Ae86 and ae92 hydrolic clutch fluid?

[freakinbox]

Just wonder what we are suposed to use, and if the 2 cars take the same thing... and if there is a type that you guys recommend

[project trueno]

you use brake fluid in your clutch system.


just use whatever you're using for your brakes, and pour the remaining fluid in the clutch system, it takes very very little fluid compared to the brakes.

DOT3 has lower boiling points wet and dry than DOT4, but absorbs moisture at a slower rate.
DOT4 is more fade resistant than DOT3, but it absorbs moisture faster.

[freakinbox]

alright, well the 86 I bought needs alot and my ae92 could use a little

Thats what I had heard, use brake fluid, just figured I would ask first

[project trueno]

^even on the 86, the clutch fluid line is pretty short if you trace it. From clutch MC, along the firewall, down to the passenger side of the tranny.

For the 86's age, might as well change the clutch slave and MC while you're getting dirty.

[freakinbox]

yea, when I get it home I am checking the master and slave. Looks like the slave on the 92 is leaking :|... but yeah here's a question then.. on the 86 is the slave on the outside of the tranny like on my ae92 sr5? or is it on the inside like some of the cars that came into the shop that I worked at?

[micro214_kp61]

Originally Posted by freakinbox

but yeah here's a question then.. on the 86 is the slave on the outside of the tranny like on my ae92 sr5

yes it's outside. it's on the passenger side of the tranny. be careful removing the bolts. i'd spray some GUNK spray or WD40. you don't want the bolts to snap on you.

[REN69]

you bought an 86?? post pics of the junker dude!!!!

[freakinbox]

I don't have it yet, picking it up soon. Got to fix the floors in it, but other than that I was like :O this car doesn't look so bad. Hopefully I'll be driving it to the next meet rather than the ae92 with the blown headgasket Lol

[Flashmn]

Dot 5.1 FTW

[punter]

I'd be a little concerned about why in needs topping up. It must be leaking somewhere.

[freakinbox]

thats what I figure, but again it's just to get it home... It's not that scary of an idea, could also depend on the condition of the clutch. Kind of how like you use your brakes as they wear out your fluid goes down, not because there is a leak, I doubt it would be that sever but w/e. It's sat for awhile... BUt I figure see if I can pick up a used master and slave cylinder for the car

[punter]

Nah worn clutch wont affect it, at rest its not pushing on the fork so home position is alway the same.

Yea just top it up and drive home, should work.

[toyotaspeed90]

if it's an 86... probably still has cast iron master and slave cylinders.... if you don't see anywhere that has obvious signs of leakage... then check on the inside of the car (quite common with pre88 mr2's).... the cast iron master cylinders will actually pit with time (on the inside).... push the clutch in, some fluid gets trapped in the pits, let clutch go, and the fluid comes back into the cab.....

[project trueno]

Originally Posted by freakinbox

thats what I figure, but again it's just to get it home... It's not that scary of an idea, could also depend on the condition of the clutch. Kind of how like you use your brakes as they wear out your fluid goes down, not because there is a leak, I doubt it would be that sever but w/e. It's sat for awhile... BUt I figure see if I can pick up a used master and slave cylinder for the car

Clutch hydraulic system is not like your brakes, basically in your clutch reseviour the fluid level should NEVER go down. PERIOD.

As the clutch disc wears, only the point of engagement on the clutch pedal will change.

AE86s and AE92s are really the same era of build, just one is RWD the other FWD. If your clutch fluid is low, then either theres a leak or someone sucked some fluid out.

And I strongly recommend a NEW master cylinder and slave, both slave and MC from OEM toyota is roughly 2 bills, just install them and forgetaboutit..........

[freakinbox]

200 for both? is that each or for both together?