zippity

I will get the car lifted again this week and double check the tightness of the bleeder valve. It does seem that this would be a likely verdict. I am going to have to buy more DOT3

zippity

So after bleeding and refilling I noticed it was definitely a steady leak. I ended buying a new CMC offline and bringing the car to a reputable shop to install. Got the car back today...Everything seems good other than the amount of clutch play before engagement. I'm wondering if it is just in my head because I have been driving my manual Acura for so long...Is there anyway to adjust this clutch play or should I just deal with it? Is this going to affect anything else with the car if this amount of clutch play is abnormal? Thanks for all the help!

Slowcrash_101

It sounds like the reputable shop didn't do the best bleed job in the world. You could keep pumping the clutch pedal, the line isn't a double flared stainless steel main line like our breaks but just a flexible hose, since the hose deflects it's tricky to bleed the system perfectly especially if you're doing a manual bleed. This is because the hose expands just a little. Anyway, just gravity bleed it one time, or just keep driving the car a bit it'll get better. I would not adjust the clutch pedal for anything more than setting about a 1/2" pedal of free play. Let it engage where it engages.

zippity

These guys are $100/hr (They are a focused shop on Euros (BMW and Porsche primarily)...I am pretty limited in my specific area to good mechanics and didn't want to bring it to the dealership...I guess I will just drive it as is and hope the feel gets better...When you say, "keep pumping the clutch pedal..." would I do this with the car on or off? Thanks!

Slowcrash_101

Either or, there's no booster used to activate the clutch. The only difference is that the release bearing isn't spinning. And since there isn't a rubber seal/gasket like on the brake master, pumping the pedal can work a little bit of air out of the system and improve feel.

zippity

I guess I have to just get out and drive and see if improvements follow. I will update after a couple hundred miles. Thx for all the help and support.