Master Cylinder Install Question *NEED HELP*

jinxedz · 07-09-2006, 08:13 PM

Hey guys,

I am installing my 01/02 master cylinder and i am having some diffculty.

How do I remove the metal plate to get to the star washers?

Im at this point now and have no idea how to remove the plate.

Anyone have any idea?

Its in my driveway right now ...

Wile_E · 07-09-2006, 08:54 PM

Undo the 13mm nuts.

jinxedz · 07-09-2006, 09:50 PM

haha ... I did.

it required a stupid amount of force to remove ... if there was better pics youd understand

618HAWK · 07-09-2006, 10:11 PM

Pry the star washers off. They will brake, but not needed. Just for factory installation use only.

jinxedz · 07-09-2006, 10:45 PM

haha ... I did.

it required a stupid amount of force to remove ... if there was better pics youd understand

jinxedz · 07-09-2006, 10:48 PM

one last question .... putting everything back together now

how do I get the master cylinder rod retianing clip back on?

this bastard:

mrhzk35404 · 07-09-2006, 11:15 PM

Yeah that is a real pain in the butt. It took me a while and cursing until I got mine on.

Turo · 07-09-2006, 11:17 PM

Yep, it is a royal PITA. But just keep at it, you'll get it eventually.

Viper · 07-10-2006, 09:29 AM

You have to darn near be a contortionist to get it back in, heck taking out the front seat (4 bolts) would make it easier!

jinxedz · 07-10-2006, 10:04 AM

thanks for the help guys

The entire install was a PITA, but actual easier then I expected ...

jinxedz · 07-10-2006, 10:07 AM

BTW - for anyone who sees this in the future - that plate that goes over the two U-bolts (what I originally made this post about) must be removed by force and some tricky angling. It takes some time getting off and putting on, but is removable.