Question on Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder Replacement

[jcain]

In the top part of the instructions you state " Also DO NOT press the clutch pedal with the slave cylinder compressed"

In the second part with pictures you state "Just remember NOT to push the clutch pedal without the slave cylinder compressed or not installed on the transmission."

These instructions are contradictory. Which one is it?

THanks,

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This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here: Pelican Technical Article: MINI Cooper - Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder Replacement

[Nick at Pelican Parts]

When the salve cylinder is detached from the transmission, you should not press the clutch pedal. This could cause damage to the salve cylinder.

- Nick

[jcain]

Your response is still a bit unclear based upon your instructions in the tech article.

Yes, the clutch pedal shouldn't be depressed when the slave cylinder is not attached to the transmission housing because it can over-extend the actuator rod and destroy the slave cylinder.

But in the first part of the instructions in the tech article you state "Also DO NOT press the clutch pedal with the slave cylinder compressed"

BY depressing the clutch pedal while the slave cylinder is compressed using the tool would you run the risk of ruining the master cylinder?

Thanks.