Hrider303, Vacuum has its places where it works great. Many DIY's and even some shops sorry to say don't own one. Glad you got it working. Gary

Gary, thanks for getting back to me. I did double check the validity of the vacuum tool, it seems to hold a vacuum. Looks like the one you used just got it from harborfreight. The part I replaced is that flex rubber hose which connects the two metal pipe lines. Part #46961-S04-003, its off a 96 civic ex. I did not disturb or mess with any other connections besides where the flex hose connects and the bleeder screw on slave cylinder. I do not see any leaks either. After brake cleaning everywhere I touched, all parts are dry. I did only put 1 turn of teflon tape and I made sure to only put on threads. I'll try wrapping with 3 turns and try again.

@@perfectionclutch I replaced the master cylinder about 3 1/2- 4 years ago? I have not adjusted the push rod since then.

@@perfectionclutch Finally got some time off work to redo. I put 3 1/2 turns of teflon and finally got a vacuum. I still saw a few bubbles but way better than before. Now I have about a 1/2" pedal free play like in the vid. Thank you this video definitely helped me out!

+perfectionclutch No adjustments to the master cylinder.. However, it all started when I took the push rod out of the Slave cylinder to grease it, and the joint on the clutch fork as well (clutch was squeaking very loudly). When I got everything assembled back together (so I thought), the clutch pedal fell straight to the floor when I pushed it. Now I'm unable to put it into any gear while the car is running

Haha I know I went above and beyond on the grease probably. I put some wheel bearing grease on the clutch fork joint where the push rod head sits, and also on the little piston inside the slave cylinder where the other end of the push rod sits. I replaced the slave cylinder and made sure this time it was sitting inside of the fork. Last time it wasn't because the spring, along with the piston, came out of the slave cylinder. I'm going to replace the master cylinder since I've been told it is more than likely leaking internally, since I can't get any pressure through the clutch line.

+perfectionclutch Just a late update: I replaced both the master and slave cylinder and now have pressure on the clutch pedal. I came to the conclusion that the internal seal on my master cylinder wasn't sealing anymore, since the slave cylinder was no longer pushing on the clutch fork while I pressed on the clutch. I also learned that the little o-ring that sits at the bottom of the master cylinder clutch fitting, is very important. If that o-ring isn't there then fluid will squirt out of the retaining clip. Just thought I'd give an update for anyone that's having clutch pedal issues

+perfectionclutch Thanks Gary. Make sure you stick a gold star on the certificate too, I've always wanted to be like Spongebob.