A question about bleeder fittings.

[Paniolo]

I'm going to change the fluid in my hydraulic clutch. What size hose fits over the bleeder nipple?

Thanks

[chaos901]

Don't know the actual size, just went to the auto parts store and bought a couple of different ones.  One fit fine.

Obviously much smaller than the one needed to bleed brakes, but I don't know that actual size either.

[Hossamania]

Do you have a brake bleeder kit? They come with different size bleeder connectors, one of them may fit. I was going to say should fit, but if it is substantially smaller than a brake bleeder, maybe not.

[Paniolo]

No, I don't have a brake bleeder kit. I was just going to run a long hose into a jar, loosen the nipple, open the reservoir, and let the fluid drain.

[crock]

Aquarium tubing ?

[Paniolo]

When I picked up the DOT 4, I got the smallest hose they had. It barely fit on the nipple. I had to use a tiny zip tie to help keep it on. I was shocked at the condition of the fluid I pumped out. Hopefully I won't lose my clutch again when I hit 9,000 feet above sea level. 


I'm going to do the front brakes next. Should I start with the front caliper that is furthest from the lever, or closest to the lever?

[Coyote]

I would have put DOT 5.1 back in it.

[Hossamania]

When I picked up the DOT 4, I got the smallest hose they had. It barely fit on the nipple. I had to use a tiny zip tie to help keep it on. I was shocked at the condition of the fluid I pumped out. Hopefully I won't lose my clutch again when I hit 9,000 feet above sea level. 


I'm going to do the front brakes next. Should I start with the front caliper that is furthest from the lever, or closest to the lever?

It really doesn't matter which one you start with.

[Breeze]

My truck service manual says to start with the furthest away fitting.

[92flhtcu]

furthest from Master first is the long time rule of thumb, albeit on a dual disc front end on a harley there is only about 6" diff, i still do furthest first