06 Jetta BRM - Clutch Bleed

I've seen this thread multiple times, with various different answers...hoping someone who has done this on a BRM specifically can chime in.

My master cylinder pushrod broke, so I decided to buy a replacement master and slave at the same time. The slave came in but was the wrong part, so I replaced only the master. In bleeding the system (from the bottom bleed on the slave), I was able to get some clutch pressure...but not enough to fully engage the clutch. It would tick while running, this makes me think I still have air in the system.

Would a motive pressure bleeder really fix this as everyone says? The pressure bleeder and I would be bleeding the same section of line that I've already done, while still being unable to bleed the 2 inches of accordion on the slave beyond the bleed that extend into the transmission (where I think the air is tucked away).

In trying to bleed it, the master broke apart, so I have to restart the job. Still worth buying a correct slave and doing it at the same time?

A motive bleeder would make it easier. It's just pricey. I used reservoir cap with an air valve screwed on. Used a small bike pump to pressurize the reservoir. Cost me about 10 bucks or so. Always worth getting both master and slave at the same time.

Absolutely use some type of pressurization.. I use my motive a lot, but I change my brake fluid a lot and have several vehicles...

Narongc73 has a good idea as well..

Heck even gravity is your friend..

The feed from the MC reservoir is high for the clutch supply so keep an eye on the level..

For $25 or so ($15 for the sprayer, $10 for the reservoir cap) you can make a decent pressure bleeder with a garden pesticide sprayer like you'd find at Home Depot.