Clutch Master cylinder?

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ONEFALCON07
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I have been trying to figure it out for a week now and even bought a Hayes manual, it was no help. I cannot get the push rod out of the housing where it goes through the firewall and into the clutch master cylinder. It will not pull out. I do not see any clips holding it in and the dealership said if I brought it there it would be a half hour fix. Can someone please help me out here?
Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 6:02 PM

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STEVE W.
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There is a retainer inside the master cylinder that holds the push rod in. It is there so the push rod cannot pull out if the clutch pedal is released faster than the master cylinder can return. To get to it you need to remove the master cylinder from the mount.
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Monday, September 18th, 2017 AT 1:43 AM
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That is what I was afraid of. I have never removed a master cylinder before, but thank you.
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Monday, September 18th, 2017 AT 5:46 AM
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KEN L
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Tell a friend please.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 AT 10:58 AM
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BRIAN K CONNER
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How do I know when the clutch master cylinder is going bad?
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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One good indication is a leak coming from the back side of it leaking right down the center of the firewall or wherever it is mounted to.
A second might be is there is no leaks but the clutch pedal goes to the floor when pressed and the clutch not work.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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Do I remove the master clutch cylinder line all the way to the trans? I have removed the two nuts already at the firewall. How do I remove the line from the trans it I have to? 1995 f150 p/up
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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Hi there,

You only need to unscrew the pipe at the master cylinder, also you will have to undo the pin that holds the push rod to the pedal under the dash,

mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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Transmission problem
1995 Ford F150 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

i have a 95 ford f150 I have replaced the clutch master cylinder three times the problem is that the rod that hooks to the clutch pedel keeps poping off ive replaced the clip but it dosent seem to help I cant see anything bent or out of alinment any ideas where to start to resolve this problem
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

take off the clip & drop off the push rod, feel for any sideways movement in the pedal, the pedal pivot bush & pin may be worn, check this next.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 11:55 AM (Merged)

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