Clutchmastercylinder Installation Instructions
Clutchmastercylinder Installation Instructions
Clutchmastercylinder Installation Instructions
1. Disconnect line or drive out the pin that holds the hydraulic line to the cylinder. Remove line. If vehicle uses quick-
connect fittings, use proper disconnect tool to uncouple.
2. Remove bolts or retainer holding cylinder to transmission. Remove cylinder.
3. Push in new cylinder's pushrod to disconnect retaining bands (if so equipped) and allow pushrod to fully extend.
DO NOT CUT OR DISCARD RETAINING STRAP.
4. Tip cylinder at about 45 degrees and pour DOT 3 brake fluid into hydraulic port until air is expelled. Insert hydraulic
line into port and carefully reconnect or drive in retaining pin.
5. Cylinders without bleeder screw: Hold slave cylinder vertically with pushrod facing down, making sure that slave is
lower than master cylinder. Slowly depress pushrod into cylinder about an inch while watching the reservoir for air
bubbles. Repeat process until air bubbles no longer appear, usually about 10-15 strokes. With reservoir lid removed,
slowly depress pushrod in far enough to reconnect the bands of the retaining strap (if so equipped). Install slave
cylinder on vehicle and replace lid on reservoir. Using slow short strokes, depress clutch pedal 10-20 times or until
pedal is firm.
6. Cylinders with bleeder screw: Install slave cylinder on vehicle. With reservoir lid removed and reservoir filled,
depress the clutch pedal with slow short strokes 10-20 times or until pedal is firm. Then depress pedal and hold it
down. Open the bleed screw on the cylinder to allow air and fluid to escape. Torque the bleed screw, then release
pedal (do not overtighten bleed screw). Repeat process until air is removed, clutch pedal is firm, and clutch engage-
ment is satisfactory. Maintain fluid level in reservoir during the bleeding process. Step 5 may be used in difficult
bleeding situations.
Bleed screw torque for Plastic cylinder (3 to 5 Nm); Aluminum cylinder (15 to 20 Nm)
INSTALLATION TIPS
• Be sure fluid supply and/or pressure lines are not kinked.
• Be sure pedal rod does not bind or stick. Lubricate at eyelet end.
• Do not allow lines to be closer than 4 inches from exhaust manifold/pipe (steel lines: 2 inches).
• Check quick-disconnect o-rings for cracking, splitting or contamination and replace if necessary.
BLEEDING TIPS
• Use only new brake fluid that meets DOT 3 or 4 specifications.
• Brake fluid absorbs moisture - keep container closed and do not reuse old fluid from the vehicle.
• Use caution in handling brake fluid. Prevent contact with skin, face, eyes, and painted surfaces. Use a container to
catch fluid during bleeding process.
• Prevent contact of any petroleum-based fluid (gas, oil, transmission or power steering fluid, etc.) with hydraulic
clutch system or brake fluid.
• If a damper exists in the hydraulic line, inlet and outlet ports must be vertical to properly bleed.