audithepeanut

I am currently sans car due to a failure in the clutch system, either the master or the slave, so i'm going to replace both, how long should i expect to spend(with the rule of 3) replacing these? and how difficult is it?

NJRoadFan

Its a few hours tops. Plan on 2 days worth of work. I did it when it was 90+ degrees and humid in the blazing September sun. Wasn't pleasant at all. I also did the brake proportioning valve and bled the entire brake and clutch system. Small hands are a plus too.

RallyQuattro4000

i have only done the master cylinder and it is pretty simple 20 min job.

audithepeanut

How much does a new slave/master run?

qezel

i think i paid ~$100 for the master and ~$40 for the slave.

audithepeanut

Or do i need to replace the whole slave cylinder?

qezel

you could probably find a replacement through someone who has the nipple from an old slave, but for the $40, just replace the whole thing while you're dealing with it anyways

audithepeanut

I talked to the previous owner today (hes my brother) and he said he replaced the slave and master before i bought it and fixed it, roughly 6-8 months, i broke the valve by tightening it too much. I am inclined to think its that and should have thought of it sooner.

Where can i get a replacement valve???

qezel

well to start.. can you get the valve out of the cylinder with it in the car?

AudiSport4000

If you can get the slave pin out of the transmission its pretty simple, actually. I use a 3/16th punch and a hammer to wack the pin out of there, then a screwdriver and hammer to hammer the slave towards the back of the car.

You are very wise to replace both at the same time