BLKMAX

I recently replaced my clutch master cylinder and now my clutch is slipping. Does anyone have a link providing instructions on how to adjust the clutch? I did a preliminary search on Google and wasn't able to find much. Any help is appreciated.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Did you compare the rod lengths before swapping out the units?

BLKMAX

Yes and I counted the number of turns to unscrew the bracket that connects the rod to the clutch pedal.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Describe the slipping in detail. Before the swap, after the swap, in what conditions etc.

probmxstyle

iTrader: (4)

Did you tighten the nut on the rod against the braket? I made this mistake once and the rod threaded itself out and partially disengaged the clutch while driving.

BLKMAX

Clutch didn't slip before I put the new master cylinder, clutch pedel would go to floor until more fluid was added to resivour. When upshifting and gas is applied the engine revs higher than normal to accelerate. I did bleed the system at the slave cylinder and at the dampning box on the driverside fender; made sure only clean clear fluid came out before finishing up. The clutch was replaced about a year and a half ago and worked fine and noticed the slippage yesterday and this morning driving to work.
I used pliers to hold the bracket and a wrench to tighten the retaining nut.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Is there any free play at the clutch pedal? If not, you might have to adjust it at the rod. ie.. no free play, clutch is partially engaged all the time.

BLKMAX

No no play at all. I am guessing here but will I need to turn the rod clockwise as you are facing the clutch peadal?

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Yup that is your problem. Clutch is always partially disengaging. Whatever makes the rod shorter. Should be maybe 1" of freeplay.

BLKMAX

Awesome, I know I don't have many posts considering the amount of time I have been a member of the .org but as always you are full of it...

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Thanks again and I will report back once I have made the adjustment.

BLKMAX

Made the adjustment last night in the parking garage after work and the clutch works great. Thanks again for all the help....

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

No problem. Some days I feel nice.