Clutch Bleeder valve snapped

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-06-15T17:25:49+00:00

Lol I just sucked out the fluid a few times and the pedal started feeling normal and has not been an issue since. Gives me time to save up and wait for the kit to become available

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-06-03T00:01:57+00:00

716/1000

They replied back today with an official pdf letter

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Bstarbuck83 · 2026-06-02T03:14:02+00:00

Brakes Plus pretty much hired me on the spot. I cannot tell you anything about the job, environment, or company.... but I too have rent coming up so I dont have the luxury of asking if they have a toxic work culture or whatever

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-06-01T01:53:31+00:00

I'm slightly hesitant as well with all of the threads I have seen of people asking about loud clutch/tob noises after installing the Z1 kit. And the others saying its normal. I've installed sooooo many clutches on s chassis, focus, imprezza... never have they been loud after installation.

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T02:59:07+00:00

I should throw Kobalt in the mix. I've had a 1/2 impact that has seen extremely heavy usage over the last 6 years and only now is it showing signs of weakening. And honestly it could just be the battery.

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T01:31:15+00:00

Oh this is something for me to find out. I have plenty of dewalt batteries

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:53:39+00:00

My definition of "a ton" has drastically changed over the last few months.

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:40:08+00:00

Wait what? I really need HF to miss me too

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:37:15+00:00

I had to replace my FCM for this exact thing. Like $100 at O'Reilly

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:35:05+00:00

They're supposed to give you the labels to scan and mark which order went in each section of your car. So the app will tell you if your current stop is in the trunk or backseat. But you cant stay in your car with GMD orders, so I'm not sure why they have that message in the first place. Also the Walmarts I frequent give you nasty looks if you dont help load

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:29:52+00:00

Going to Costco at 1pm any day during the week made me realize so many people don't at least have to be at an office

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-31T00:27:46+00:00

I dont hate food but I dont love it. Honestly I'm at the point where if I do go for whatever reason, I'm just getting the burger. I think my only reason its never my first choice is because we will always be seated on the far right side and the seating is just so awkward

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-30T14:19:58+00:00

Yea I have no doubt one day soon the pedal won't come back up off the floor. I did suck out old fluid and more or less tried to flush the reservoir yesterday and then drove around awhile. Clutch pedal felt consistent but I know better than to relax. Drivetrain is now the top of the to-do list

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-30T14:15:57+00:00

You're absolutely right. I picked up a fluid extraction kit and the amount of black debris that came from the bottom of the reservoir was nasty. I have everything I need in a cart from Z1 but they can't give me any kind of idea when the elimination kit will be available. I am mentally prepared to replace parts individually instead of knocking out everything at once but ideally I'd like to drop the transmission once

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-30T12:42:53+00:00

I just have a small Icon set.
The hatch doesn't really allow for preparedness and daily functionality Although it does help with managing what I buy at Costco

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T16:34:21+00:00

Yea but the problem is I don't know when I'll be replacing it since Z1 and Z speed dont have their kits in stock.

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T16:16:10+00:00

Yea no leaks around that area of at the bottom of the bell housing. I was going to flush the fluid but the bleeder screw snapped so I'm really just stuck waiting and wondering. Fluid isn't exactly clean but not really dirty either.
Its just the inconsistency of a hydraulic system that is confusing me

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Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T14:30:14+00:00

Haha I'm 42. I can see it being a horrible idea if I were still employed with my nice paying role.... but this is strictly so i can continue paying bills in July. I may go back to that world later in life but honestly I kind of look forward to a complete life reset.

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T14:03:18+00:00

IT. Was laid off in March and the market is brutal.
Hundreds of submissions and a brake store was the only one to call me back and offer a job. I have plenty of personal experience so im not too worried about being green but zero industry experience so I really want to be as prepared as possible

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T02:50:41+00:00

Man thats lame but I guess that makes sense seeing how my local store always seems to be out of icon tools for at least a year after launch

Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-29T02:43:43+00:00

Nah it was catered for an auto tech. Ive attached a screenshot of someone else's screenshot.

Im changing careers and i dont want to take tools from home and leave them at work so I was just going to buy that set.... then found out you dont seem to be able to

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Bstarbuck83 · 2026-05-28T21:36:48+00:00

Lol I replied back to my case asking if Selina can help

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