Bleeding a slave cylinder clutch is the process of removing air bubbles from the hydraulic line that connects the master cylinder to the slave cylinder. Air bubbles can cause the clutch to slip or engage incompletely, leading to difficulty shifting gears or even stalling the engine.
It is important to bleed the slave cylinder clutch regularly, especially after any work has been done on the hydraulic system. Bleeding the clutch is a relatively simple procedure that can be completed in a few minutes with the right tools.