel and repeat the process, and then complete the left front wheel. Finally you will see a bleeder valve on the master cylinder repeat the process here to get the last possible air out of the line.
If you've followed this procedure you should have what called a stiff pedal as opposed to a soft pedal (Your current situation).
It's important to go in the order I showed you (left rear-right rear-right front-left-front-mastercylinder) in doing this you are starting with the bleeder valve furthest from the source where air can get into the line, ie the mastercylinder.
Once you've done this, drive it and check your fluid level in the master cylinder over the next several days, if the fluid level is dropping make sure all your bleeder valves are dry and not leaking, trace your brake lines inspecting for any visible leaks,inspect the seal in the cap on your master cylinder, it should be firmly in place filling the entire area within the cylinder. If these all check out my advice is to take your vehicle to a brake repair shop and let them inspect the slave cylinder and the vacum booster.

Answer 2

This pretty easy to fix if you have some mechanical ability. There is a "bleeder" screw on the clutch slave cylinder down next to the clutch. Fill the reservoir on the clutch master cylinder. Open the bleeder screw. pump the pedal. Fluid will come out . Close the screw and test the pedal.
The fact that you ran out of fluid means you have a leaking seal. Plan on having this fixed soon so that the problem does not happen again.

Answer 3

if you ran low of fluid for your clutch you can bleed the hydraulic system you need to buy a manual for your car and it should tell you how to do it. Make sure you keep checking the fluid while you are bleeding the system so it doesn't suck more air. It is like bleeding your brake system. just make sure you use the right fluid for your car. You will also need someone to press on the pedal while you are under the car. We just did this to our Jeep.

Answer 4

Here is solution. Refill the thing and leave that big cap off of the master cylinder for overnight. That air will most probably bubble right out of there if left long enough since there is a direct opening right down to the wheel cylinders when the brake pedal is uncompressed. Try it and see.

Answer 5

you could have a leak in your slave or master cylinder that is causing the problem. Usually air doesn't get into the lines by accident. If you find the cause and decide to replace the parts yourself the parts usually come with a set of instructions. Not all of the systems use the same method for bleeding the system. Good luck and hope this helps.

Answer 6

There's a place called Pep Boys that will exchange the brake fluid for $49.
It's the easiest brake bleed I've ever done and it works for the clutch system too.

Answer 7

I guess you are talking about fluid for your clutch,If so your problem is normally at the slave cylinder.You need to add what type of vehicle this is.Cost will depend on vehicle.

Answer 8

go have it fix!