Clutch piston leak? (1 Viewer)

[ryanCA]

just noticed this.

Anybody can point me in right direction of how bad of a job it is ?

common issue?

 

[3_puppies]

fairly easy, use flare nut wrenches to break the fittings loose, also change the slave cylinder, then bleed
and brake fluid will remove paint

 

[ryanCA]

fairly easy, use flare nut wrenches to break the fittings loose, also change the slave cylinder, then bleed
and brake fluid will remove paint

Thank you very much

lets see what parts I need to order then

 

[3_puppies]

clutch master and clutch slave,
cruiser outfitters will set you up
@cruiseroutfit

 

[ryanCA]

clutch master and clutch slave,
cruiser outfitters will set you up
@cruiseroutfit

Thank you SO much

 

[BamaHeel]

fairly easy, use flare nut wrenches to break the fittings loose, also change the slave cylinder, then bleed
and brake fluid will remove paint

This man knows.
Make sure you get correct year clutch m/c. Also if clutch m/c goes slave is right behind so do them both and save time and hassle.

 

[BamaHeel]

I also went ahead and replaced the soft line coming out of the slave cylinder. Getting it loose was the biggest pain in the whole ordeal.

 

[2mbb]

My hardest part was breaking free the hard pipe at either end. I don't remember the details but I couldn't get mine off, mangled something and had to replace the pipe. Back then (15 years ago?) that hard pipe was still available from Toyota, but it was a pain to replace, especially to access the support clamps along the firewall behind the engine...

so, do use a flare not wrench and try some penetrating oil the day before you plan to do the work. A trick someone suggested in another thread is to use vice grips to keep the flare nut wrench end from spreading open and rounding off the nut.

 

[ryanCA]

This man knows.
Make sure you get correct year clutch m/c. Also if clutch m/c goes slave is right behind so do them both and save time and hassle.

Yes will do both

mine is a 87 fj60

 

[BamaHeel]

There is a flat metal piece at the clamp where the hard line meets the soft line that slides out to release the soft line at the top - honestly that was the worst part of the whole ordeal. If you are replacing the soft line you can just cut the soft line in half and it will be a lot easier. Here is the soft line if you need to get one

 

[ryanCA]

@3_puppies
Separate question. Picking your brain.

I posted in a thread about chrome roof mouldings didn’t get an answer

mine are off - but I have all of them. there is a “plastic insert” that holds them in - any idea where to get them ?

 

[3_puppies]

@3_puppies
Separate question. Picking your brain.

I posted in a thread about chrome roof mouldings didn’t get an answer

mine are off - but I have all of them. there is a “plastic insert” that holds them in - any idea where to get them ?

I don't know on those

 

[2mbb]

@3_puppies
Separate question. Picking your brain.

I posted in a thread about chrome roof mouldings didn’t get an answer

mine are off - but I have all of them. there is a “plastic insert” that holds them in - any idea where to get them ?

These are not listed as a separate part from Toyota. Do you have a picture what it looks like?

 

[ryanCA]

These are not listed as a separate part from Toyota. Do you have a picture what it looks like?

I have the chrome parts. What I gathered is, they just "snap/push" on.

I will try them after work today.

 

[Spike Strip]

I don't generally recommend stuff from JTO, but when I did mine, I used their one-piece SS braided line that replaces the hard line and it's great.

And usually once the Clutch MC goes, the slave cyl is not far behind.

Also, clean that Brake fluid off the body immediately or it'll peel paint to the metal and it will quickly rust.

4spd Clutch Master Cylinder to Slave Cylinder Line Hose Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ60 | eBay

New clutch line to connect your slave and master cylinder. This is high quality teflon stainless steel braided line. It is 65″ and will eliminate any hard line. Braiding help prevent expansion for crisper action.

www.ebay.com

They also sell a complete kit:

Clutch Master Slave Conversion for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 85-87 | eBay

This is a quick easy bolt on, you just add fluid. This kit fits 5/85 to 87 FJ60’s. This is for Land Cruisers with the Slave Cylinder mounted on the passengers side (US). We combine a original model master and slave with a 65″ stainless steel braided teflon line to connect them.

www.ebay.com

Be aware, kit is diff for pre vs post 4/85 FJ60

 

[ryanCA]

Thanks so much! Yeah all parts ordered. Should be here Wednesday, and then I will swap them out

Yeah given mine is a 87FJ60 had to be careful on which will work