Really good video, I’m new BMW and just replaced the slave, it’s fixed my hard to disengage clutch issue. I found spraying some WD40 before sliding it in helped alot, it was hard pushing against the spring and getting the nut on, otherwise it was smooth! Thanks!
As of right now I replaced both master and the slave but my pedal won’t go all the way down to the floor but there is little resistance and the further down u push it gets very hard to push and won’t hit the floor at a certain point and it felt like that before I replaced them too what could be the cause
My clutch pedal is actually wet with brake fluid. My Transmission also is dirty with a oil like substance. Oil pan is clean. I guess both my cylinders are gone. Also my Clutch only grips in the top range of the pedal, even tho I replaced my clutch 5k km ago. My guess is I have to replace both, right?
@@hardlymovingpro when I did my brake system I bled all the lines, it was hood for about a week. Yeah both master and slave are pretty expensive when I buy them from bosch. Dont wanna buy cheap stuff and replace it again just months later. But thanks for answering🤝
will an almost fail master cylinder cause less hydraulic pressure when in cold start? Once the hydraulic fluid warm up and my car shift smoothly. My car is hard to shift into gear when first start in the morning but shift smoothly after warm up. My transmission fluid is new.
Easiest way to bleed the clutch line after everything is installed is with a power bleeder. Hook it up to the slave cylinder bleed nipple, open the master cylinder reservoir, and back fill the line from below. You will see air bubbles coming up through the master cylinder reservoir, then the fluid level will begin to rise. Much quicker to do it this way as air wants to rise to the top of any fluid. Trying to force fluid down from the clutch master cylinder through the line is a long, arduous, and many times incomplete way to do things.
We have put 3 slaves in. Evey time. We bleed it and we see brake fluid leaking out of the bell housing (99 328i). Don't know if we are doing something wrong or if it's 3 bad parts in a row. The most recent one got it bled. Felt good until we see. Brake fluid leaking from the bell housing
@@hardlymovingpro I have aset of hose pliers as well. It just didnt do the trick for me personally. Still a strong video and now my Master cylinder doesn't make any more noise. So thank you.
Just picked up a 2001 bmw 325i an clutch won’t go all the way down. If I trick the sensors into letting the car start it’ll drive but the clutch slips BAD. What could my issue be an what would you start with before I throw $500 into it on a limb
Trying to do a clutch job on my buddys 99 328i got everything out back in but when we go to put the slave in we don't feel the slave "fight" us to put it in. pretty confidant that the slave is lined up. we dont know what we are doing wrong or if something is messed up we have been fighting with this car for a while. Please help
Little tricky getting the slave back in. The slave plunger has to line up with the plunger hole. Then you have to press the slave unit in with one hand while bolting it on with the other. Use a mirror to see the plunger hole.
Compressing the master cylinder creates vacuum on the supply/input side of the cylinder which will draw in brake fluid. The pressure/output side will compress and push the brake fluid out. If there's no fluid in the new master cylinder, only air will initially come out until you compress (pump) the master cylinder several times which will permit the brake fluid to occupy the air pockets in the master cylinder. Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_cylinder
But my old one didn’t pop out like it did in your video n I sticked my finger in n the release shaft has a lot of play. Anyways After I changed both cylinders n bled the clutch my car went into gear somewhat smooth n no slipping noise or smell of burnt clutch but later on it’s hard to go into gear is it possible that it’s my release fork and/or my clutch pivot ball?
Thanks for the video, I am concerned I lack a good manual pump to bleed the air out though. What would the chances be of being able to do this succesfully without a hand pump?
@@hardlymovingpro aight thanks. So heres my situation my clutch isnt slipping engine stalls in first. Though the other day the clutch pedal went to the floor. I replaced master and slave from my other Infiniti. Put fluid in reservoir still went to floor. Probably the master or the slave is defective. So obviously if i get no pressure in my lines i have a leak or either is bad? Would it matter with a bad bearing?
Just pouring in fluid into the reservoir won't work. You probably have air in the lines. The air must be purged out through the process called "bleeding". Simple two man process: One guy pushed down on the clutch pedal and holds it down. The other guy opens the bleed nipple to allow both the air and brake fluid to come out. The bleed nipple is then closed and the clutch pedal can now be released. Repeat until no air shoots out of the bleed nipple. Keep the fluid level replenished.
My 2000 323 comes with a GM auto tranny. The reverse gear is shot. Thinking of dropping the auto and installing a manual. Great info :) You mentioned ypu have a manual. There was an empty spot for the automatic tranny ECM. Since I have an auto, just disconnect it. "50's kid" dropped the auto and installed a manual. His videos was pretty extensive. Then he mentioned, need to code the tranny. This was the point, i abandonied the idea. I just retired and thought it won't be too bad. Since I have time. The auto is a GM unit and everybody in GM knows about the problem.
An auto to manual would be an interesting conversion. Only concern would be the PCM (power train control module). It treats both the engine and transmission as one unit. If it senses a problem with the trans, it may put the engine into limp mode.
