replacign the clutch slave

[gti mad man]

i dotn belive it now this is bloody leaking so this needs replacing assuem normal replace bleed but do brake have to be bled too?

[R0B]

yup.i would think so

[gti mad man]

That's what i thought though the haynes manual doesn't mention it at all

unless they are both fed from the reservoiur but to 2 seperate master cylinders ,im sure master cylinders are in 2 parts otherwise when you fill the reseruoir you would induce air into the system?

[VWCamperfan]

Clutch master cylinder is fed from half way up the reservouir via a take-off pipe so won't interfere with the brake system even if the clutch runs dry.
When all replaced and new slave is fitted, just release the bleed screw on the slave cylinder and wait for fluid to run out while keeping the top-up tank full. When fluid runs from bleed screw it should be bled without having to pump pedal etc.

[gti mad man]

cheers so im ok to use a oen man brake bleeding kit then on it?

or just a pipe with no valve?

[VWCamperfan]

Yeah, you can use either but if you just let gravity do all the work the system will bleed itself. Done it many times. Just undo bleed screw with tank full and wait a couple of mins till fluid comes out. Tighten bleed screw and try clutch operation. Should all be working ok.

[gti mad man]

omg the union from pipe to slave is badly rusted ive plus gassed it up but worries that its gna sheer off when i go for it any ideaS?

[R0B]

yeh.pray to whatever god you believe in.and give it lots more plusgas...

any ideaS?

[gti mad man]

Cheers im a athiest haha

it does look badly corroded who does replacement clutch slave to main pipe replacement?

[jamesc76]

I got a new slave cylinder from Euro car parts for not that much so if your replacing it it has a new bleed nipple in it !

[mirams]

brickwerks do a braided version and the connectors...

[gti mad man]

oh may have to look at simons site!ot new slave today cheers:)

[Damien]

i did mine a while back ended up cutting front to rear pipe off under van, remaking flexi to slave and the flexi hose as well. I think i have some pipe and fittings if you get stuck.

[gti mad man]

with brake copper?

[Damien]

I have "Copper" clutch pipe with fittings and brake pipe with fittings.