How do you replace a BMW clutch slave cylinder?
Once the line is removed connect the line to the new cylinder and carefully put the cylinder back into position, tighten the nuts back on and make sure it is secure.
What is the indication of a failed clutch master cylinder?
A clutch master cylinder is a part of any car with a manual transmission. It provides the hydraulics for the clutch. If you start to feel or hear something unusual when you shift gears or press the clutch pedal down, pay attention because it may signal a problem with your master cylinder.
When to disengage clutch on BMW E36?
Once pressure feels good on pedal you are done. On the e36 there is very little play at the top of the pedal so you should feel pressure from beginning of pedal all the way through the disengagement of the clutch.
How do you Bleed a clutch slave cylinder?
Once the car is securely in the air, grab your tools and crawl under. To release pressure on the slave cylinder’s push rod, crack the bleeder screw but do not remove it. Remove the two nuts holding the slave cylinder to the transmission, carefully remove them and as straight as you can pull it out.
Once the line is removed connect the line to the new cylinder and carefully put the cylinder back into position, tighten the nuts back on and make sure it is secure.
Once the car is securely in the air, grab your tools and crawl under. To release pressure on the slave cylinder’s push rod, crack the bleeder screw but do not remove it. Remove the two nuts holding the slave cylinder to the transmission, carefully remove them and as straight as you can pull it out.
Once pressure feels good on pedal you are done. On the e36 there is very little play at the top of the pedal so you should feel pressure from beginning of pedal all the way through the disengagement of the clutch.
What happens when you depress the clutch pedal?
When you depress the clutch pedal, hydraulic fluid enters the slave cylinder and extends a rod that engages the throwout bearing, disengaging the clutch. When these go bad or need replaced you will notice a “mushy” pedal or some issues with getting the clutch to disengage.