How do I know if my master slave cylinder is bad?

Here are some of the warning signs of a bad clutch slave cylinder:

Clutch does not work.
Clutch pedal sinks to the floor.
Clutch pedal feels spongy, soft, or loose.
Clutch pedal feels hard.
Gears grind while shifting.
Gears are hard to shift.
Gears will not shift.
Clutch fluid low and/or leaking.

When to replace clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder?

If the internal seals wear out, the clutch fluid will continue to circulate inside instead of being directed to the slave cylinder. In that case, the clutch pedal will go all the way to the floor when you apply the clutch. Whenever the clutch master cylinder is replaced, it is recommended to replace the slave cylinder as well.

What happens when you remove a slave cylinder?

As the brake pedal is released, the spring tension from the return spring will pull the plunger back into its housing causing air it be drawn into the slave cylinder. The return spring breaks or weakens then the slave cylinder push rod will remain pressed out with full force to the clutch fork.

Where is the clutch slave cylinder located on a clutch fork?

A clutch slave cylinder is a member of the clutch system that provides leverage assistance to the clutch fork. The clutch slave cylinder operates just like a hydraulic cylinder on a boom lift. The cylinder is connected to the clutch master cylinder located on the firewall next to the brake master cylinder through a hose.

How do you replace a slave cylinder in Suzuki Swift?

To replace this type of slave cylinder the transmission has to be removed. Inspect clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. Check the condition of brake fluid. Inspect the operation of clutch pedal. Remove and replace clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. Bleed all air from the master cylinder.

Can a clutch master cylinder be replaced with a slave cylinder?

It’s very common to replace the clutch master and slave cylinders together. The master cylinder is usually a little more difficult to replace than the slave cylinder; requiring work under the dash, as well as in the engine compartment. However, the clutch master cylinder replacement cost is usually about the same as far as parts cost is concerned.

What does a clutch slave cylinder do in a manual transmission car?

A clutch slave cylinder is half of the slave-master components of the hydraulic clutch system found in manual-transmission vehicles. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the master cylinder it is connected to will release brake fluid through the tube connecting to the clutch slave cylinder.