Help?! How do I remove clutch master cylinder? Options

[GriffGirl]

It appears my clutch master cylinder went out. I've replaced the slave cylinder already, so that leaves the MC which I believe is back-bleeding; can somebody point me in the direction of where I might find removal instructions? Or give me a rundown on how to remove the MC? I'm picking up a new one today and intend/hope to install it tomorrow.

Thanks!

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Oct 11, 2008 - 4:31 PM

[GriffGirl]

I used new parts but not actual Toyota parts - IIRC both the master & slave are Raybestos, both new not rebuilt. It did occur to me that the MC is defective, but that seems like a bit of a stretch.

I'll do that with watching to see if the fork pushes out slowly. I'm a bit relieved to hear you still think it's a hydraulic issue too... (I'm also pleased to now know how to spell that word correctly, I knew something didn't look right! LOL)

Everything points to it being something w/the hydraulic system but it's just stumped me. The old fluid in the old MC reservoir was U-G-L-Y. There was a clear separation between the new fluid I'd added after doing the slave and the old fluid still in there - it was mirky and VERY brown and dirty.

Tonight I think I'm just going to attempt to bleed/flush the entire line until the fluid that comes out of the bleeder on the slave is clear. Maybe the old fluid just finally broke down and caused the failure of the old MC; between that and not properly bleeding the system I'm still having those issues.

Thanks for your advice/info - it's VERY much appreciated! I'll update this tomorrow with my findings. Hopefully it'll be after I've driven MYSELF to work instead of bumming a ride again!