Figures. If they can replace an aluminum or steel cast or machined part with molded plastic, they can save a ton of $$$$ on manufacturing. As long as the part lasts through the warranty period, that's great for BMW's bottom line ... but not for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th car owner who thinks they got their car for dirt cheap.
That paper towel wrapped around the nut trick is GOLDEN....thanks :)
Glad it was helpful!
Helpful tip, leave the clip on for the hard line. It just clips in place when you push it far enough in...
Thanks for sharing.
Really good video, I’m new BMW and just replaced the slave, it’s fixed my hard to disengage clutch issue. I found spraying some WD40 before sliding it in helped alot, it was hard pushing against the spring and getting the nut on, otherwise it was smooth! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hello and thank you for your video. I was having had problems with that part. And tank you of you I find the problem. TKS. Gino
Glad it helped!
05:12 silicone spray/ WD 40 works like a dream came off like a glove without hose plyers
Good for you and thanks for sharing!
@@hardlymovingpro no thank you for this god like video you didn't skip a beat
my clutch pedal takes alot to push all the way down and i cant get into gear, what is the issue? there was also a smell coming from my pedal
Could be: 1. Leak in the hydraulic fluid lines 2. Worn clutch master cylinder 3. Worn clutch slave cylinder.
Exactly what I need to get done! Thanks. Should be similar to a Z4m 2006.
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As of right now I replaced both master and the slave but my pedal won’t go all the way down to the floor but there is little resistance and the further down u push it gets very hard to push and won’t hit the floor at a certain point and it felt like that before I replaced them too what could be the cause
Possibly the clutch pressure plate the way it was designed.
My clutch pedal is actually wet with brake fluid. My Transmission also is dirty with a oil like substance. Oil pan is clean. I guess both my cylinders are gone. Also my Clutch only grips in the top range of the pedal, even tho I replaced my clutch 5k km ago. My guess is I have to replace both, right?
If gripping in the top range with a new clutch, I believe you have air in the clutch lines. With respect to fluid leakage, I'd replace both cylinders.
@@hardlymovingpro when I did my brake system I bled all the lines, it was hood for about a week. Yeah both master and slave are pretty expensive when I buy them from bosch. Dont wanna buy cheap stuff and replace it again just months later. But thanks for answering🤝
Try rockauto.com. They sell good quality components (at better prices) that works as well as the name brands.
will an almost fail master cylinder cause less hydraulic pressure when in cold start? Once the hydraulic fluid warm up and my car shift smoothly. My car is hard to shift into gear when first start in the morning but shift smoothly after warm up. My transmission fluid is new.
Hard to shift because the gear oil is cold hence thicker.
Thanks man great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Easiest way to bleed the clutch line after everything is installed is with a power bleeder. Hook it up to the slave cylinder bleed nipple, open the master cylinder reservoir, and back fill the line from below. You will see air bubbles coming up through the master cylinder reservoir, then the fluid level will begin to rise.
Much quicker to do it this way as air wants to rise to the top of any fluid. Trying to force fluid down from the clutch master cylinder through the line is a long, arduous, and many times incomplete way to do things.
That’s a great tip. Thanks!
We have put 3 slaves in. Evey time. We bleed it and we see brake fluid leaking out of the bell housing (99 328i). Don't know if we are doing something wrong or if it's 3 bad parts in a row. The most recent one got it bled. Felt good until we see. Brake fluid leaking from the bell housing
Can't advise without being there to see what you did.
It a great video. More details. Does anyone why the clutch and the manual transmission are not connecting? Thanks
Could be a worn clutch or pressure plate.
the shaft i took out didnt have push and putting in the new one it didn’t have resisted.
May not have aligned it up properly.
Awesome just did it with the help of yours and someonr elses video.
Good for you!
@@hardlymovingpro I would recommend removing the hose from the reservoir then remove from cylinder. i coulnd getit off under the dash lol
@@SW-pm3ls Had the same problem which is why I have a set of hose pliers that grabs and eases twisting the hose off.
@@hardlymovingpro I have aset of hose pliers as well. It just didnt do the trick for me personally. Still a strong video and now my Master cylinder doesn't make any more noise. So thank you.
@@SW-pm3ls You bet! Glad it all worked out for you!
Just picked up a 2001 bmw 325i an clutch won’t go all the way down. If I trick the sensors into letting the car start it’ll drive but the clutch slips BAD. What could my issue be an what would you start with before I throw $500 into it on a limb
As the video shows, start by replacing the master and slave cylinders.
Great video. 👍
great video
Thanks!
Trying to do a clutch job on my buddys 99 328i got everything out back in but when we go to put the slave in we don't feel the slave "fight" us to put it in. pretty confidant that the slave is lined up. we dont know what we are doing wrong or if something is messed up we have been fighting with this car for a while. Please help
Little tricky getting the slave back in. The slave plunger has to line up with the plunger hole. Then you have to press the slave unit in with one hand while bolting it on with the other. Use a mirror to see the plunger hole.
