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akuankka



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Clutch Pedal Removal without draining hydraulics

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I am in the midst of replacing my bulkhead and I've got to the point of removing the clutch pedal.

It initially appears obvious to me that I can just undo the 2 bolts on the master cylinder and the nut on the end of the piston then pull the master cylinder back a little. Then I can remove the clutch box / pedal whilst leaving all the hydraulics in place (similar to what I've done on the brake pedal).
But I cant see reference to anyone having done this, everyone who's posted any info seems to drain / remove the hydraulics and I'm wondering what am I missing ?
Can anyone enlighten me as to if or why you must go through all the hassle of messing with the hydraulics ?
Apologies if this has been asked before but I have searched extensively and cant find anything specific about this.
Post #1010542 8th Oct 2023 6:03pm
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NickMc



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You’d have to bend the pipe a bit, but how are you going to remove and reinstall the flexi hose for the slave cylinder that attaches to the bulkhead?
Post #1010543 8th Oct 2023 6:10pm
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akuankka



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Great point ! And that is exactly what I was missing !
I hadn't followed the pipe route all the way back to the slave cylinder in enough detail to see that bulkhead hoop that the pipe / flexi hose connect on. You are right, I cant see a way of getting around disconnecting that joint there, so no point faffing about more than necessary by the master cylinder.
Thank you very much !!!
Post #1010547 8th Oct 2023 6:23pm
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rallysteve



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I would personally swap out the master cylinder whilst you have it off for the price of it too.

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #1010557 8th Oct 2023 6:53pm
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I Like Old Skool



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I personally would not change a working master cylinder just for the sake of it! There is so much Censored out there that you are likely to fit a substandard part in place of something you know is working. If your master fails some time in the future (unlikely to be a catastrophic failure) it isn't a massive job to replace at that point
Post #1010811 11th Oct 2023 1:35am
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