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Date:         Fri, 25 Jan 2002 07:13:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Last leg...clutch master cylinder is dead...
Comments: To: EMZ <VW4X4@FYI.NET>, Ben McCafferty <ben@kbmc.net>,
          syncro <syncro@yahoogroups.com>
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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...." > > > > > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > > > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list. > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list. > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/


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