Nasty Dream
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- Aug 30, 2011
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Alexandria,
Virginia
I noticed my clutch fluid was on low line so I inspected and noticed my master cylinder is leaking at the boot under the dash.
I have a Chilton's repair manual and the internet, so I've decided to do my first master cylinder rebuild. From what I gather, it's a good time to rebuild the slave as well.
From what I understand, it's usually the seals that go bad, so I should be able to buy the seals/springs rebuild kit and be fine, I hope.
I have heard some mention the RRE SS clutch lines as being a good idea, and to bypass the accumulator. So I'm going to do that.
questions:
Is there any particular brand of rebuild components to avoid?
OK to use NAPA or Autoparts components? Or is there something better for comparable price?
Isn't this a good time to install the skateboard bearings? Or am I confusing components...
Anyone remove the restrictor for faster clutch release? What do you think of that? I'm probably not going to do it, but I am curious about it.
My reference for SS clutch line install instructions [RRE]:RRE 2G CLutch Line Install Instructions
All I think I need:
Rebuild kits
SS clutch line
master cylinder firewall seal
rebuild instructions: should be easy to find online
grease (any particular kind?)
for bleeding:
fresh DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid
plastic syringe
empty bottle
hose
Do I need a new clevis pin retainer?
Well, I think that's it. Just need to gather all of the stuff. Any help or advice is appreciated.
I have a Chilton's repair manual and the internet, so I've decided to do my first master cylinder rebuild. From what I gather, it's a good time to rebuild the slave as well.
From what I understand, it's usually the seals that go bad, so I should be able to buy the seals/springs rebuild kit and be fine, I hope.
I have heard some mention the RRE SS clutch lines as being a good idea, and to bypass the accumulator. So I'm going to do that.
questions:
Is there any particular brand of rebuild components to avoid?
OK to use NAPA or Autoparts components? Or is there something better for comparable price?
Isn't this a good time to install the skateboard bearings? Or am I confusing components...
Anyone remove the restrictor for faster clutch release? What do you think of that? I'm probably not going to do it, but I am curious about it.
My reference for SS clutch line install instructions [RRE]:RRE 2G CLutch Line Install Instructions
All I think I need:
Rebuild kits
SS clutch line
master cylinder firewall seal
rebuild instructions: should be easy to find online
grease (any particular kind?)
for bleeding:
fresh DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid
plastic syringe
empty bottle
hose
Do I need a new clevis pin retainer?
Well, I think that's it. Just need to gather all of the stuff. Any help or advice is appreciated.