Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 07:13:40 -0800
Reply-To: Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
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From: Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Last leg...clutch master cylinder is dead...
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And no, you will not have to bleed the brakes.
Steve Schwenk wrote:
>
> To avoid brake fluid getting everywhere, unhook the
> hose at the slave cylinder and let it drain into a pan
> outside. Much nicer this way and quicker than cleaning
> up a big mess. Then bleed with one of those one-manb
> brake bleeders at flaps for $1.99 hooked up back at the
> slave cylinder...with a can/jar of brake fluid propped
> up on the engine.
>
> It should take 30 mins.
>
> EMZ wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> > You would think this is a terrible job, but its really
> > easy 20 minutes. You will be working from under the pedel
> > assembly. Fold your carpet up toward the shifter to keep it clean.
> > Just have to bleed the clutch. Be careful with the
> > brake fluid it gets everywhere. The Master cyl. cost about $45.
> > EMZ
> > (change is because thing don't work well = Subura engines)
> >
> > Ben McCafferty wrote:
> >
> > > Hello again,
> > > Back in Denver (one leg to go!), and the clutch master cylinder finally died
> > > last night. If I pump the clutch pedal, I can shift a time or two quickly,
> > > but that's about it.
> > >
> > > So the question is, how major of a job is the replacement? I have one day
> > > in Denver, and a pretty good assortment of tools. If it's a really nasty
> > > one, I may hire a shop.
> > >
> > > Once replaced, do both the brake and clutch systems have to be bled (since
> > > they seem to share a master cylinder reservoir?).
> > >
> > > Thanks all, and talk to you again soon.
> > > bmc :)
> > > "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
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