Tips on Clutch Master Clynder Removal & Install

[Brimstone Brown]

Damn I had to do this awhile back and it was no fun. make sure you use the OEM master cylinder. I tried 3 from napa that failed out of the box. I can't really remember what I did to get it in I just remember was a pain in the ***. good luck

 

[305S0L]

Damn I had to do this awhile back and it was no fun. make sure you use the OEM master cylinder. I tried 3 from napa that failed out of the box. I can't really remember what I did to get it in I just remember was a pain in the ***. good luck

Yes, OEM is the only way to go.
Since i started this thread a lot of things have happened.

Here's the breakdown:

-Ordered Replacement Clutch Line from Honda $124.00
-Took car to local mechanic for Aftermarket Master Cylinder & Clutch Line. $210.00
-Mechanic completed job and by the next day it had no clutch pressure.
-Took the car back to him and had him check the parts and replace the slave with an aftermarket one. $168.00
-After two separate install attempts, the clutch pedal kept hitting the firewall. It had zero pressure.
-Finally Caved in and took the car to the dealer.
-Dealer determined the previous mechanic failed at installing the Aftermarket MC and Line correctly and i had to purchase an OEM MC & OEM Slave.
-Dealer Replaced all the parts for $694.00


Good news is the mechanic paid me back for the work he didn't do right. Bad news is, this job could've cost me less than $400 if i would've taken it to the dealer from the beginning.

Moral of the story, dealer > *

 

[001Stunna]

Moral of the story, find a competent mechanic

Just fixed that for you

 

[305S0L]

Just fixed that for you

LOL that helps also

 

[RedRyder]

This thread brings back bad memories, mounting the MC was such a pain with working in that confined space. Glad your situation is working out OP.

 

[619rcr]

This thread brings back bad memories, mounting the MC was such a pain with working in that confined space. Glad your situation is working out OP.

This is why I suggested removing the dash, like I did. I used a Napa Master & slave cyl with A Honda clutch line when I did my swap. 2 yrs and a new motor later, it still works fine. But then again I did all the work myself.

 

[305S0L]

This thread brings back bad memories, mounting the MC was such a pain with working in that confined space. Glad your situation is working out OP.

Thank you sir.

Moving forward, I'm going to make sure I dont underestimate the complexity of a repair.

This is why I suggested removing the dash, like I did. I used a Napa Master & slave cyl with A Honda clutch line when I did my swap. 2 yrs and a new motor later, it still works fine. But then again I did all the work myself.

How does removing the dash help?

Too me the limited space between the firewall and the drivers shock tower was the nightmare.

 

[305S0L]

Please delete, double post (accidental)

 

[619rcr]

How does removing the dash help?

Too me the limited space between the firewall and the drivers shock tower was the nightmare.

I didn't have trouble with the underhood portion. The hardest part for me was cutting the hole & mounting the pedal bracket. Which I did with the dash and seat out. Anyways, I guess everyone has trouble with at least one part of this conversion.

 

[ferron]

Sorry to revive and old thread I'm replacing my CMC and everything else was
easy except this clutch hose connector is giving me hell any suggestion?