Re: Problems getting the new clutch slave installed
Subject: Re: Problems getting the new clutch slave installed by CentralCoaster on 2009/12/28 18:07:32
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tobijohn wrote:
"btw, the reason to NOT pressure bleed the slave before install is that it pushes the nose too far out, making it difficult to install, as well as pushing the piston into non-machined areas of the cylinder walls, often damaging the piston seals at the same time. Further, there is a plastic ring/retainer that is designed to limit the max travel of the piston-rod, which if pushed too far, can break that plastic retainer or worse -- push the piston and the rubber nose completely off (ask me how I know this).."
I agree with this to an extent. You can bleed it with the slave loose, but don't push the pedal too hard or yeah, that retainer clip will be gone.
I hate trying to pedal bleed it with the slave installed, because the pedal never gets stiff, it just moves against the pressure plate spring, so it's hard to tell when you've got the air out.
