Is the clutch slave cylinder just something to assist the clutch pedal to return after depressing?
07-06-2004, 11:01 AM
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Thanks. To replace the slave, does the clutch disc and associated parts have to be removed?
I have my car in at the dealer for non-related service and they "noticed that the pedal was mushy" and decided to replace the slave cylinder. I had started to feel some shuttering upon engagement too. I'm wondering if my clutch is just shot.
07-06-2004, 11:31 AM
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no. slave cylinder usually sits on tranny housing
not sure where it is on S4, but should be there as well. Replacement is just unbolting the old one, disconnecting the hydraulic line, and installing a new one
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07-06-2004, 11:35 AM
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yeah, it sits right on top, pointing towards the drivers side
i dont know how easy of a replacment it would be though. I can barely get my hand down there to turn the bleed valve 
07-06-2004, 03:21 PM
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Last question - would clutch abuse (launching, etc.) cause the slave to fail?
Or is that unlikely and the clutch disc would be the only thing to suffer? Thanks.