Cascadia hydraulic clutch bleeding 

Cap from a 2 galon or 5 galon plastic fule can fits the top of master cylinder. Inserted 3/8 hose inside spout ( old style spout) and secured with black tape. Used about 1 or two ponds of pressure, bleed the slave off worked perfectly. This was after replacing just the hose that had a hole rubbed thru.

Thanks for the video. On my 2014 Cascadia, I had the same problem, I didn't realize.my slave cylinder had a slow leak, and I unknowingly ran my fluid low. Also the plastic piece that pushes on the master cylinder plunger on the pedal assy. crumpled into 5 pieces. My pedal whet all the way to the floor and I could barely get it in gear without grinding a little.. Then I woke up one morning and everything changed I couldn't depress the clutch but only a couple inches, and as soon as I moved the pedal a 1/2 inch it would engage. Thats when I noticed that was left of plastic piece was jammed sideways. I was driving up a heavy grade and I heard my clutch slip a little, so I pulled over at a loves and thought I was done. I called 2 different Freightliner dealers and a well know other respected truck repair shop and they all told me the same thing (I needed a whole new clutch put in to the tune of $3700-$4700. I knew my clutch was fine because I baby my truck and have never abused the clutch or my. clutch brake. That's when I noticed I was out of fluid. I filled up the resivore, loosened the release valve and pumped the master cylinder plunger several times with a pair of plyers, then tightened the fluid valve and away I went. I glued a piece of broom stick into the hole that the plastic part fit into and glued a beer cap on the end to keep the plunger from mushrooming the wood, and away i went. That happened several weeks ago and I have had no problems since. I keep a close eye on my resivore now though, and will replace both soon.

Thank you for the video.. looking forward to changing master cylinder on my own.. got the slave cylinder fixed already..

damn the cap with the tire valve was genius man

I just used this trick to get the air out of the system. Thank you for the video

The jab at step deckers at the end 💀 😅

Great video and extremely helpful. Thank you for saving me an expensive shop bill. Easy fix!!! 👍👍👍

It works if you force air from the bleeder up through the master cylinder.

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the money saver

You can use a hand bleeder pump for bleeding brakes

thanks! I did it and it was so easy and thank so much for you time! God bless you

Keep up to great work on the videos

Thank you for the video, but all that work is not needed. It is very simple to do. Just remove the slave cylinder to hold vertical. Then gravity bleed through the nipple twice. Then push on the piston inside the slave cylinder with a socket extension. You will hear the sound of bubbles coming from the reservoir up top. Push in the piston a second time and you should hear it again. By the third or fourth time there should be no more sound. This means your system is bled. Won't take very long to bleed. Your clutch will be hard right away. I bled my International Prostar which has the same slave cylinder as yours. Here is a link to a video that shows the correct procedure ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AWxpUYiBHKQ.html.

Smart best video explainerd every thanks for posting it

Thank you for the tips. Great video

I like How you explain steps by step awesome 👍

Thank you for sharing and save us lots of time and money

Fyi...u did too much with that cap and valve stem. All u need to do is fill the reservoir (leave cap off) and go underneath the truck. Unscrew the 4 screws on the slave cylinder, hold it vertically with the hose being on top, push the piston by hand all the way in 3 or 4 times. Done. Super easy no mess and no need for another cap. Takes all of 5 mins. Plus it can be done without a helper. Oh the clutch paddle must be up. If it is depressed the air will not purge up through the tank.

BUEN DÍA.. FAVOR Y ME INFORMA COMO SE REMPLAZA LA MANGUERA DEL LÍQUIDO DE LA BOMBA DEL CLOSTH DE LA CASCADIA.. GRACIAS POR SU PRONTA RESPUESTA

Thank you so much good explanation saved some more money 💰

Thanks for posting.👍

How did you get that clip onto the line on the new slave cylinder?

Great video! 👏🏽👏🏽

that part is $650 now at Freightliner

Awesome video.

Unless you’re a step decker than you’re not going to make the big bucks😂😂😂😂😂

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

Why not bleed it the same way as brakes on a car or any other automotive car clutch by having someone to press and release the clutch pedal while person under the truck is cracking loose the bleeder valve on a slave cylinder and watches the air bubbles coming out of it through the clear hose? And topping off the clutch fluid reservoir? BTW Meritor Wabco also makes the clutch control repair kits which includes that plunger valve that hardens over time and looses its ability to push the brake fluid into the slave cylinder thus engaging the clutch. No need to pay $450 for pedal assembly if rebuild kit only costs like $75.

Brother I changed three different clutch in six months I clutch same problem clutch get engaged high and when I press excelsior truck rase rpm but could not take speed what be the problem thanks for any help

Great video

Thanks allot you r the king 👑.

Would you have a part number by any chance on that pedal?

Thanks

How to tell when it needed to be replaced

Thank u for ur posting

Very helpful. Thanks

Kinda like bleeding an HD sportster back break line.

I can see the valve on that part what he holds in his hand but I don't know where it is located on the truck.

Those 4 bolts on slave cylinder stuck. Any tips to get them off?

I have this problem with my 06 oeterbilt 387. Havent been able to find any video on how to repair this

I have a question What does it mean When your clutch go all way to the floor and don’t come back up Have to finesse the clutch to get it to stop

Can you bleed it by pressing the clutch and cracking the bleeder screw?

What about if there’s an oil leak around the slave cylinder itself. Does it need to be replaced ?

Do you know the part numbers?

Great video thank you so much!!

What is name of white fluid tank? In my truck fluid leak from bottom of white tank how can i fix it?

My clutch pedal is hard to press, do u think it will solve the problem if I bleed the air out? I changed the pedal and the slave cylinder

Can you use a bike pump to replace the compressor

No no no master mechanic is right here guys no one better then me Fuck all this bullshit Just fill the damn resivior Take the slave cylinder out all the way all four bolts.... Make sure clutch pedal is lifted And pump that slave cylinder by hand... About 3 minutes jobs done Good luck!!!

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I said it going through all that why can't you use a hand bleeder pump for bleeding brakes you know you don't have to explain everything and everybody is dummies out here

Instead of showing this show us when u fix it