Ford Ranger & Mazda B-Series Pickup Clutch Hydraulic Release System Bleeding Procedures

Video shows an easy way to bleed the clutch hydraulics on a Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series pickup. We also have a video Ranger Bleeding Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91IYY_YENRw that shows the procedure on an actual truck. (Presented by Gary Croyle of Perfection)

Video Topics include:

- Describing symptoms of air trapped in the release system (i.e. no release, poor release, gear grinding, can't put into 1st or reverse)

- Bench Testing & Bleeding of Clutch Master Cylinder

- Testing Clutch Master Cylinder on Vehicle

- Inserting clutch line into new Perfection TECH-Link™ connector

- Gravity Bleeding of Slave Cylinder

- Demonstration of proper plate lift after successful clutch bleeding

This whole clutch bleeding procedure was done using absolutely NO special tools. Only a Philips screwdriver was used. You can easily do this too!

Try this procedure on your next Ford Ranger or Mazda pickup clutch job. You will be glad you did. It works, its easy and you will save lots of time!

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1-800-258-8312 then dial 4

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[qloopp]

Is there a check valve that is pushed open when the pipe coupler is installed onto the slave? That's the only thing I can figure, and the cap is just a loose fitting dust cap for shipping, not fluid retention.

[perfectionclutch]

@qloopp Each end of the connection system has a check valve built into it. With the line disconnected from the slave cylinder, the check valve is closed and it does allow you to test w/o leaking as demonstrated. Once the system is installed and gravity bled, you can disconnect the line and re-connect the line and not loose fluid or ingest air. Many Ranger models actually have pre filled replacement systems (master+line+slave cylinder) available, install, connect and drive away. Gary

[timster258]

would this set up be similar to one on a Pontiac sunfire?

[perfectionclutch]

@timster258

Up to 1999 they did use a similar connector, it was black in color. In 2000 they switched connector systems to an all plastic connection that uses a small dia wire clip to lock it in. I'll check one of the feed line connectors later today, but I'm pretty sure it has a quick connect check valve system. Gary

[urgrandmascar]

PLEASE ANSWER THIS: i have done this to my 03 ranger, i was sure that there was a massive bubble in the line, i did the whole procedure at my house and it didnt work. i made sure not to invert the resivoir when reinstalling...i dont know what else it could be.. a shot master cylinder? cracked resivoir??? the pedal is still not firm and wont go in gear, it only helped a little since initially when the pedal was completely limp

[perfectionclutch]

@urgrandmascar

1. Please watch our Ranger Part II video, it shows the process with a system in the truck that will not release. Includes testing and diagnostics.

2. Call our Tech Line. We do not charge. 800 258 8312 Press 4. 8-5 M-F EST.

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, best to call.

Gary

[matflashlight]

it's all fine and dandy if you got the system on a table. but how bout when it's all still on the truck and your alone.

[metrowriter]

After 2 days of bleeding my new master and slave cylinders to no avail, I followed the instructions in the video and had immediate results. Thank you so much for restoring my sanity and getting me back on the road!!!

[qloopp]

Just curious about the plug that was in the end of the pipe, when you pushed on the master with the screwdriver and later with the brake pedal (before removing plug) it did not shoot off even though you were probably developing fairly high pressure. How is the plug held in? It seems like you flipped it off the line really easily. I can't figure how the pressure didn't pop it off.

[AMiAzn]

@Clothify I have the same problem on my 91 ford ranger. At a stop, few seconds later. Push in Clutch and it won't go in gear.

[urgrandmascar]

@perfectionclutch ok I will in the future, had to end up taking it to the shop, it was a cracked slave cylinder and was spewing clutch fluid all over clutch. clutch then got corroded, fortunately it was only 900 to fix.