Yes, another "help" thread..

[h100vw]

....Okay so I ordered a new slave cylinder. Is it as easy as undoing the fluid lines from the old cylinder and bolting on the new one?

Yeah, then you have to bleed it. Make sure the brake reservoir is topped off and open the bleed nipple. If you just wait the fluid runs through under gravity. Wait for the bubbles to stop and nip it up.

Gavin

[Jmac]

Good point Matt , yeah dont stuff around with the cylinder , i agree totally , c what you got engine wise first mate.
Cheers
Jmac

[Mrk_Mickey]

Thanks guys. We just need a long 16mm socket to put the starter bolt in, then we'll plug in the leads and start her up. Timing is all fine, since we checked/tested it etc, hoping it is ok on startup now Thanks Gavin for the tip.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Alriiiiight! Everything is ready to go Silly me forgot to buy brake fluid so I haven't been able to bleed the slave cyl yet, but everything else is ready to go (minus coolant) so she'll be starting up tomorrow I'll let you all know how I go. Thanks for all the help!

[Mrk_Mickey]

One last question guys

I'm just wondering, to bleed the slave cylinder, does it matter if I have already bolted it into the gearbox? That was a PITA..I really hope I don't have to undo it again lol.

[Jmac]

Yeah mate its got to be and its best if you have one of the posse press the pedal by hand for ya as it wont return like brakes mate
Good luck
Jmac

[The_Hawk]

Nice work on doing all the stuff you have done, but please tell me you have invested in a workshop manual, preferably the Bentley...??

[Mrk_Mickey]

We had a Bentley on hand - Pedro's I haven't gotten around to buying one though....problem? heheh..

[Mrk_Mickey]

Yeah mate its got to be and its best if you have one of the posse press the pedal by hand for ya as it wont return like brakes mate
Good luck
Jmac

Wait, I don't understand your post lol...does that slave cylinder have to be OUT of the tranny? I'm assuming it would be because then the piston won't be depressed..

[Mrk_Mickey]

Okaayyyy!! All is done, and the car turned on first go My wheels BADLY need an alignment (they turn on their own) and there's this little issue with the brakes (i think there's air in the lines...) but apart from that it's great! Thankyou to everyone on the forum for words of advice

[peedman]

Did u get the coilies in? If u didnt, wait until u get em in so u dont have to do another alignment! Glad to hear it runs ok, u might have put air into the lines when u bled the clutch lol.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Hahaha....hey dude, why don't you ask Jayjay where my coilovers are I don't have my coilovers anymore. I'm now on the lookout.