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Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement Best Practices Always make sure the line fitting and flange is free from debris or it could cause a brake fluid leak Flush the system with brake fluid to ensure proper operation of the new slave cylinder How to Replace a Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder A clutch slave or secondary cylinder is a hydraulic device used to release the  clutch ; thus, it disengages the engine  and transmission when a vehicle with a  manual transmission is stopped and in gear and when the transmission is shifted. In general, when you depress the clutch pedal, pressure is applied to the slave/secondary cylinder. It reacts by extending a rod and pushing the throw-out bearing arm. As a result, the throw-out bearing applies pressure against the pressure plate fingers and releases the clutch disc pressure from the  flywheel . A bad or weak clutch slave cylinder can leak, cause  difficulty shifting  into gear when the vehicle is stopped,...

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacing a clutch master cylinder is a simple job that can save you hundreds of dollars. However, this is a general description of the process and your vehicle may have specific requirements. How to Replace a Clutch Master Cylinder The  clutch  master cylinder is a unit that is designed to operate the clutch secondary- slave cylinder  to disengage the  transmission  from the engine  when the vehicle is stopped or when shifting gears. The clutch master cylinder is a hydraulic unit that applies pressure to the slave cylinder when the  clutch  pedal is depressed. The clutch master cylinder is a reliable unit, but they can go bad. Common symptoms can include difficulty shifting, gear  grinding , and not being able to shift the transmission into gear when the vehicle is stopped.  Note: The clutch fluid should be flushed when replacing the  clutch  master cylinder. Make sure to allow the system t...