DIY: SS Clutch Hose Install
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The correct part for RX-8 brakes was posted on this forum somewhere, but don't remember. All I can say is search - sorry, dude, if I knew I'd tell ya. What I'm wondering is if you can bleed a dry system just using the one bleeder...
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Thanks! This is an awsome DIY. I plan to do this. I have a parts question. Does RP carry the SB7100 as well? If not where were you able to pick it up? From searching I only see Speedbleeder direct to be my best bet but hell, shipping is more than the part. Thanks!
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This is the best DIY instruction set so far. I followed each step, even got the speedbleeders valve kit for the whole car. A big thanks to you B-NEZ... the RX8 community should do this simple but worthwhile mod. A big positive as you have mentioned already is the consistent clutch engagement point... you were spot on with your description. I got the mazdaspeed braided clutchline... and I am also considering changing over my brake lines to mazdaspeed. Thanks to you... that job will be alot easier when the time comes.
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I just got the Gstop SS brake lines for Christmas (from racingbeat.com). I'm going to buy a SS clutch line, and just do everything at once. If you guys want I'll throw up a DIY, when I do the brake lines.
Thanks for the Writeup Bnez, it looks like a quick and easy install.
Thanks for the Writeup Bnez, it looks like a quick and easy install.
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Quick question for those of you who opted to have a garage do it- about how much did it run you? I'm in an apartment complex and they've been on my case ever since I swapped out my trans and diff oil.
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Nice write up .
Wish I would have seen it before I did mine, lol. The latex trick sounds like a great idea and so is the speed bleeder. I have to hand it to you getting it done without dropping the tranny. I did my flywheel and clutch kit at the same time. Onec I took a look at it there was no way I was buttoning up the tranny. So, leaving the tranny hanging, I had more room to get at the slave. Still, bleeding it by hand was a chore. I'll have to remember about the speed bleeder.
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Wish I would have seen it before I did mine, lol. The latex trick sounds like a great idea and so is the speed bleeder. I have to hand it to you getting it done without dropping the tranny. I did my flywheel and clutch kit at the same time. Onec I took a look at it there was no way I was buttoning up the tranny. So, leaving the tranny hanging, I had more room to get at the slave. Still, bleeding it by hand was a chore. I'll have to remember about the speed bleeder.
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I know they say you're not supposed to mix different types of brake fluids.. so after I install this I need to do a complete flush or can I just refil with the same type of fluid that comes from the factory? Anyone know what that type is?
The owner's manual states SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
I went with ATE Super Blue which is a Dot 4 many others have done this also.
Don't do Dot 5 as it will not absorb any water and tends to mess with the ABS because the water will corrode the brake system since it is not absorbed by the fluid.
Brake fluid absorbs water and being mine is an '04 the brake fluid has been in there for about 2.5 years thought it would be a good time to change it out.
Since the RX-8 has a hydraulic clutch that pulls from the same fluid it gets more use than just a brake system.
When water is absorbed the boil point is lowered and if it boils it makes the brakes and clutch not work as well. It adds air bubbles.
We get a 10% discount if we ask for it and mention RX8club.com when ordering.
http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/
Stainless bleeders are here: http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category/stainlesssteel/
2 speed Bleeders for front calipers RX-8 SB8100 7mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
2 speed bleeders for rear calipers RX-8 SB1010 10mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
2 speed Bleeder clutch RX-8 /master cylinder SB7100 8mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
I went with ATE Super Blue which is a Dot 4 many others have done this also.
Don't do Dot 5 as it will not absorb any water and tends to mess with the ABS because the water will corrode the brake system since it is not absorbed by the fluid.
Brake fluid absorbs water and being mine is an '04 the brake fluid has been in there for about 2.5 years thought it would be a good time to change it out.
Since the RX-8 has a hydraulic clutch that pulls from the same fluid it gets more use than just a brake system.
When water is absorbed the boil point is lowered and if it boils it makes the brakes and clutch not work as well. It adds air bubbles.
We get a 10% discount if we ask for it and mention RX8club.com when ordering.
http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/
Stainless bleeders are here: http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category/stainlesssteel/
2 speed Bleeders for front calipers RX-8 SB8100 7mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
2 speed bleeders for rear calipers RX-8 SB1010 10mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
2 speed Bleeder clutch RX-8 /master cylinder SB7100 8mm x 1.0 - 34mmL
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Very nice DIY. I did mine today. I got my SS line from Corksports. I was able to install the speedbleeder from the top instead of from the bottom but I did bend the engine oil dipstick in the process, so if you want to try to do it from the top, you may be better off take the oil dipstick away first. Another thing is that the nut on the clutch line is 17mm.
Did not notice anything different for now. I did it because I had some 1-2 grinding sometime and I am hoping this will help minimize it. Well, I only drove it to fill up gas. Let see if I notice more in the next few days.
Thanks again for the nice writeup.
Did not notice anything different for now. I did it because I had some 1-2 grinding sometime and I am hoping this will help minimize it. Well, I only drove it to fill up gas. Let see if I notice more in the next few days.
Thanks again for the nice writeup.
Originally Posted by cajunrx8
I can get speedbleeders at PepBoys. Check and see if you have one, they carry oddball stuff sometimes.
I saw the mild steel speedbleeders at Pepboys. Believe Checker has them also. Heard that Napa only has plastic ones 
Not sure if I would trust those in the cold weather or if a rock was to pop in and rattle around in the rim. 
I really like the speedbleeders and for doing the clutch bleeding it is almost a definite necessity.
It is a needed if you don't have an extra person to step on the brake pedal or clutch pedal to bleed the air out of the lines.
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I just swapped my clutch house out for a stainless steel hose last week. It does make a difference, not sure how much yet but it does shift nicer. Also, I just want to let anybody else know that I swapped out the bleeder screw with a speed bleeder and I found it easy to do it from the top of the car instead of from under it.
Yes from on top is definitely the easiest.
When using the speedbleeders it says to slowly pump the brakes (or clutch) when bleeding and a person doesn't have to go all the way to the floor (it was recommended not to on one of the sites I found).
When using the speedbleeders it says to slowly pump the brakes (or clutch) when bleeding and a person doesn't have to go all the way to the floor (it was recommended not to on one of the sites I found).
just changed my clutch line to agency power's ss clutch line and swapped the clutch fluid to valvoline synthetic dot4. for some reason the clutch seems softer... is that how its suppose to be?
