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03freelander

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Hi.
My TD4 (2003) has an issue in that the clutch pedal has been squeaking for a while and now it has started to stick down, particularly if the pedal is held depressed for a short time. I have been looking at the forums and it appears to be that Clutch Master Cylinder that has gone u/s. There is no sign of fluid leaking anywhere and the reservoir is full and I have never needed to top it up!! My question is twofold - Can I/How do I change the Master Cylinder, without changing the slave cylinder inside the bellhousing?
If I can change only the master cylinder, how do I bleed it?
Any advice would be most welcome.
Regards
David
 
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You can change the master cylinder on its own there is a push fit conector on the pipe, You do not bleed it as is a sealed unit.
 
Happy Days! Many thanks Booboodag, you're a life saver! All I have to do now is spend £100 on a new cylinder!

Cheers mate, much appreciated.
 
Had exactly the same problem with my 03 plate TD4. Got the master cylinder changed about 6 months ago and so far so good. I was told by the garage it could be either the master cylinder or the slave but seen as the master is easier to change that is the first step. Luckily this cured it and saved me a very expensive repair.
 
I recommend that you bleed through to new fluid once you have fitted the new cylinder......
 
Chaser - Many thanks for the advice, I will take it.

How do I bleed it through? (Sorry for being a thickie but never done a Landrover before)
 
You bleed it just like any hydraulic clutch system. After you have installed the new master cylinder it is likely that some air will have got in the system as the self sealing coupling don't always self seal. There is a nipple on the "out" pipe from the clutch slave cylinder. Take care as it sometimes can detach from the pipe. The lid of the master cylinder requires care when removing and refitting.

Allan
 
Just to let you all know that I changed the cylinder yesterday an problem solved. Couldn't have done it if it wasn't for your help guys, thanks!!
 
I just put up a tutorial you can follow to bleed clutch..my new master cylinder came with contaminated fluid (water in it) as Chaser said it's wise to bleed through your new part
 
Thanks joe27979, I took Chaser's advice and bled it through. Could you put in a link to your tutorial into this thread - it may save others with this issue a lot of time and effort?
Once again, thx for the help.
 
D'OH! Just read the first thread...at the top of page 2 with....the link to joe27979's tutorial.......maybe i should just give up and buy a Micra:)
 
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