Fluid on clutch plate... replace?

[simmons1]

Just to confirm...if I have tranny fluid on the clutch plate from a slave cylinder failure, I have to replace the clutch plate.

Correct?

Thanks guys

 

[mrboyle]

You should always replace a clutch that has been contaminated with oil. Besides, you already have to remove the tranny to replace the slave, why do the job twice?

 

[gijoecam]

Indeed, it's a good idea, even if it's not completely necessary.

And it should be brake fluid. If it's trans fluid, you've got other issues...

 

[simmons1]

You are right it was brake fluid... The disc didn't look that bad but I had to buy the clutch disc set to get the release bearing so I went ahead and installed the disc.

This was my third slave in 4 years. It is hard to believe that no one can make a reasonably reliable slave. I went with LUK slave and clutch set. I hear they are the best.

As for the install, other than the dang exhaust flange bolt everything went smoothly. I didn't even have a problem bleeding the clutch.

This forum is a wealth of information and I appreciate all that contribute.