Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Looking to change my slave cylinder and clutch line on an 05 DE. Does anyone have a simple step by step procedure? Ive looked but cant find anything. Do you need to disconnect the clutch pedal? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Takes 20minutes (hour or so first time) Jack the car up, go under passenger side, Locate the slave or line to follow to slave. Disconnect both, Swap over Job done. Couple of bolts to undo, that is all. Tricky part is not letting the clutch fluid drain out. It's the bleeding that takes the longest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ive done the bleeding part and swapped the fluid before. Its just i read somewhere about disconnecting the clutch pedal inside the car which i couldnt understand? If its just a case of swapping them over, thats fine. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I never disconnected the CP, nor have I heard anyone else mention it. Mines running fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 How does it connect the non bleed end? Is it a nut on top of the bracket which is out of sight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 IRC - Nut that you just loosen/tighten. Top of the bracket I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Quick question, does it matter about the difference in size? Im pretty sure it goes that way around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Another issue... Now its all fitted the clutch pedal wont go stiff, for some reason it seems like fluid isnt getting to the slave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Another issue... Now its all fitted the clutch pedal wont go stiff, for some reason it seems like fluid isnt getting to the slave? Probably not bleeding it properly they can be a PITA. Power bleeders do not work well on them and if all the fluid ran out during the change they can be stubborn to get going again. Two tips for you to try - 1. Using the traditional one in the car one underneath use a small pry bar or large screwdriver to hold the clutch lever forwards loosen the bleed nipple get your mate to slowly press the clutch tighten the nipple get him to release the clutch (usually need a bit of wire under the pedal to pull it up) Repeat a good few times DO NOT LET THE FLUID RUN OUT IN THE RESERVOIR! Try the clutch again. 2. If you have some pressure in the pedal wedge the pedal hard down (bit of wood and electric seats help here) leave over night - try bleeding again in the morning and see if it improves. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Fluid is gettint to the banjo bolt which must mean the pin is the wrong way round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Another issue... Now its all fitted the clutch pedal wont go stiff, for some reason it seems like fluid isnt getting to the slave? Probably not bleeding it properly they can be a PITA. Power bleeders do not work well on them and if all the fluid ran out during the change they can be stubborn to get going again. Two tips for you to try - 1. Using the traditional one in the car one underneath use a small pry bar or large screwdriver to hold the clutch lever forwards loosen the bleed nipple get your mate to slowly press the clutch tighten the nipple get him to release the clutch (usually need a bit of wire under the pedal to pull it up) Repeat a good few times DO NOT LET THE FLUID RUN OUT IN THE RESERVOIR! Try the clutch again. 2. If you have some pressure in the pedal wedge the pedal hard down (bit of wood and electric seats help here) leave over night - try bleeding again in the morning and see if it improves. Good Luck I dont think the fluid ever ran out. Ill have a go! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 You can get fluid past the air lock - so it will pour fluid but not enough pressure - also you can have just air in the cylinder itself. The pin looks OK in the picture if that helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 The pedal is starting to come back, going to leave it for tonight and carry on tomorrow. Its basically soft and then goes hard towards the end... Must still be some air trapped? Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The pedal is starting to come back, going to leave it for tonight and carry on tomorrow. Its basically soft and then goes hard towards the end... Must still be some air trapped? Thanks for the help Try jamming the pedal down - honestly it does work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 The pedal is starting to come back, going to leave it for tonight and carry on tomorrow. Its basically soft and then goes hard towards the end... Must still be some air trapped? Thanks for the help Try jamming the pedal down - honestly it does work Is it a must? I have someone coming to detail the car tomorrow so id rather not leave a big wedge in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Took me about 20 attempts of opening the bleed nipple, resetting pedal etc. Least you have pressure. I had to blow down the clutch fluid bottle #teamtarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The pedal is starting to come back, going to leave it for tonight and carry on tomorrow. Its basically soft and then goes hard towards the end... Must still be some air trapped? Thanks for the help Try jamming the pedal down - honestly it does work Is it a must? I have someone coming to detail the car tomorrow so id rather not leave a big wedge in the way Just saying it helps See how it goes tomorrow. Took me about 20 attempts of opening the bleed nipple, resetting pedal etc. Least you have pressure. I had to blow down the clutch fluid bottle #teamtarmac OMG - The replies I could write to that Grundy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I left a big piece of wood wedging it down anyway! Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMLNJ Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 didnt realise how easy this is!! can you do this job without a full bleed? just replace, pump and top up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 didnt realise how easy this is!! can you do this job without a full bleed? just replace, pump and top up? Id definitely say you need to bleed it properly after, mine had no pressure at all. Although i did lose a fair bit of fluid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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