Renault master Clutch master cylinder replacement

[@OlyLowe]

Did our 2009 van today following your video many thanks 👍 Points to note for others... 1) it's easiest to remove the under engine tray (bolts in the wheel arches to drop the front down) so you can get to the black plastic drain tap easier from underneath 2) to find the black plastic drain tap to bleed the system just follow the pipework to the clutch body where its located 3) the master cylinder body needs a slight (reverse thread) clockwise turn from the engine bay with mole grips to release it from the bulkhead 4) bleeding...ours took 20 to 30 "three pumps and hold it down"... have two 250ml bottles of dot 4 on hand... 5) during bleeding keep topping up the reservoir to the max line throughout...we used one whole bottle of dot 4 plus some taken out of the system during bleeding Overall not too bad, give yourself a morning to be sure your not rushing.

[@VanlifeHQ]

Good tips thanks for message 🫡 glade the video helped buddy Nothing like doing it yourself & saving hundreds in garage prices Job well done 👍

[@OlyLowe]

Another point to note...if your cruise control no longer works afterwards you may need to adjust the clutch pedal sensor like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/paXKZIR7p9ONarMsi=dbKyDHr0aTBPMKVf

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@OlyLowethe Centre switch on the brake mate is on when it’s depressed & turns the rear brake lights on on your video 👍 I believe the one on the clutch is the Cruise control ? Anyway way nice video bud 🫡

[@OlyLowe]

​@@VanlifeHQno they are both for the cruse control...touch the brakes or drop the clutch and it cancels

[@marcelotinelli6543]

Nice video. I have a little problem with the clutch of my 2011 Master 2.5 G9U. I think is the master cylinder. Here, in Argentina, it worth US$200. Affordable but a little bit expensive for a tiny plastic piece 😂. I will try to install it by myself. Sorry for my poor english 😬.

[@VanlifeHQ]

Your English is fine mate yeah as long as there’s no fluid dripping out the gearbox underneath your van it will be the master cylinder 👍 Honestly it’s very easy job buddy I’m sure you can do it & save a lot of money Please let me know how you get on with it..

[@marcelotinelli6543]

@@VanlifeHQ thanks for your answer. I'll keep you updated. 😄💪🏻

[@KJlem]

Thanks for this video! Do you recommend changing all the clutch/brake fluid while I'm at it?

[@VanlifeHQ]

No problem thank you for watching, 😊 I mean I not long long done a full flush on my brake/clutch fluid i definitely recommend it for the price is cheap & should be done every few years I believe 5 🤔 Mine was a good 20 years old 🤦‍♂️ haha

[@KJlem]

@@VanlifeHQ yea mine too I reckon, so I'll replace it. Thanks again!

[@VanlifeHQ]

​​⁠😂 😂 mine was black 😮 still better then 90% of modern vehicles on the road today mate lovely seeing people still keeping them on the road Thanks again 🫡

[@smilesayshello]

Hi, firstly - great video! So easy to follow! I am about to follow this and do the same job on my 2.2 03 master, but I am confused by the huge amount of parts available and don't want to get the wrong one, could you let me know the make and model number of the alternate part you used in the video please? Cheers, Rich

[@VanlifeHQ]

Good afternoon rich sure buddy not a problem & thank you for watching mate www.eurocarparts.com/p/pagid-clutch-master-cylinder-136745438 This is the one mate if the link doesn’t work let me know I’ll try again, Make sure when bleeding the fluid at the bottom to hold the slave with a spanner as you open the nipple it’s only plastic ! Very easy job bud let me know how you get on

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

How didn you remove it you've skipped that part

[@VanlifeHQ]

It just twists mate very easy maybe 10mm turn & pull 👍

[@davidberzins8048]

I have a 2011 master 111 is the job the same on mine ? Thanks the video was very good

[@VanlifeHQ]

Hey David that’s very kind mate yeah I’m sure it is I will take a look & follow up a message to 100% confirm ok mate

[@davidberzins8048]

Ok thanks I will have a look today

[@bradleyhocking7681]

Hello van life, I have an 03 reg Renault master van my clutch is now really loose and sticking to the floor is it the master cylinder if so would mine be in the gearbox or like yours is?

