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Old 08-22-2012, 04:03 PM
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I have a LS1/T56 combo in my 93 s10. It has been on the road for about 2 years. Ive put close to 20k miles on it total. I just put the 3rd slave in it. (1st one started leaking and 2nd one lost pressure and pedal went to the floor)Im using a GM slaves. Can I be doing something wrong or do i just need to get another brand slave?

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What does the fluid look like in the reservoir? Is it dark or discolored? Have you replaced the Master?
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What does the fluid look like in the reservoir? Is it dark or discolored? Have you replaced the Master?
Cant recall the fluid but i just helped him with the 3rd slave and we replaced the master before we did the slave thinking it was the master first.
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fluid was fairly dark this last time.
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Aftermarket clutch?
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just a cheap one from advanced auto
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Are you flushing the system on a regular basis to avoid contamination of the slave from the old/dirty fluid?
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I'd take some careful measurements. It sounds like as the clutch is wearing you're over-extending the slave. You may need to shim the slave.

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im flushing the fluid every 8 months when the slaves go bad. ill have to do some measuring and see if it needs to be shimmed .
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