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thedon
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« on: March 15, 2024, 02:03:34 PM »
I just bought a new clutch master cylinder/reservoir from Ron Ayers. Yes, I know, I could have rebuilt the one I have. Long story, I just feel better knowing it's new.
As I've not done this before, does anybody have a step by step for the install?
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Don
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2024, 03:02:43 PM »
Is it the complete unit, with all the guts in it ? If so, it should a simple install with a proper bleed.
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2024, 04:08:35 PM »
Yes, complete with all the guts in it.
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2024, 04:27:40 PM »
Quote from: thedon on March 15, 2024, 04:08:35 PM
Yes, complete with all the guts in it.
Should be able to mount and bleed. Some people loosen the banjo bolt and bleed that first. I’ve never seen a need.
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2024, 05:27:17 PM »
When I replaced mine, (clutch and brake) I simply drained the old system completely, replaced the masters, reattached the lines, filled and bled them. No issues at all.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2024, 05:32:39 PM »
Thanks guys much appreciated.
Like I said I've not done this before. Just wanted to be sure.
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2024, 10:27:27 AM »
A Mighty-Vac seems to help to get the fluid moving down to the slave.  Then bleed the old fashioned way. 

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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2024, 12:05:05 PM »
Thanks for that Jimmy
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2024, 01:52:10 PM »
So, got it done. It was easier than I thought. JimC had a mighty vac and it worked great.
Thanks again for all the suggestions.
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