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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Well I just purchased some Motul RBF600 from Sharif but I have no idea how to change the fluid...is there a how to out there or can anybody tell me? Also is 1 bottle enough? I figure next weekend I'll change the clutch/tranny/diff fluids all at once. Just need a how-to for the clutch fluid...thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Did you get the braided line too, may as well if your changing the fluid. Also , have you ever bleed brakes ? If you have , its the same way , you have a bleed port on the slave.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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no i didn't purchase a braided line...didn't feel i need to until i replace my clutch. ive never bleed brakes before either so i have no clue. the only thing ive done before is change the diff fluid at 15k miles.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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My suggestion, look in the regional section and find someone in your area who can help you do it. Its a simple job, but you can easily screw up while learning.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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if you are familiar with bleeding brakes, it's the same thing. Have a person sit in the car pumping the clutch while you are loosening and tightening the bleeder valve under the car.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Did you get the braided line too, may as well if your changing the fluid. Also , have you ever bleed brakes ? If you have , its the same way , you have a bleed port on the slave.
what is braided line? does it necessary need to replace when bleeding the clutch fluid? what happen if dont replace it? tks
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Definitely get the braided line before you do this. It replaces the OEM rubber line, that runs from the slave cylinder to the hard line on the chassis. It's only about 8" long or so, but does make a big difference.

If you do the line now, you won't have to drain your clutch fluid and re-bleed when you install your clutch. You can just set the slave cylinder out of the way.

-Tim
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Might i suggest the FSM (FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL)

YOU CAN CLICKY HERE: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/350Z/

SEE SECTION CL - CLUTCH FLUID - BLEED
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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oh, and these are kinda nice......if you dont have a buddy available to help...

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http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...eder&Submit=Go
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