Clutch fluid / brake fluid reservoir

[Maximum6]

Looking at photos of the engine bay... i dont see a clutch fluid reservoir. Does the clutch work through the brake fluid reservoir? I know VW golfs only have a brake fluid reservoir

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[CTR1633FK2]

Interesting, because the FK2 does have a clutch reservoir.

 

[OldPirate]

It got to be hidden in there somewhere...

 

[ayau]

Does the base hatch have one? I'd imagine it would be very similar to that.

 

[jks]

Discovered this in the owner's manual for the hatch today. Looks like clutch and brakes share the same reservoir. I think it's a terrible idea. If the clutch master or slave cylinders develop a leak, which they will eventually, won't that affect the brakes? Won't hot brake fluid affect the operation of the hydraulic clutch? The clutch fluid must be flushed more often because of brake fluid contamination? It sounds like a really bad idea.

 

[elmoTK]

Discovered this in the owner's manual for the hatch today. Looks like clutch and brakes share the same reservoir. I think it's a terrible idea. If the clutch master or slave cylinders develop a leak, which they will eventually, won't that affect the brakes? Won't hot brake fluid affect the operation of the hydraulic clutch? The clutch fluid must be flushed more often because of brake fluid contamination? It sounds like a really bad idea.

It's just a reservoir. On the brake system, it feeds into the ABS/VSA modulator. On the Clutch side, it feeds into the Master Cylinder. There's a switch in the reservoir that will illuminate a warning light on the dash should the fluid go low. Like any high performance car, you should periodically check components anyway. It's part of a tech inspection for any track day or autocross activity. The plus side of this is a simpler hydraulic system, saving valuable space in a tight engine compartment. And cost and weight savings using less components.

 

[atom3624]

Must admit I was curious about this. Only found one fluid reservoir.
I'm certain that Honda have both done the economics - how much they can save - and the reliability checks to justify one reservoir.

Al.

 

[Maximum6]

I think its fine to have it in the same reservoir.

Now where is the clutch bleeder valve....

 

[Maximum6]

Has anyone found the clutch bleeding procedure?

 

[Acurately]

here

 

[Maximum6]

So I'm gonna assume if I use a power bleeder on the reservoir since it is the Brake fluid reservoir as well, I wouldn't need to pump the clutch, I would just loosen the bleeder screw "A"

 

[CTR1633FK2]

Gravity is sufficient. Power bleeder or pumping not really needed.

 

[rnh204]

Discovered this in the owner's manual for the hatch today. Looks like clutch and brakes share the same reservoir. I think it's a terrible idea. If the clutch master or slave cylinders develop a leak, which they will eventually, won't that affect the brakes? Won't hot brake fluid affect the operation of the hydraulic clutch? The clutch fluid must be flushed more often because of brake fluid contamination? It sounds like a really bad idea.

If it’s of any solace, porsche GT cars share the clutch and brake reservoir. I’ve yet to hear of any issues because it’s shared.

 

[ez12a]

Personally dont mind it being shared. One less system to worry about, and it gets new every time the brake fluid is changed (still gotta flush it though from the slave cylinder). In my old TL the tiny clutch reservoir was hard fill properly cause it was tucked away in the far corner of the engine bay.

 

[PowerPerLiter]

the words loosen and tighten should be reversed in step 3....this is mildly concerning.....definite typo there.

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