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dave996
04-Apr-2006, 12:47
I've just replaces my clutch with a Brembo radial M/C and the slave cylinder with one of a 996R (mines a 1999 996 bip).
I eventually got the clutch fluid though and have tightened everything up.
But now I cannot move the clutch lever, what have I done wrong?

Cheers

Dave

antonye
04-Apr-2006, 13:06
Wrong size clutch push rod? There are two sizes depending on the slave cylinder type - of which there are more than one!

Sorry I can't be more specific, maybe Nelly can give you the exact details.

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 13:21
As far as I know (which isn't much ;) ) the pushrod diameter changed when the clutch slave changed.
If you look at the external face of the slave cylinder, if it's the new type instead of a flat face it will have a star shaped (TORX) insert. If you have this type then you should have changed the pushrod for the new type to match at same time.
The lever not moving at all would indicate a mechanical problem of some kind rather than hydraulic. Whip the cylinder off again and check that the pushrod is moving and that all is ok.
Good luck

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 13:31
Yep I changed it from a flat face to a torx style one.

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 13:34
Pushrod to suit it is then. Give the usual suspects a call they'll get one in or send one to you. :)

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 13:38
Hmmm problem.....Even with the cylinder removed it still isn't budging:puzzled:

Any thoughts?

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 13:43
Strip down clutch on other side, easy peasy, cover off, spring bolts undo, remove pressure plate, pushrod now accessable.
If you have to take clutch pack out (you shouldn't but who knows) make sure you keep them in exactly the same order as they came out. Tres importante!!
Pushrod locates in a small bearing within the pressure plate.

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 13:47
But surely with the cylinder removed the lever should now move, this isn't happening.....I'm I being stupid here!!!

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 13:50
Ah sorry sport I thought you meant the pushrod isn't budging. Different saga!!
Right, be careful of spillage here. If you back bleed the cylinder(push the internal piston within the clutch slave) back what happens?
The piston should make it's way inside the cylinder pushing fluid back up the line into the reservoir (remember spillage). Is piston seized??

Harv748
04-Apr-2006, 13:57
Originally posted by dave996
.....I'm I being stupid here!!!

Yep:frog:

Good luck:roll:

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 14:02
Sorted, what had happened is the piston was fully extended and as I don't have the correct push rod it would not push the piston back.

Raykay you are a scollar and a gent, I owe you a pint.

Cheers

Dave

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 14:40
Originally posted by Harv748
Originally posted by dave996
.....I'm I being stupid here!!!

Yep:frog:

Good luck:roll:

Harv I've said it once and I'll say it again you horse's ****:lol:

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 14:47
Ref pint: Hold you to that one, you going thruxton BSB, can bring light unit along, if nobody else wants it.
Help me now, me good wiv hands not so good wiv compooters etc.
How do I re-post someone else's quote, as you've just done to harv??

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 14:50
Go to the post that you want to quote.
Press the middle green "quote" key
Scroll down to the bottom of the quote then type what ever you like;)

raykay748R
04-Apr-2006, 14:53
Originally posted by dave996
Go to the post that you want to quote.
Press the middle green "quote" key
Scroll down to the bottom of the quote then type what ever you like;)
By jove I think he's got it!!!
Cheers mate :D

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 14:57
;)
By jove I think he's got it!!!
Cheers mate :D [/quote]

You can also delete bits within the (quote) bits as well, as long as you have one at the begining and one at the end

[Edited on 4-4-2006 by dave996]

Harv748
04-Apr-2006, 14:59
Originally posted by dave996
;)
By jove I think he's got it!!!
Cheers mate :D
[/quote]

he wishes he had it...:devil::P:D:lol:

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 15:05
You funny, havn't you got some work to be getting on with?

Harv748
04-Apr-2006, 15:17
...too busy watching all the bickering on here!!!

Its better than Trisha:o

Now leave me alone...haven't you got something else on your bike to break?

[Edited on 4-4-2006 by Harv748]

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 15:34
Not broken anything for a couple of weeks now:lol::frog:

There's still time:D

Duke2BSteve
04-Apr-2006, 20:49
If the clutch unit ain't workin you'd best send it my way, it'll look nice alongside the matching brake unit:sing:

dave996
04-Apr-2006, 21:23
foxtrot oscar