Slave Cylinder

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entimage
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Ok I have a leak in my Slave Cylinder. I was wondering how hard it would be for me to replace it myself, or if I should take it somewhere and let them do it.

The leak isnt bad, but Id like to replace it before it becomes a problem.


robomatic12
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Clutch slave cylinder? Very easy, it's on the outside of the transmission. Just unbolt, bolt new one in and bleed the clutch system with the bleeder on the slave and the bleeder up on the fender under the hood. Grab a buddy to help you bleed.

entimage
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Ok I changed the slave cylinder but now I have a new problem. I can start the car, but not get it in gear. The pedal Is basically on the floor now. It has about 1-2in between it and the floor. My clutch pedal doesn't extend all the way out like it should when you let off of it.. not only that but with it pressed all the way to the floor the car still wants to move when in gear, yet I can't put it in gear.. only way I've been able to put it in 1st or reverse is to do it before I start the car.. which is no fun because it trys to zip off right away. I guess it would be way to much freeplay. Any Ideas?

Im thinking I should bleed it again and make sure there is no air in the lines. I also think it could be a master cylinder problem. I can toe the clutch out and it will stay. Also if it helps, I can put the car in neutral with the hand brake down and it still acts as if the hand brake is up.

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BigTDogg (MA)
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Definitely bleed some more. You bled both points correct? There's one on the passenger fender, and one on the slave itself. Besure the master never runs dry during the bleeding process.

entimage
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Didn't notice there was a second place the bleed. Clutch is work fine now.

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BigTDogg (MA)
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robomatic12 wrote:Just unbolt, bolt new one in and bleed the clutch system with the bleeder on the slave and the bleeder up on the fender under the hood. Grab a buddy to help you bleed.

Yup, there are two points ;)


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