Under normal operation the clutch pressure plate pushes the driven (slave), cylinder back in when the pedal is released. Without the pressure plate the driven cylinder will be pushed out by the internal spring and pumping action. Without it being retracted it will bottom out. Continued pressure will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing brakes keep this in mind. Do not step on the brake pedal with drums removed or calipers out unless the goal is to push the pistons out. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of George Laubach Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 6:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Clutch pedal goes only halfway '84 Westy, 1.9L WBXR I am less than a week away from installing my 1.9L (to 2.2L GoWesty kit (keeping the 1.9 case)). While the engine has been at the machine shop I've taken the liberty of replacing several 28 year old components. Specific to the clutch, I replaced the master and slave cylinders, and throw-out bearing. While bleeding the system, I note that the pedal depresses only halfway. So, what do you think? This is my first time at this, so I don't know if things shape up after everything gets installed, but I need to get this curiosity resolved before I close things up. I also installed new rear drum brakes (whole system) among other things, and will be installing the VanCafe clutch kit. Your wisdom, experience, and advice is appreciated. Skip Elgin, IL |
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