Clutch bleeding

[Tom M]

Is there a trick to getting to the clutch bleed screw? I removed the shock reservoir & bracket but there still wasn't enough room for my hand to get in there. I had a hell of a time getting the locknut back on the screw that held the reservoir bracket too. No room for my mitts in there.

 

What's the secret? Find a little person? I have two of those ( http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showuser=2315 ) but they aren't worth a damn with a wrench...

[Guest Steve_W]

What's the secret?  Find a little person?  I have two of those but they aren't worth a damn with a wrench...

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They don't have to be good with a wrench. Just get those little fingers in there, say "Hold this real tight" and rotate the kid. They'll be fighting each other to help!

[tomsp]

remove the shock resevoir and you can squeeze in there -- get speed bleeders for next time...

[Guest MikeC]

Can't recall how I got my hand in there but I did without removing anything. I know that doesn't help but if I can get my large hand in there anyone can.

[twhitaker]

If memory serves me correctly, I removed the rear tire and got to the bleeder that way. Speedbleeder SB1010S for that one and the rear caliper. SB8125L for the fronts.

[DVH]

Couldn't do with struggling so I just whipped the back wheel out, and whilst I was in there greased the wheel bearings cleaned out the back brake

[Tom M]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll give the rear wheel removal method a shot.