AboutJerry Schwell Expertise Most anything about SAAB 900's 1990 and earlier, except for automatic transmission info. Also, I have lotsa vintage parts.
Experience I have rebuilt many dozens of SAABS, from 1970's to 1990's.
Education/Credentials BSEE grad work in electronics and underwater acoustics.
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Expert: Jerry Schwell Date: 4/23/2008 Subject: 93 Saab 900 s non turbo Clutch master cylinder rebuild
Question Hey Jerry,
I am trying to put seals in my clutch master cylinder. I have it disconnected from the pedal( removed circlip and pin) but in the directions it says "remove the cluctch master circlip.. I dont see one... how do I get the piston out to change the seals? the directions only say remove clutch master circlip which again I dont see one, and the pededal bracket, and everything is still connected into the MC.. how do I get it out to replace the seals???
thank you in advance
Answer Dennis:
Although my personal hands on experience is limited to 89 900's and earlier, I think what follows will still apply:
After the pedal pin is removed, you must remove the master cylinder from the car by loosening the outlet pipe nut, drawing out the hydraulic line(pipe), and then removing [from the engine compartment side] the two nuts holding the M/C to the firewall. Once the M/C is out, remove the rubber boot which reveals a circlip holding the cylinder in place. Remove this circlip [being careful to 'catch' the piston should it jump out as it is held in against a spring.] Sometime you need to rap the cylinder downward on a piece of wood to loosen the piston.
Make note of the direction of the seals and replace as appropriate. Reverse the above, bleed the system, and VOILE, you just saved a bundle of $$ by doing it yourself!!!
