gkinslow Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Headed home today after driving around most of the day my clutch stuck to the floor when attempting to shift at low speeds. I limped a half mile home and I'm thinking the slave cylinder has gone out. I'm going to bleed the system in the morning when I have an extra set of hands just to rule out air in the system. Is it sufficient to bleed it from right at the reservoir or do I need to do it at the slave? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyJagaru Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I do believe you can only bleed from the slave. There's a nipple on there, attach a see-thru hose and loosen slightly. I gather it's a good idea to not shove the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when doing this procedure as you won't get it back up very easily. Pump until fluid runs clear while keeping the reservoir topped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 In the process of bleeding via the slave right now but the pedal shows zero improvement. I've ordered a new slave but it won't be here until tomorrow. I wonder if the master is bad or just the slave? Neither show visible outward sounds of failure. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Turned out to be a bad clutch master cylinder. Aside from having to overnight a new one from Arizona due to zero stock in the state. It was a very simple replacement. Cheap too. > $50 before shipping. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Wow, your one of the few to have this issue. Glad you got it fixed and it was an easy install. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Drove to work this morning and the clutch isn't quite as stiff as I'd like so looks like I'll be bleeding it again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRuu Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I do believe you can only bleed from the slave. There's a nipple on there, attach a see-thru hose and loosen slightly. I gather it's a good idea to not shove the clutch pedal all the way to the floor when doing this procedure as you won't get it back up very easily. Pump until fluid runs clear while keeping the reservoir topped up. depends some after market masters have bleeder screws maybe even the oem ones. but the service manual suggests the you bleed through the slave. and you need to push the petal to the floor to properly bleed the system other wise it probably does nothing. no air comes out you are just opening the bleeder screw. once its to the floor you can pump it up and it'll come back on its own in a couple pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 The master cylinder I just installed had a bleeder on it and thats what I used. The car now drives just like before. I haven't read the service manual but logically thinking, wouldn't you want to bleed the system from the highest point possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 wouldn't you want to bleed the system from the highest point possible? Think of brakes, those are usually bled from the lowest points. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 But if the purpose is to remove air.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 If it's a closed system, air will naturally migrate up as the fluid is heavier and falls down. But because it is a closed system, the air can be pushed out from almost any point. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRuu Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I haven't read the service manual but logically thinking, wouldn't you want to bleed the system from the highest point possible? thats where i have always done it too, at the highest point thinking the same, but recently just found that little bit of info in the service manual and realize i had not been doing it according to that. so i guess we can say it works at both ends as the teaser of the G said. and you and i have bleed from the master with no regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 You can also bleed from the master without removing the intercooler. Saves you about 30 min of removal and reinstall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 ...... and you're welcome. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 You really taking credit for any of this?? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 You really taking credit for any of this?? :lol: Yes, because I told you what the cylinder was in WC. Now show some respect!! My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 You called it a clutch cylinder. Pretty close and I do appreciate the help. I was feeling like this Wed night... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160624/b6451017371bda60b86d5805af2f03eb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Like a dirty baby? My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yes. I need my diaper changed ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yes. I need my diaper changed ASAP. Calling BBV right now. Really though, congrats on fixing the issue. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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