Clutch master/slave cylinder

aggie08281

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I know my clutch slave cylinder isnt working because its leaking fluid from underneath the car. I was wondering, for those who have actually swapped this part out, is it better to get a new or a rebuild kit, and how difficult is this job? The only thing I am worried about is having to bleed the system. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
 

pimptrizkit

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get a new one, or remanufactured one..


ive had master mechanics say they have rebuilt some hydrualic stuff and for it not to work 100% like new again / or leak.

no need for the head ach either right?

any ways, it's probaly time to bleed that sucka any ways..


so when your down there, break the line lose and drain the hole line out and the slave cylinder./ master cylinder resivor.

doing this is a good thing because hydrualic fluid becomes containated with water easily. also picks up dirt and dabrea which changes the fluid color along with getting burned/ hot.


once you have the new part on, and lines together.

fill resivor with new fluid, and crack open the bleeder vavle, and allow to drip for a few minutes, keeping an eye on the resivor level,

at this point a friend realy comes in hand, close the bleeder vavle, and pumped the clutch peddle roughly ten times, and hold the clutch to the floor, w/ the clutch to the floor have a friend or you, who ever isn't working the clutch, climb under and crack the bleeder vavle, fluid and air will squirt out, close the vavle, and repete a few times keeping a watchful eye on the resivor, dont want this to run dry or you will be in the same boat you started as..minus this leak..

any ways.. almost forgot, once you open the bleeder and the clutch is on the ground, it will stay there, since there is no hydrualic pressure from the clutch to push it back so close the bleeder, and you'll probaly have to pull the clutch off the ground. but no worries, it was designed this way.

hope you get her figured out!
 

bigaaron

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Bleeding it is easy if you get a helper to pump it for you and keep the fluid topped off.

I have those in stock (Aisin brand same as the dealer) for $45 slave and $55 master and $10 2-3 day shipping in US. And I have braided stainless clutch lines for $40.
 

Mrbaboon

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Just make sure you get the right slave cylinder for your trans.

A turbo slave cylinder is different than an N/A slave cylinder.

I got the wrong one and had to wait another week for the correct one (they have different mounting holes).


Also when you're installing the slave, make sure you get the push rod in the correct position before trying to bleed anything. I got it wrong the first time and ended up with a transmission full of brake fluid.


PS. Make sure you have a flashlight you can hold in your mouth, you'll need it to see the mounting holes for the master.


PPS. Buy them new. Old ones break 99% of the time, Nashman would agree.
 

starscream5000

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:werd: on buying new slave and master cylinders, I bought both of mine (clutch) new ;). Damn Aaron I wish I would have bought mine from you, your's was cheaper than what I paid for mine ;).
 

bigaaron

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Mrbaboon said:
Just make sure you get the right slave cylinder for your trans.

A turbo slave cylinder is different than an N/A slave cylinder.

I got the wrong one and had to wait another week for the correct one (they have different mounting holes).

Good point, I just assumed it was for a R154 because that is all we ever use.
W58 is different.