Are the Master Cylinder and Slave really needed when doing a clutch?
02-02-2009, 10:11 PM
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Are the Master Cylinder and Slave really needed when doing a clutch? My 116k Formula is getting a T-56 rebuild at the moment. Its also getting a LS7 clutch. This is already costing more than i expected but I'm just wondering if its necessary to do the master and slave while I'm getting a new clutch. Thanks
02-02-2009, 10:23 PM
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At 116k I would strongly recommend replacing both of them especially if its model year before 2001. If any thing at least do to slave, would hate it if the old slave gave out shortly after you put it back togather because the higher pressure needed for a ls7 clutch. Than you would have to remove the trans again to replace a $140 part.
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what Mav said....
for $140 do you REALLY want to drop the transmission again? and with 100K miles or more...yeah it's time. build it right the first time.
the mc could wait, but it would still be a good idea to change eventually. and then it saves the hassle of bleeding the system 2x.
by the way....look up the tricks to make bleeding easier. the remote bleeder is pretty badass, but you can also just drill a 3/4" hole in the trans tunnel so you can access the bleeder from inside the car. a simple rubber gromet keeps water out. and then bleeding the hydrolics is a one person job from inside the car.
for $140 do you REALLY want to drop the transmission again? and with 100K miles or more...yeah it's time. build it right the first time.
the mc could wait, but it would still be a good idea to change eventually. and then it saves the hassle of bleeding the system 2x.
by the way....look up the tricks to make bleeding easier. the remote bleeder is pretty badass, but you can also just drill a 3/4" hole in the trans tunnel so you can access the bleeder from inside the car. a simple rubber gromet keeps water out. and then bleeding the hydrolics is a one person job from inside the car.
02-03-2009, 08:53 AM
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To do the job right, we suggest replacing the slave every time you pull the transmission. It's very cheap insurance.
Keep in mind that the LS7 clutch was designed for the C6 Z06 hydraulic system, which is much stronger than our stock F-Body system. I always suggest upgrading to our Adjustable Master Kit when you go with the LS7 clutch. Full disengagement is key, and sometimes the stock master isn't up to the task.
Keep in mind that the LS7 clutch was designed for the C6 Z06 hydraulic system, which is much stronger than our stock F-Body system. I always suggest upgrading to our Adjustable Master Kit when you go with the LS7 clutch. Full disengagement is key, and sometimes the stock master isn't up to the task.