clutch hydraulics problem

[Konstantin Bogach]

It is my daily driver and I don't have a garage. So, I need to fix it ASAP.  I
need need to know
1. Can slave cylinder leak internally?
2. Could I ruine master cylinder depressing the clutch several times before
adding brake fluid to reservoir? (I removed brake fluid from reservoir to just
below the tee to clutch MC)
3. Could be an air in the system after I got 1/3 liter of steady fluid flow
from bleeder valve?

Thanks.

Konstantin Bogach.

Can someone he

Ray Rollins wrote:

> Konstantin,
> When working on the Clutch Hydrolics it is best to replace both the master
> and slave cylinder. Audi gods state that if you just do one the other will
> fail because it misses the old part. If you can get a power bleeder, it
> works much better than hand pumping.
>
> Good Luck,
> Ray
>
> >From: Konstantin Bogach <kbogach at comcast.net>
> >To: quattro at audifans.com
> >Subject: clutch hydrolics problem
> >Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 01:01:02 -0500
> >
> >Clutch pedal sank.  No visula leak in slave cylinder, small leak from
> >master (always was there).  After reading archives I diagnosed the
> >problem as bad master cylinder: goes bad more often, does not leak. I've
> >read that slave leaks outside but master usually leaks internally.
> >Replaced MC today. Bleeded using hand pump and second pair of hands (air
> >did not go inside on intake stroke).  I saw air bubles at the very
> >beginning then steady fluid about  1/3 liter.  Tighten valve, tried
> >clutch pedal - does not return.
> >Suspects:
> >1. Slave cylinder.
> >2. Depressed clutch pedal before filling brake fluid and ruined MC. (Did
> >it when fought with clevis pin, bolts and fitting).  Is MC really dry?
> >
> >I supposed to go skiing tomorrow morning. Second car has brakes off. Bad
> >luck.
> >Could it be an air staying somewhere in MC?  I would appreciate any hint
> >or idea helping to resolve this problem.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Konstantin Bogach.
> >200tq '89
> >200tqa '89
> >
> >
>
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