Hello All,
I got into my Max this evening and the clutch petal went straight to the
floor. No pressure at all. It didn't even pop back up. I popped the hood and
the Clutch Master Cylinder was EMPTY. There was fluid on the ground under
the passenger side. I was freaked. I ran to the auto parts store in the
company car, got some fluid, and put it in. The petal regained a little
pressure. It was enough to limp it home. I called my local trusted trans
shop. They said it sound like the slave cylinder went out. He also said that
it's a fairly simple do-it-yourself type fix. I then called my local part
houses and they have them for around 30 - 40 dollars.

Is there a step by step online on how to change these units, etc?

I have to say I'm pretty freaked right now because I really need this car to
be working before the weekend. (Family function, etc)

Thanks,
Wayne K.

Buy a manual. For most things, I prefer Haynes, they run about $15. A
must for any DIYer.

-mike

Wayne K. wrote:

No book needed. This is how it's done on a 93 so yours should be
similar.

1 - Fill reservoir with fluid.
2 - Loosen hose on slave - don't disconnect.
3 - Remove 2 bolts holding unit to tranny.
4 - Remove hose & thread to replacement slave - you'll get some fluid
leak but not enough to drain res so much that youll need to bleed
system
5 - Bolt back to tranny
6 - Loosen bleeder screw to remove any trapped air
7 - Tighten bleeder
8 - Top off fluid

With everything at hand it's a 10 minute job.

Brake fluid is hydroscopic which means it will absorb moisture. Might
consider leaving the bleeder open if existing fluid is a dark and nasty
looking and SLOWLY pour in fresh as the old nears empty. Keep up with
the level on fluid exchange or you wil need to bleed the system.