[Victor Ward]

The three times I bled mine I had the same issue.
I’ve learned that when you attempt this to have a ton of fluid on me and when you finally do get a pedal, don’t think you can make it even better

 

[junebugkp]

Yeah right now it look like I'm going to need about 5 gallons of DOT 3 to get this done. Its crazy how I do not see/hear any air coming out now but the pedal still goes straight to the floor without any pressure to it.

 

[sullyman56]

I replaced the slave cylinder on my 2013 JK and couldn’t get it to bleed properly either. I finally gave up and sent it to the dealer.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

I have flushed the clutch fluid on my 2015 a few times using the Motive power bleeder without any issue at all. I would suspect the new slave cylinder or the hydraulic line fitting. What brand of slave cylinder did you install?

 

[junebugkp]

From what I’ve read most people recommend Dorman so that is what I went with.

 

[vanhalo]

I noticed a difference between the the master cylinder bleed cap adapter on the Motive Power Brake Bleeder kit 0113 vs. the Miller Tool 6921 specified in the service manual.

The Miller tool his a stem that makes sure it is submerged in fluid. The Motive cap does not.

I was getting ready to use my Motive kit for the first time.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

From what I’ve read most people recommend Dorman so that is what I went with.

I would recommend installing a Mopar slave cylinder if you find that the hydraulic line fitting attachment to the slave is sealing properly.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

I noticed a difference between the the master cylinder bleed cap adapter on the Motive Power Brake Bleeder kit 0113 vs. the Miller Tool 6921 specified in the service manual.

The Miller tool his a stem that makes sure it is submerged in fluid. The Motive cap does not.

I was getting ready to use my Motive kit for the first time.

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I only use the Motive to pressurize the system, and have never filled it with brake fluid. It eliminates the messy cleanup, and any risk of aerating the system. I just fill the master cylinder reservoir full of brake fluid and attach the motive cap, then pump it up to full pressure. I then go down and open the bleed valve to let the fluid flow for a bit and time how fast it takes to drain the reservoir down to the minimum level. I then release pressure, refill the reservoir, and repeat the process until I am satisfied with the fluid coming out. When bleeding the clutch fluid I also try to park nose down on a hill so that the bleed valve is at a higher point in the system. I also use this process to bleed the brakes, and it has never failed to produce a satisfactory result.

 

[junebugkp]

Do you bleed the slave with it installed? I've heard some people say to take it out so that you can bleed is at a 45 degree angle to help get air out but other people say that is not necessary.

 

[junebugkp]

I would recommend installing a Mopar slave cylinder if you find that the hydraulic line fitting attachment to the slave is sealing properly.

The line seems to be good. I do not see any leaks and when I pressurize the system the pressure does not leak down.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

Do you bleed the slave with it installed? I've heard some people say to take it out so that you can bleed is at a 45 degree angle to help get air out but other people say that is not necessary.

No I have a sloped driveway so I just park nose down so the bleed valve is pointed higher up in the system, but with the Motive it really shouldn't make much difference.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

The line seems to be good. I do not see any leaks and when I pressurize the system the pressure does not leak down.

I'd just return that Dorman as defective, and pick up the 52060133AD Mopar slave cylinder for $100 from Rock Auto assuming everything worked properly prior to you installing the Dorman slave cylinder. (Mopar MSRP is $151)

2007 JEEP WRANGLER 3.8L V6 Clutch Slave Cylinder | RockAuto

 

[Bkircheis73]

Hey everyone. I recently changed my slave cylinder and have been having a really hard time bleeding the system. I’m using a motive power bleeder and have a steady stream of fluid flowing out of the bleeder on the slave cylinder but I still don’t have a pedal at all. Does anyone have any tips? This is on a 07 jku by the way. Thanks in advance.

I recently install a new slave cylinder, took 4 tries to get a good one from the store. I ended up opening the valve, running a 3/16 rubber hose back to the top of the master cylinder. Took about a week but 2-3 time a day I would pump the clutch until the air finally stopped coming out. Just like bench bleeding, only on the vehicle.

 

[junebugkp]

Thanks for all of the responses. I think I'm going to try and take it out of the trans and bleed it at an angle one more time and if that doesn't work I will return it and buy a Mopar brand.

 

[GreenRubi2015]

Thanks for all of the responses. I think I'm going to try and take it out of the trans and bleed it at an angle one more time and if that doesn't work I will return it and buy a Mopar brand.

Give us an update on the result if you have the opportunity.

 

[junebugkp]

I still could not get a pedal so I ordered a Mopar slave and will update when I get that installed.

 

[kirlax09]

Curious how this turns out. I had the same problems when replacing. I returned a couple of them on Amazon and then paid more for one at a local autoparts store and finally got it to work. Not sure what brand but was not Mopar.

For me I think what I had to do was once I got some pedal, I drove around a little, waited a bit and then bled again. Repeated that a few times. I still feel like pedal needs to be stronger but afraid to try to bleed again and have to start all over.

I have a little trouble shifting into second gear. Not sure what the issue is but may try a Mopar slave if that helps you. Good luck!

 

[junebugkp]

The new SC should deliver tomorrow so hopefully I can give a try tomorrow evening.

 

[rubicon1785]

Have you tried just doing it the normal way with someone pumping the clutch pedal a few times and holding to the floor while you open the bleeder a little?