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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Hello all! I have a 95 Civic EX. I've noticed a very slow clutch fluid loss, and I finally located it underneath the clutch pedal inside the car. The area underneath the clutch master cylinder piston is nice and moist with clutch fluid. I'm not too worried about it since it's a very slow leak, however I would like to deal with it eventually. Have any of you dealt with this? Is it an easy fix?
Also, I can post pictures if you like, my phone's camera just isn't very good. Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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I just replaced the clutch master cylinder in my wife's 97 Accord last weekend. Not a Civic, but it was a fairly straight forward replacement. I was having the same issue - couldn't find where the clutch fluid was going, and found the dark spot on the carpet under the pedals. It took about 90 minutes to swap in a new one, including bleeding down. It is kind of a small work space, but there is room to do it. I imagine the Civic would be similar.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 05:52 PM
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Its leaking, you'll have to replace it, Bench bleed it before you install
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 08:07 PM
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What is it I have to replace, the clutch master cylinder?
What is Bench Bleeding? I've bled the brakes before, I assume it's similar to that, right?
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Old Dec 8, 2018 | 04:51 AM
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Yes replace the clutch master cylinder. It's the same kind of hydraulic system that the brakes use, so servicing procedures are the same.
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