Finding replacement Clutch Master and Slave cylinders
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Finding replacement Clutch Master and Slave cylinders
I can't find these at any autoparts store, like NAPA or AutoZone. Where can I get them cheaper than Acuracarland (around $170 for both)?
Next question relates to why I think I need them. My clutch has been thoughly bled, twice in the past 4 months, as recently as 2 days ago. The pedal is starting to squeak loudly when the car gets warm (nothing changed after the bleed and it doesn't do it cold) and starts getting a spongy/sticky feel near the bottom of its travel; also, the fluid was green/black in color. There appears to be no visible leaks at the op rod against the firewall (it is slightly moist) and the fluid level isn't decreasing in the reservoir.
Next question relates to why I think I need them. My clutch has been thoughly bled, twice in the past 4 months, as recently as 2 days ago. The pedal is starting to squeak loudly when the car gets warm (nothing changed after the bleed and it doesn't do it cold) and starts getting a spongy/sticky feel near the bottom of its travel; also, the fluid was green/black in color. There appears to be no visible leaks at the op rod against the firewall (it is slightly moist) and the fluid level isn't decreasing in the reservoir.
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Re: Finding replacement Clutch Master and Slave cylinders (Bill Hook)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bill Hook »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't find these at any autoparts store, like NAPA or AutoZone. Where can I get them cheaper than Acuracarland (around $170 for both)?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Either you're asking for the wrong thing, or the people at those stores are complete morons (very likely). Clutch master cylinders are common replacement parts at most parts stores. I got mine at Checker, but they should be available at almost any such store. Mine was $70 if I recall correctly. I haven't had to buy a slave cylinder, but they should have those too.
For online parts, try acuraparts247.com; their prices are better than Carlands'.
Make sure your mechanical linkages at the pedal are lubricated with some grease. Usually, clutch master cylinder failure is pretty obvious: the fluid leaks inside the cabin, at the firewall, where the pushrod goes in. And of course, the fluid level drops (though pretty slowly at first). I'd recommend checking the linkages first to make sure the squeaking isn't something else, then replace the master cylinder only. It's very unlikely you need to replace both, and the master is usually the first one to go.
Either you're asking for the wrong thing, or the people at those stores are complete morons (very likely). Clutch master cylinders are common replacement parts at most parts stores. I got mine at Checker, but they should be available at almost any such store. Mine was $70 if I recall correctly. I haven't had to buy a slave cylinder, but they should have those too.
For online parts, try acuraparts247.com; their prices are better than Carlands'.
Make sure your mechanical linkages at the pedal are lubricated with some grease. Usually, clutch master cylinder failure is pretty obvious: the fluid leaks inside the cabin, at the firewall, where the pushrod goes in. And of course, the fluid level drops (though pretty slowly at first). I'd recommend checking the linkages first to make sure the squeaking isn't something else, then replace the master cylinder only. It's very unlikely you need to replace both, and the master is usually the first one to go.
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Re: Finding replacement Clutch Master and Slave cylinders (dwolsten)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwolsten »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Either you're asking for the wrong thing, or the people at those stores are complete morons (very likely). Clutch master cylinders are common replacement parts at most parts stores. I got mine at Checker, but they should be available at almost any such store. Mine was $70 if I recall correctly. I haven't had to buy a slave cylinder, but they should have those too.
For online parts, try acuraparts247.com; their prices are better than Carlands'.
Make sure your mechanical linkages at the pedal are lubricated with some grease. Usually, clutch master cylinder failure is pretty obvious: the fluid leaks inside the cabin, at the firewall, where the pushrod goes in. And of course, the fluid level drops (though pretty slowly at first). I'd recommend checking the linkages first to make sure the squeaking isn't something else, then replace the master cylinder only. It's very unlikely you need to replace both, and the master is usually the first one to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I found one (adler) online for $85 shipped, which arrived today. The guy at Autozone showed me they have no product available for the application, according to their parts inventory system, but the NAPA folks just might have been morons.
I lubed with lithium grease previously. I can't see why the clutch would feel differently and squeak when the car warms up if grease were the only issue. No leaking is apparent.
For online parts, try acuraparts247.com; their prices are better than Carlands'.
Make sure your mechanical linkages at the pedal are lubricated with some grease. Usually, clutch master cylinder failure is pretty obvious: the fluid leaks inside the cabin, at the firewall, where the pushrod goes in. And of course, the fluid level drops (though pretty slowly at first). I'd recommend checking the linkages first to make sure the squeaking isn't something else, then replace the master cylinder only. It's very unlikely you need to replace both, and the master is usually the first one to go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I found one (adler) online for $85 shipped, which arrived today. The guy at Autozone showed me they have no product available for the application, according to their parts inventory system, but the NAPA folks just might have been morons.
I lubed with lithium grease previously. I can't see why the clutch would feel differently and squeak when the car warms up if grease were the only issue. No leaking is apparent.
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