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@bradleyhocking7681 hey Bradley if there’s no fluid on the floor mate it will certainly be your master cylinder same as this one, however, if it’s dripping fluid from the gearbox, it will be your slave cylinder which means gearbox off buddy

[@bradleyhocking7681]

@@VanlifeHQ there is dripping on the floor from in between gearbox and engine. I have no idea how to do that and it’s currently stuck in a pub carpark hahaha don’t suppose your local to Cornwall? Hahaha

[@OlyLowe]

Great video thanks. It definitely looks doable and appears very similar to our 2009 model. My issue is that the plastic cup that attaches to the pedal keeps wanting to work itself off, hence I've added a zip tie. Was that your problem too as I see you cut that off at the start? I also have some occasional clutch judder during low speed manoeuvring like parking Also whereabouts do I locate the bleed nipple you show towards the end of the job? Is that 9mm tubing it requires too? Finally, would you recommend a genuine part or is there a good aftermarket alternative? Thanks again for a really good, simple, diy job 👍

[@VanlifeHQ]

Good evening thank you for watching & kind response The cable tie was indeed to hold the old actuator arm onto the pedal (first issue) but also was losing pressure & subsequently the pedal was getting soft Your judder could be a driveshaft tbh buddy I think this would be more of that issue, The bleed nipple : if you follow the pipe from the master down to the gearbox you will see it mate it’s right near the starter motor it will have a rubber cap on it The tubing is literally only to keep it from going everywhere as after pumping and opening it will shoot out with a lot of pressure Also you can keep a eye on the bubbles, making sure it’s just clean fluid coming out Honestly aftermarket is just fine ( euro car parts ) or eBay there so easy to change for the price. Any problems drop me a message I’ll do my best to help mate

[@OlyLowe]

That's great thanks. I think the slight judder is the clutch as it only happens when slipping the clutch, but it seems to be better if the engine is warmed up (and so the oil fully spread around?) Thanks again, really helpful

[@KJlem]

​@@OlyLowe I have the same judder with my 2008 master. Only sometimes when the engine is still cold. After that no more problems.

[@OlyLowe]

@KJlem sounds like it's the same thing. It's been a fair while now and it's still the same so can't be critical!

[@colinbibby1154]

Mines a 1998 bought thepart but doesn't look the same under the bonnet.Solid pipe goes into a nut on top of it and there doesn't seem to be a flexi hose going to the fluid reservoir.Any ideas please ?

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@colinbibby1154 hey Colin hmmm any chance of getting a picture on here for me to look at buddy? Is it the iveco engine or 2.8 by any chance mate?

[@colinbibby1154]

It's the 2.5 non turbo if that helps any will see if I can load a piccy cheers

[@VanlifeHQ]

Oh nice no turbo do not let it go hard to find now & after the world gos crazy in 2030 your have a gold mine there bud 👍

[@colinbibby1154]

Engine runs sweet as a not,it stood for a while and clutch pedal dropped to floor.now the clutch has tension but you can move the gear stick around but not gears.Was working well prior to being stood Only done 100 thou 🥴

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@colinbibby1154 cluch stuck by the sound of it buddy needs a good old whack ! My master sat for 5 years genuine 47k on the clock she smoked abit for a while then cleared up absolutely stunk of old Diesel 😂 But slowly getting better went through mots clean no Advisories nothing had it 4 years now nearly 5 won’t be getting rid of it any time soon unless I can find a older one in same condition But I digress yeah clutch is stuck on my old mate that’s my theory

[@Guxons]

good video!

[@VanlifeHQ]

Thank you buddy appreciate that 👍

[@shanebannister2831]

My clutch peddle just randomly went all the way to the floor and doesn't engage the clutch was fine then just went would this be a master cylinder job? Or slave? There is no leaking of the pipes i can see

[@VanlifeHQ]

Hey buddy if no fluid is dripping out of the gearbox where it joined to the engine it’s 100% master cylinder 👍

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@shanebannister2831 can you pull up the foot pedal by hand & it stays up ? It’s very common for the master to go & luckily very easy job with a nice cup of tea 15 minutes maybe The slave is inside the gearbox & is a absolute nightmare as gearbox needs to be removed. Your know this as fluid would be dripping out of the gearbox badly

[@shanebannister2831]

Can pull the clutch up by hand and it stays up push down and it stays down I've changed the master cylinder over trying to bleed it but seems like nothings helping and topped up 500ml of fluid as seems like I'm just wasting it 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@shanebannister2831 the old pump 3 times hold on last pump & undo the bleed nipple you may need 2 mate It’s strange why your not getting pressure You could pop a pipe on the nipple pull the fluid through with a syringe then pump it

[@shanebannister2831]

Tried it, one minute I get fluid coming out like no air then I'm getting lots of air,

[@EnemyDwarf-TTV]

I cannot get the bleed nipple open for the life of me....

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@EnemyDwarf-TTV have you held the main part with a spanner & tried with a socket? I think it’s the only way without snapping the slave as it’s plastic & can break very easily Try this buddy Iv had a few like this

[@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3]

Where is it

[@VanlifeHQ]

@@5eek3r0fknowl3dg3underneath if you follow the pipe down to the gearbox you will see the bleeding nipple look through the inspection hatch for the oil filter if you have the under tray fitted 👍

[@EnemyDwarf-TTV]

@@VanlifeHQ Used a spanner tight against the housing, and a socket it finally came free.