Bleeding clutch master cylinder?

[JC]

I have had to replace the clutch master cylinder but I can't get any pressure on the pedal after refilling the reservoir.
Having read some previous postings I tried using an eezibleed which popped the top off the reservoir and sprayed the interior and gravity bleeding - 3 hrs with no fluid movement. Everytime I depress the peddle there is a small bubble of air which goes back and forth along the clear plastic tube at the base of the cylinder. At the moment I am suffering a severe sense of humour failure. I am obviously doing something wrong. Can anyone suggest a solution?
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

[Mocki]

try undoing the pipe at the master and making sure the pipe is full first.........

[Damien]

Old fashioned way works every time.

[JC]

Still no joy, could ther be an air lock I dont think I am pulling any fluid down from the reservoir

[tinman]

Are you closing the bleed nipple when releasing the peddal.
It might be obvious but someone the other day didn't realise you only open the nipple when pressing the pedal down.

[JC]

Thanks for all your replies - it is now sorted - I took off the master cylinder and released the piston to allow air to escape. It just goes to show that if you don't know what your doing its a fine way to spend the day!

Hi Damien have we got a date for the body work yet?

[Damien]

Not a firm date as yet, got a bit of a backlog to clear atm! Should be ready in a week or so all going to plan

[ermie571]

Not a firm date as yet, got a bit of a backlog to clear atm! Should be ready in a week or so all going to plan

You calling my beetle backlog??!!!

Em
x

[Damien]

yes

[Damien]

I take it you go it done, just seen you at roundabout by frimley park in my new van.