Hi there folks... I'm looking for simple guidance on how to replace my clutch slave cylinder on my hiace van. It's weeping from the boot, and I've never done this before.
Any links to videos or clear advice is welcomed.
Many thanks đđ»
Also, I'd love to know (before I order parts)
Is it best to replace slave and master at same time... Or is this unnecessary?
*I'm after the simplest, but reliable solution.
;)
Put "Replace clutch slave 97 hiace diesel 3L" into Google - I just did and there are heaps of videos and written instructions there. Hilux model is same.
Simplest method is put a new cup in the slave cylinder after honing the bore with wet and dry paper....under $10.
Repco sell to suit. 1\2 to 1 in 1 to 2in etc. Sorry Metric.
They are two items. one at each end of line. Seal kits come for both. Recond for both? new for both.
D-Max Master near $200. Yours would be dearer.
Rotate hone as you draw it back and forth to diagonal cut the bore and NOT leave possible fluid leak lines. One way then t'other.
IF you have to hone such that piston sloppy with new seals on.
Replace it. Bore gone.
My kit has 3 sets of 3x stones. Fine. Med. Coarse.
90% of time. Med. fine ok.
Slave kit's easy to install. master a lot more. be careful
DON'T touch Master unless it "misty" or leaky round end rubber cup.
"Leave well enuff alone". OLD school that works, and is very good idea.
Also a good time to flush whole system from master. Drain Complete. Pour some clean fluid through.to flush out crap. Reconnect New? slave. Fill with fluid and bleed as per instructions. ( 2 of you.) One on pedal. one topping up cylinder is easiest.
Can be done by one. But not recommended to novice. Bleeding.
Do NOT let fluid get too low. Or you have to start over. Pisses you off.
Have fun
-- Edited by macka17 on Tuesday 3rd of October 2017 03:04:01 AM
Also, I'd love to know (before I order parts) Is it best to replace slave and master at same time... Or is this unnecessary? *I'm after the simplest, but reliable solution. ;)
Not necessary but advisable because the one that's not replaced will leak not long after
+1 for just buy a new one and replace. Cheap to buy now. Just get the correct one for your model as there are several types probably and not necessarily all the same as the Hiluxs as people on here assume. Contact the seller first before ordering and give your details off the identification plate.
I would not replace the master cylinder unless it is leaking. A very ackward job to do on a Hiace !
May I be one of the first, to welcome you to the forum, Joe Winter
I am not a mechanic
As hako has said, there are plenty of tutorials on the net
In a normal situation, I would not replace a master cylinder, just because the slave cylinder needs replacing
I would buy the clutch slave cylinder as mustangdude has said, and not worry about, honing the bore of the leaking slave cylinder, to replace the cup seal
Changing the clutch slave cylinder is normally a straight forward task, on most vehicles But... if you have never done it before Ask a friend/rellie who you know is mechanical minded, to be available on the day They can also help you to bleed the system
I always use what is called a flair nut spanner, to loosen the flair nut, on the line at the slave cylinder It is very easy to distort, or round the flats of the flair nut, if you use an open ended spanner
Joe , just buy a complete master cylinder , bolt it on and bleed the system , two person job, one pumping the pedal one under vehicle opening the bleed nipple until all bubbles are gone.
Joe , just buy a complete master cylinder , bolt it on and bleed the system , two person job, one pumping the pedal one under vehicle opening the bleed nipple until all bubbles are gone.
Master cyl and slave cyl two completely different things.