Clutch Issue

RMCLandy · Nov 18, 2018

So I am having a few issues with my '89 Defender's Clutch,
I depress the pedal and it springs down after replacing the master cylinder and the clutch still doesn't disengage, attempted to bleed the system but still no luck, any help would be greatly appreciated!

jamesmartin · Nov 18, 2018

remove the pipe from the master place your thumb over the hole get someone to pree the pedal slowly whilst you lift your thumb a little dont let pedal up till holes sealed with your thumb again and repeat till fluid pumps out keeping res topped up as it only holds 3 pumps,refit pipe and bleed then from the nipple on the slave

Al2O3 · Nov 19, 2018

RMCLandy said:
So I am having a few issues with my '89 Defender's Clutch,
I depress the pedal and it springs down after replacing the master cylinder and the clutch still doesn't disengage, attempted to bleed the system but still no luck, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Did you disconnect the pipes from the slave cylinder, at all, while changing your master cylinder?

RMCLandy · Nov 19, 2018

Al2O3 said:
Did you disconnect the pipes from the slave cylinder, at all, while changing your master cylinder?

Yes I had to to remove the clutch housing to change the cylinder

Al2O3 · Nov 19, 2018

RMCLandy said:
Yes I had to to remove the clutch housing to change the cylinder

Sorry, I meant the slave cylinder that operates the clutch fork on the gearbox. If you've taken that off you can put it on upside down and it causes bleeding problems.

Hicap phill · Nov 20, 2018

I took the slave out & pushed the cylinder right back so all the air was out. Then get someone to slowly press as you hold the cylinder in with bleed screw open. Once fluid is there tighten up & feel the resistance of the cylinder. Once this moves all will be fine.
Re bolt back to bell housing
Don't forget bleed nipple at the top when refitting

RMCLandy · Nov 20, 2018

Al2O3 said:
Sorry, I meant the slave cylinder that operates the clutch fork on the gearbox. If you've taken that off you can put it on upside down and it causes bleeding problems.

Nope its not upside down and cheers phill ill have a look!

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