The average cost for clutch slave cylinder replacement is between $206 and $245. Labor costs are estimated between $110 and $138 while parts are priced between $96 and $107. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
How long does it take to change a slave cylinder?
To replace both cylinders takes roughly 8 hours. You can get an exact quote, both as to labor and parts, by using YourMechanic's on-line estimator for clutch repairs.Sep 1, 2017
How do I know if my slave cylinder is broken?
Symptoms 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.
What happens when a slave cylinder fails?
If the clutch slave cylinder develops any sort of leak internally or externally it may cause the pedal to feel spongy or mushy. The pedal may also sink all the way to the floor and stay there when depressed, and may not be able to properly disengage the clutch so the transmission can be safely shifted.Jan 5, 2016
Can you replace slave cylinder without replacing clutch?
In order to replace the clutch slave cylinder in your vehicle, the transmission must be removed. The clutch assembly most likely is worn. Assuming the clutch slave cylinder is leaking, I recommend replacing both. It could be that your vehicle's lack of clutch hydraulic pressure is a failed clutch master cylinder.Oct 25, 2016
How much does it cost to replace master and slave cylinder?
The average cost for clutch master cylinder replacement is between $289 and $333. Labor costs are estimated between $137 and $173 while parts are priced between $152 and $160. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.
What causes slave cylinder failure?
Your vehicle's fluid reservoir can be the cause of multiple faulty clutch slave cylinder symptoms. Low fluid in the reservoir can make it difficult for the clutch slave cylinder to perform. Check for any leaks in the system. It's also possible for the fluid to get contaminated and affect your vehicle's performance.Dec 27, 2018
Can a slave cylinder fail without leaking?
Yes master cylinders can fail without leakage, the clutch master cylinder has a piston inside and there are separate channels for hi-pressure line and return(low pressure) line and their location in the cylinder differs for manufacturers.Feb 7, 2017
How long do slave cylinders last?
Mine lasted about 13 years or 34,000 miles. If you replace one, replace the other, as it is liekly to fail as well. Go to DRM for the modified slave, and the master is pretty cheap from GM.Jul 2, 2003
Can a slave cylinder cause clutch to slip?
it could cause your clutch to slip. before you replace them. try bleeding the lines.Aug 13, 2009
Can a slave cylinder be fixed?
There are two choices in servicing a slave cylinder: overhaul or replace. In the distant past, when slave cylinder bodies were made of cast iron, overhaul was a viable option. Currently, slave cylinder bodies are aluminum, so replacement is almost always the best option.
How do you test a clutch slave cylinder?
How to Test a Slave Cylinder
- Open the hood. Locate the slave cylinder. ...
- Look around the cylinder for wet spots that indicate it is leaking. If there is fluid coming from the cylinder, it needs to be replaced.
- Watch the cylinder as an assistant depresses the clutch pedal. ...
- Get in the car and start it.
Should I replace master and slave cylinder?
It is advisable to have the slave master replaced when replacing the master cylinder. You can find some slave cylinders fitted inside the transmission. You need to remove the transmission when replacing this type of salve cylinder.