94 clutch master 3.0 question

[helpme]

Is changing the clutch master a diy project? Pedal has gotten stiff and I'm afraid it's going to bust the plastic push rod again. Is there a metal push rod available? Oreilleys has a power torque kit available CM1281 for $54.99 which has a metal pushrod. Anybody been down this road? Thanks.

 

[scotts90ranger]

The master cylinder isn't too bad, I believe it bolts to the firewall then. Although possible to change the master cylinder by disconnecting the hose at the master and leaving it in place bench bleeding the assembly makes it a LOT easier to get working again. I would just disconnect the hose at the transmission (slide/push the white ring inward evenly and it should pop out) and pull out the assembly

 

[helpme]

Many thanks. The master cylinders come pre-charged as I understand.
Do you know of a metal rod?

 

[scotts90ranger]

Some have metal and some have a plastic end, that shouldn't matter assuming everything is working right, I've never broke a pushrod in 25 years of having these things...

I would only trust a clutch master being pre bled if it included the hose and even then I would orient the inlet above the outlet pushing against a workbench or something and push in on the piston a dozen times with a screwdriver... installed the master cylinder has the outlet above the inlet and they don't self bleed worth a crap...