Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure

joetiger · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject:

I just finished; it was messy but not too bad. If you have a Subaru conversion, take off the air intake before you start and you'll have plenty of space.

Everything works, nothing leaks, one less thing to worry about.

And Van-Cafe...I placed the order Friday morning and had the parts this afternoon. My daughters are currently fighting over the cookies.
_________________
Joe T.

'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32

"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron

"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond

Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present

www.josephtrussell.com

highsierra · Samba Member Joined: March 25, 2011 Posts: 269

joetiger, Congrats on a job completed!

In preparation for replacing the slave cylinder on The White Whale, I decided to bleed the brake and clutch system. Everything was going smoothly until I got to the front brakes. The passenger side bleeder was so badly rusted and rounded off that there was no chance of turning a wrench on it. I figured I'd skip it, bleed the driver's side and then get back to remedying the other. So there I am cursing the ham-fisted PO when the bleeder on the driver's side sheered clean off. Ain't that always the way. Back to the drawing board.

Wildthings · Samba Member Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50338

morymob · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:10 am Post subject:

Now days with the ?-parts we get it's best to check bleeder screws on ALL when removed from box, no fun installing a new caliper and bleeder break off.

danfromsyr · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:39 am Post subject:

I agree the new wheel cylinder is the best option.

but there's also the bleeder repair, drill out and tap with a 1/8th pipe thread. don't worry about too much about shavings.
just use a magnet & some axle grease to keep bits contained.
http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-13915-Brake-Bleeder-Screw/dp/B002ESAIVM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________

gl98115 · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:38 am Post subject:

I had a bizarre problem the first time I tried bleeding the clutch slave cylinder. I hooked up the Motive power bleeder and pressurized the system. Then I started loosening the bleed screw.

Nothing. Then I loosened the bleed screw.

Nothing. More.

Nothing. Removing the bleed screw and fluid started running out all over everything. I took a look at the bleeder screw and noticed the side hole connecting to the centerline hole was missing. Not plugged - missing. Wonder how the original installer of the slave cylinder bled the system?
_________________
'87 faux-Syncro Westy w/ 2.3l GoWesty WBX

highsierra · Samba Member Joined: March 25, 2011 Posts: 269

camerahunter · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:09 pm Post subject:

I had my clutch slave up under the pedal go, replaced it and bled it, a week later the slave went, replaced that, bled it again.
I ignored the suggestions here to do both at the same time and it cost me a lot of time bleeding the system, additional fluid, and general frustration for being without a van for a while.
I agree with the others here that say do both. It's just good common sense.

Thank you,

David
_________________
1984 - Daily driver

RadioRental · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject:

Just want to double check with everyone as I've never touched this part of the van. I've got fluid dripping from the clutch master. Without pulling too much out, I can see a wet boot on top of the clutch master. Is this definitely a clutch master leak or can the brake master leak down on to the clutch?

Shifting is fine, brakes are a tad spongy but do hold position once pressed (no fade that I notice). Leak has just started and thanks to this thread for the heads up to check that area

Cheers all!
_________________
__________________________________

'87 2.1. 125K 4spd Not rebuilt "Red Dwarf"

SteelB12 · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:20 pm Post subject:

Holy crap I can't get mine off. Well, I got the slave off of the tranny, I just can't get the hose off of the slave or where it connects to the other hose on the underside. Those hose fasteners are really rusted on, just like my brake hoses. Very frustrating. I got the master cylinder replaced no problem and then more rusty fasteners hit me. Was really hoping to have completed the replacement of the clutch cylinders today. Oh well, I just soaked it in PB Blaster to let it soak for a couple days. Maybe after christmas I will be able to loosen the hose.
_________________
1987 Westy

joetiger · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject:

Mine was kind of a bugger to get off, but not terribly corroded so probably not as bad as yours...If I'm remembering this right, I had the wrench on that nut and somehow secured it so I could hit the end of the clutch slave with a hammer to knock it loose. I do know that there was profanity and bruises involved.
_________________
Joe T.

'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32

"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron

"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond

Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present

www.josephtrussell.com


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

	Forum Index -> Vanagon	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: Previous 1, 2
Page 2 of 2