krill

So I need to replace my clutch. Is it necessary to replace the master and slave cylinders as well? And from what Ive read I dont need to bleed them, just swap the clutch and go? Btw this is the first time replacing a clutch.

Z28Camaro30Ann

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No you dont need to replace the master or slave cylinders, NOR do you need to bleed the lines as long as you do not unhook the line from the slave cylinder...

Tips: Make sure you pull the clutch fork off the throwout bearing COMPLETELY before trying to pull the tranny back, and make ABSOLUTELY SURE you line the fork back up good on the throwout bearing and get it to snap on good when re-installing or else the fork will pop off any time it gets any pressure...

fex77k

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Yea when I put mine back together the first time the clutch fork wasn't seated all the way and it popped the slave cylinder apart when I pushed in the clutch. You want the cup in the arm to be centered between the two studs.

krill

Thanks for the tips guys.

krill

Got the trans out yesterday, and the clutch was a big mess like I expected
Im thinking about the Ram Powergrip clutch #98516. Ram says in some cases you need a adjustable master cylinder for proper release and engagement. So can I install a adjustable master cylinder still with the sealed slave?? Or do I need to change the slave too?

airfix

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You don't need to replace the salve although most people do just because its out or they have a lot of miles on theres. I didn't. You will have to bleed the system If you change master cylinder though. Which is easy to do.

krill

Okey. I think im gonna go with the spec stage 2 instead, just replace the clutch and leave the hydraulics as it is.

96lt1m6

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When were the hydraulics last replaced,these cars are old now? It is suggested to replace hydraulics for maximum performance when replacing the clutch assembly....GM does recommend it with every clutch change but it really depends on the driving style.

If you are adding a performance clutch as the unit you described and the hydraulics have not been replaced now would be a great time. 160.00 could be the difference of a new clutch feeling new..I vote new hydraulics!
For me 7 years i have done hydraulics 2 times
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...th=236_262_288

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Ya it deffinitley is a good idea to change them out, plus it's not very expensive. I really should have replaced the salve, but Kinda forgot about it until it was ready to go back together. I'll add it to the winter to do list haha.

krill

I guess thats what I needed to hear Im ordering a set of hydraulics with the clutch..
I dont know if they have ever been replaced so Its about time.
Thanks!

speed_demon24

iTrader: (6)

These aren't LS1's. If the hydraulics start going out it's just as easy to swap them out with the trans in as with it out so I would save your $$.

krill

Good point.
I was going to order the hýdraulics with the clutch but they were out of stock so I just ordered the SPEC 2.
We'll see how that will hold up.