Slave Cylinder Seal Failure

Indicator:

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Cause:

1. The slave cylinder has exceeded maximum stroke causing the seal to be exposed past its operating bore
2. Contaminated fluid – Moisture (causes rust), Fine particles (causes seal fatigue)

Effect:

Damage to the main seals of the slave cylinder

Action:

1. Replace slave cylinder/main seals
2. Check the master cylinder operation to ensure it is not over stroking the slave cylinder
3. Flush the clutch hydraulic system

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