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RE: [TR] Rebuilding clutch master cylinder

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Subject: RE: [TR] Rebuilding clutch master cylinder
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:08:21 -0700
>    I had a slow leak around the the push rod, so I bought a rebuild kit
> for the clutch master.  I removed the circlip and the push rod, but how
> do you get the rest of the guts out?  Bentley simply says to remove
> piston seals and spring without much elaboration.  Thanks for any help.

Usually, just rapping the mouth of the cylinder on the workbench will coax
the piston out.  If that doesn't do it, try blowing into the fitting.  If
all else fails, hook it back up to the car, and pump the clutch pedal a
couple of times.

Randall


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