Master or clutch cylinder
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Master or clutch cylinder
Happy thanksgiving to you guys!
Ran into a issue of having open headers as I receive new parts. However this morning I went to move my car and unfortunately the clutch pedal just dropped. There was a leakage but I couldn’t see any lines torn? Anyone have some relative issues they can assist?
also I see the master cylinder above but where is the clutch cylinder ?
Ran into a issue of having open headers as I receive new parts. However this morning I went to move my car and unfortunately the clutch pedal just dropped. There was a leakage but I couldn’t see any lines torn? Anyone have some relative issues they can assist?
also I see the master cylinder above but where is the clutch cylinder ?
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the slave line is the long part... the master cylinder line sits above the frame rail under the brake booster...
likely the slave line is kaput if it's burnt...
the slave is attached to the torque tube...
likely the slave line is kaput if it's burnt...
the slave is attached to the torque tube...
Last edited by drewz06; Nov 26, 2020 at 12:36 PM.
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for the salve cylinder line to be replace the does the transmission have to come off?
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it's a little intimidating the first time, but could probably be done in about a hour if you know what you're doing...
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The two times I dropped the drivetrain, it took me a weekend. Now I was doing a full clutch swap and I did this on jack stands by myself.
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If you do end up dropping the trans, do yourself a favor and install a remote bleeder.
Also, it may not be the slave. If I am not mistaken there is a TSB for failing master cylinders on C6 Corvettes.
Also, it may not be the slave. If I am not mistaken there is a TSB for failing master cylinders on C6 Corvettes.
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See if you can find where it leaked. If its the mastercylinder leaking, you can picked under the dash where there shaft for the clutch pedal goes thru the fire wall. If its wet, then its your master cylinder leaking. Also double check your reservoir and verify if it went dry or not.
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Read this thread, post #3 explains the problem of the dropping clutch pedal.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-cylinder.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-cylinder.html
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If it’s a burnt line from the headers, the below DIY assisted my fix and has stood the test of time.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-line-diy.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-line-diy.html