[youloze]

EDIT: I just went out to try again. This time I loosened the bleed screw even further and I finally got fluid through. I couldn't believe how much I had to loosen it. It was at least 2 full turns. I've never had to loosen any other (many) cars bleed nipples that much haha. Anyway, if anyone comes across this in the future, the clutch can be bled using vacuum, just be sure to damn near take the bleed nipples all the way loose

Hi, all. I just did the CDV delete. When I researched bleeding the clutch I found that a pressure bleeder was the preferred method. But I also saw a couple people say that you can vacuum bleed too. Being that I have a vacuum bleeder and not a pressure bleeder, that was the method I tried. Hooked it up to the compressor, cracked the nipple quite a ways and nothing. No fluid whatsoever.

Is it not possible to vacuum bleed the clutch on the G87? And if it must be pressure bled, what is the tool of choice for BMWs? Anyone have a link to a good unit? I found a European specific hand pump pressure bleeder on FCP Euro for $45.

Thanks!

[md5hash]

I can't speak to bleeding the clutch on the G87 M2 because I haven't done it yet. But regarding the question about a good pressure bleeder, I highly recommend the Motive Power Bleeder. I've had one for years that I have used on numerous BMWs and I really like it. Simple, reliable, and works well.. And they generally run less than $50. I know they sell them at FCP, so probably the same as what you found. It's a great choice!

[youloze]

Originally Posted by md5hash

I can't speak to bleeding the clutch on the G87 M2 because I haven't done it yet. But regarding the question about a good pressure bleeder, I highly recommend the Motive Power Bleeder. I've had one for years that I have used on numerous BMWs and I really like it. Simple, reliable, and works well.. And they generally run less than $50. I know they sell them at FCP, so probably the same as what you found. It's a great choice!

Thank you. I think I'll buy the 0109 model as it has the aluminum cap and a couple other features that appear to make it more reliable. The $45 one I found had quite a few recent reviews about leaks and things.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by md5hash

I can't speak to bleeding the clutch on the G87 M2 because I haven't done it yet. But regarding the question about a good pressure bleeder, I highly recommend the Motive Power Bleeder. I've had one for years that I have used on numerous BMWs and I really like it. Simple, reliable, and works well.. And they generally run less than $50. I know they sell them at FCP, so probably the same as what you found. It's a great choice!

I can't recommend this pressure bleeder enough.

I bought one when I swapped to Brembo brakes and SS lines on my E90. It was the easiest brake bleeding I have ever done and only needed me at the caliper.

Worth every penny.

[Mark_17]

I used a vacuum bleeder without issue when I did the CDV delete.

[youloze]

Originally Posted by Mark_17

I used a vacuum bleeder without issue when I did the CDV delete.

EDIT: I just went out to try again. This time I loosened the bleed screw even further and I finally got fluid through. I couldn't believe how much I had to loosen it. It was at least 2 full turns. I've never had to loosen any other (many) cars bleed nipples that much haha. Anyway, if anyone comes across this in the future, the clutch can be bled using vacuum, just be sure to damn near take the bleed nipples all the way loose!

Hmm, interesting. I tried my vacuum bleeder in the same way I've been successful using it during any other brake/clutch line bleeding. I didn't get a single bit of fluid out of the line. Below are the steps I take when using the vacuum bleeder. Do you do anything differently?

*Fill fluid at reservoir
*Connect vacuum bleeder to clutch line nipple
*Fill compressor and connect air hose to vacuum bleeder
*Turn on bleeder to move air
*Crack clutch line bleed nipple until fluid comes out without bubbles/air in line

In my case I did not attempt to have anyone press the clutch during the bleed prosees, which I have done on other cars to aid in getting air out. I attempted my usual bleed procedure about 5 times and even bumped the psi up on the compressor. No luck.