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Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:06 am
by PickupPete65
I'm currently in the process of replacing the master and slave cylinders on my 1965 D100. It so far seems pretty straight forward. Are there any pratfalls I should be aware of? For instance, the reproduction service manual I have indicates the clutch pedal spring should be removed.
Is it really necessary to do so?

Re: Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:55 am
by dodgeboykim
PickupPete65 wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:06 am
I'm currently in the process of replacing the master and slave cylinders on my 1965 D100. It so far seems pretty straight forward. Are there any pratfalls I should be aware of? For instance, the reproduction service manual I have indicates the clutch pedal spring should be removed.
Is it really necessary to do so?
No it is not necessary to remove the pedal. That just cretes unneeded work. You might have to remove rod to Clutch MC. Thats one pivot bolt

Re: Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:13 pm
by Wildergarten
dodgeboykim wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:55 am
[No it is not necessary to remove the pedal. That just cretes unneeded work. You might have to remove rod to Clutch MC. Thats one pivot bolt
I had a clutch pedal that frequently didn't fully return. When I pulled the pedal, I found that it needed lubrication. While it was out, I put a zerk on it.

Re: Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:41 pm
by PwrWgnDrvr
PickupPete65 wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:06 am
I'm currently in the process of replacing the master and slave cylinders on my 1965 D100. It so far seems pretty straight forward. Are there any pratfalls I should be aware of? For instance, the reproduction service manual I have indicates the clutch pedal spring should be removed.
Is it really necessary to do so?
The monster over-center spring on the pedal under the dash does NOT have to be removed. The return spring on the slave does.
It is extremely wise to obtain stainless lined replacement cylinders from John Geidl as well as to convert the system to DOT 5 fluid. (unless you like doing this job every few yrs)

Re: Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:43 pm
by nutz
or flush your clutch and brake fluid every two years

Re: Hydraulic clutch parts replacement

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:37 pm
by Wildergarten
nutz wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:43 pm
or flush your clutch and brake fluid every two years
And the brakes as well. And it makes an expensive flush with the hassle of disposal.

One more reason for DOT-5.