Great video. Tks a lot 👍
Glad you liked it!
Can I use the e46 master clutch on e36?
Can't say. Do a online parts cross reference.
@@hardlymovingpro i will be using the later model master the thread on version thanks for the reply I will get a custom line
Did it work?
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Hay,what i need to do if my car wont start after i replaced tis cilinder?
Not a cylinder problem if the transmission is in neutral during engine startup.
What does that mean exactly? I’m about to replace my slave cylinder because I have no pressure to turn the car over @hardlymovingproductions
thank you
You're welcome!
What do you mean by "pump the cylinder" to get the air out? How do you do that?
Compressing the master cylinder creates vacuum on the supply/input side of the cylinder which will draw in brake fluid. The pressure/output side will compress and push the brake fluid out. If there's no fluid in the new master cylinder, only air will initially come out until you compress (pump) the master cylinder several times which will permit the brake fluid to occupy the air pockets in the master cylinder.
Reference:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_cylinder
Does he mean pump the master cylinder by depressing the clutch pedal?
nice video, thanks
Thanks for your comment and support!
What if there’s no spring resistance will I need a new clutch??
There should be. Probably did'nt have the slave cylinder rod lined up properly.
But my old one didn’t pop out like it did in your video n I sticked my finger in n the release shaft has a lot of play. Anyways After I changed both cylinders n bled the clutch my car went into gear somewhat smooth n no slipping noise or smell of burnt clutch but later on it’s hard to go into gear is it possible that it’s my release fork and/or my clutch pivot ball?
EXELLENT VID
Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I am concerned I lack a good manual pump to bleed the air out though. What would the chances be of being able to do this succesfully without a hand pump?
Open up the bleed valve and let gravity let it leak out for around a hour or so.
What if the slave cylinder is in the bellhousing ? Is it fixable ?
Doesn't work that way. All slave cylinders are external to the housing.
Very good.thanks.
Thanks!
05:04 that pedal just magically came off 😮
Clutch pedal pivot shaft.
@@hardlymovingpro saw it late af
@@hardlymovingprobut thank you hero
@@hardlymovingpro4:24 shit flew over my head mind you I'm working under this TX heat (105°)
That's brutal!
Just bought an E46 that I haven't picked up yet. Seller says that it needs a new slave cylinder. Do you advise changing the master as well?
If one goes the other isn't too far behind.
@@hardlymovingpro hey so my clutch pedal is really hard to step on will this fix that issue ?
What if your clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor?
Then either your master or slave cylinder is defective by not holding hydraulic pressure (assuming you have fluid in the lines).
@@hardlymovingpro aight thanks.
So heres my situation my clutch isnt slipping engine stalls in first.
Though the other day the clutch pedal went to the floor.
I replaced master and slave from my other Infiniti. Put fluid in reservoir still went to floor. Probably the master or the slave is defective.
So obviously if i get no pressure in my lines i have a leak or either is bad?
Would it matter with a bad bearing?
Just pouring in fluid into the reservoir won't work. You probably have air in the lines. The air must be purged out through the process called "bleeding". Simple two man process: One guy pushed down on the clutch pedal and holds it down. The other guy opens the bleed nipple to allow both the air and brake fluid to come out. The bleed nipple is then closed and the clutch pedal can now be released. Repeat until no air shoots out of the bleed nipple. Keep the fluid level replenished.
@@hardlymovingpro ive tried to bleed it no fluid is coming out the bleed screw on slave cylinder.
Keep pumping ... it'll eventually come out. You did replace the master and slave cylinders ... right?
My 2000 323 comes with a GM auto tranny. The reverse gear is shot. Thinking of dropping the auto and installing a manual. Great info :)
You mentioned ypu have a manual. There was an empty spot for the automatic tranny ECM. Since I have an auto, just disconnect it. "50's kid" dropped the auto and installed a manual. His videos was pretty extensive. Then he mentioned, need to code the tranny. This was the point, i abandonied the idea. I just retired and thought it won't be too bad. Since I have time. The auto is a GM unit and everybody in GM knows about the problem.
An auto to manual would be an interesting conversion. Only concern would be the PCM (power train control module). It treats both the engine and transmission as one unit. If it senses a problem with the trans, it may put the engine into limp mode.
Hey u sound like the guy from clear eye commercial
Thank u for the help of the video very good teach me how to fix my car
You bet!
I hope it's not made out of aluminum
Could be.
My 2006 BMW M5 clutch master cylinder looks cheap and is made out of... plastic.
Figures. If they can replace an aluminum or steel cast or machined part with molded plastic, they can save a ton of $$$$ on manufacturing. As long as the part lasts through the warranty period, that's great for BMW's bottom line ... but not for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th car owner who thinks they got their car for dirt cheap.
Can i use the clutch master of an e36 for my e46?
Wouldn't know.