Clutch slave cylinder repair kit suitable for your car

Slave cylinder repair kit for cars: find out more! How to choose, when to change , and how much they cost

A clutch slave cylinder repair kit is a set of elements for quick restoration of component operability.

The type and number of parts in a clutch slave cylinder repair kit varies according to the vehicle features and the manufacturer. The kit often includes:

• gaskets and dust boot;
• piston and return spring;
• retaining ring.

Sometimes the repair kit includes only rubber components.

The piston is a main movable part of the slave cylinder. It moves inside the housing driven by the force transmitted from the clutch master cylinder. It is returned to the initial position by a spring.

The main function of rubber seals is to provide the cylinder housing tightness. The boot is also responsible for protecting the housing and the working fluid located inside from contamination.

Since the clutch system is one of the most important and intensively used, its components often break down. Depressurization is a main fault of the slave cylinder. Due to cracking or wear of sealing elements the working fluid leaks out of the body, which is indicated by its level decreasing in the system.

Incorrect operation of the clutch or the gearbox can be a sign of the slave cylinder piston or spring breakdown.

At the first faults signs appearance you need to perform diagnostics of the slave cylinder and carry out the installation of a repair kit if it is necessary.

Driving the car with a faulty clutch is highly not recommended.