Slave Cylinder bolts stuck
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Slave Cylinder bolts stuck
Hello everyone,
Recently my clutch fluid started leaking out so I decided it was time to replace master and slave hydraulics. I did all the research, searched the forums for all the help I could find and ordered the parts of mazdatrix. However, when it came time to remove my slave cylinder, I can not remove the bolts that hold it in for the life of me! I'm using a 1/2in angle drive wrench and it just wont budge at all. I've tried applying a ton of PB to it and letting it sit like that for a few hours reapplying every hour but to no avail. My next idea is to get a impact wrench, but I thought maybe some of you guys would have some advice on a better way to remove these.
Recently my clutch fluid started leaking out so I decided it was time to replace master and slave hydraulics. I did all the research, searched the forums for all the help I could find and ordered the parts of mazdatrix. However, when it came time to remove my slave cylinder, I can not remove the bolts that hold it in for the life of me! I'm using a 1/2in angle drive wrench and it just wont budge at all. I've tried applying a ton of PB to it and letting it sit like that for a few hours reapplying every hour but to no avail. My next idea is to get a impact wrench, but I thought maybe some of you guys would have some advice on a better way to remove these.
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They're not very big bolts, I find it hard to believe they're THAT tight. There's nothing special about these bolts.
By 1/2" "angle" wrench, do you mean you're using a flex-head or wobble extension? If so, you're loosing a lot of torque in the joint.
Try applying some heat with a torch, or just use a cheater bar on your ratchet handle.
By 1/2" "angle" wrench, do you mean you're using a flex-head or wobble extension? If so, you're loosing a lot of torque in the joint.
Try applying some heat with a torch, or just use a cheater bar on your ratchet handle.
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Hey guys, thanks for the quick reply,
Sorry for confusion on the tools I'm using, Im a pretty amateur mechanic so my vocabulary isn't probably the greatest.
Im using a socket wrench that can bend at an angle with a 12mm socket on it.
Sorry for confusion on the tools I'm using, Im a pretty amateur mechanic so my vocabulary isn't probably the greatest.
Im using a socket wrench that can bend at an angle with a 12mm socket on it.
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Originally Posted by syntho
Hey guys, thanks for the quick reply,
Sorry for confusion on the tools I'm using, Im a pretty amateur mechanic so my vocabulary isn't probably the greatest.
Im using a socket wrench that can bend at an angle with a 12mm socket on it.
Sorry for confusion on the tools I'm using, Im a pretty amateur mechanic so my vocabulary isn't probably the greatest.
Im using a socket wrench that can bend at an angle with a 12mm socket on it.
I think you just need to man up and put some muscle into it though
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I don't actually have a breaker bar where my car currently is, so I'll probably bring one tomorrow if this doesn't work out.
But curse me being so scrawny haha.
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Just don't break it off! Use some heat. You're replacing the slave cylinder anyway so what's to lose?
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If its stuck on there, a puny 1/4 ratchet and short extension is not going to break it loose.
Use some wd40 on it and get a long extension using 3/8 ratchet. A wobble extension is useless for a stuck bolt. It's bolted to aluminum. It's just corroded.
Use some wd40 on it and get a long extension using 3/8 ratchet. A wobble extension is useless for a stuck bolt. It's bolted to aluminum. It's just corroded.
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If you have a problem with stuck bolts and don't want to round the ends off of them, I'd invest in one of these. Put the right size socket on it and give it a tap. Will free up most seized things. Use at your own risk but if you work on a lot of rusty or seized up old cars and farm equipment, this is a worthwhile investment. It is only used to crack bolts, nuts, and screws loose, then you use your screwdriver or ratchet the rest of the way. I've had mine for a few years and it is always my go-to after soaking the bolts in PB or something. Never rounded a screw, nut, or bolt with it.
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Last edited by professionalpyroman; 03-27-17 at 10:47 AM.