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  1. 12th March 2014, 04:34 PM #1
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    Clutch fluid leak : HELP Please

    Last week I had my clutch slave replaced and since then I have noticed a substantial fluid leak that pools below my clutch pedal in the footwell. I'm assuming the leak is coming from the master cylinder.

    Does anyone have any ideas or know what could be causing this leak? Easy fix? Could I need a new master cylinder as well??

    Thanks!
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    Master cylinder has given up...

    time to replace it...

    or at least hone it and reseal it.
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    Not uncommon for the master cylinder to fail as that's now the weakest link after your new slave
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    Master cylinder has given up...

    time to replace it...

    or at least hone it and reseal it.
    Is it possible to drive around on it and just top it up for a couple of weeks??
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    I recently done my slave cylinder. I have been topping up since it went in Uzbekistan back in May! Held up fine towing too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devans View Post
    Is it possible to drive around on it and just top it up for a couple of weeks??
    Not recommended...
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  7. 12th March 2014, 06:38 PM #7
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    I had a leaking one, replaced it with a new factory one, it was knackered too! So then I got a s/s sleave put in and that has lasted for 10 years or there abouts (touch wood)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Devans View Post
    Is it possible to drive around on it and just top it up for a couple of weeks??
    Doable but
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    Not recommended...
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    I'd really recommend getting your new master cylinder sleeved with stainless before you put it in. I had a bad run of 3-4 masters failing within 3-9 months of each other. It's been 18 months since i replaced it with a sleeved one and no issues so far. I'd also recommend taking notice of adjusting the pedal height to spec.
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    Fred Smith in Bayswater (VIC) keeps the st/st sleeved master cylinders in stock. You just have to re-use your original pushrod.
    About $120 last time I got one.
    Any decent brake place could get yours st/st sleeved, most have to send them away so you need to factor in the delay.

    Several threads around on replacing with st/st sleeved.
    Stainless bore clutch master cylinder?
    Clutch Master Cylinder - long term solution?
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    You can do it without removing the pedal box, a bit fiddly and having an assistant helps.

    I think it was Fred that told me :-
    Defender - getting the sound deadening in & out around the pedals is too messy so remove the master cylinder.
    Series - remove the pedal box.

    Best of luck,


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