Hey brother, 11 years after you made this video you just helped me change the master clutch cylinder in my 92 Honda Civic. I bought this car nine years ago for $1500 And thanks to people like you she’s still on the road in 2022. God bless you and thank you again

Have a 99 civic EX that just lost pressure in the clutch pedal. I watched this vid and found the master cylinder was leaking same as the one in the video. Bought a new one and followed your instructions to install. Now the pedal is in working order and the car is shifting smoothly. Saved me a ton of cash and only took about an hour and a half to finish. Can't tell you how grateful I am for the great video, Thank you so much for uploading!

My Master just died in my 2000 EK1, can't believe i found someone who'd done a good quality step by step on exactly the thing i need to do and even on the same car. Thank you, You're awesome.

I actually liked the fact the nut fell behind the plastic trim and you subsequently demonstrated how to retrieve. Inevitably when us novices try to undertake this project we'll encounter similar hiccups and it's nice to see how you overcame them, despite it being such a trivial problem.

I thought I was doing something wrong...after see your video ... for sure I was ... thanks your help...people like you make thousand peoples life much easer .

Hell yeah, Eric! Helping folks out over a decade later! You're a blessing to the community, sir.

Really well done and amazingly helpful. Three hundred miles from home and my master cylinder fails. Up and running for $40 in parts because of this video. Thank you for posting this.

@cosanostrafelony Welcome aboard, thanks for the comment and the well wishes I look forward to making more videos for you.

@midlantic1 Gravity bleeding doesn't always work with this and in this particular case I used parts that I had not used before that seemed to take much longer than normal to bleed. Given all the comments that I've gotten on this I hope to do a video at some point on bleeding tools both vacuum and pressure just to show the different options. Thanks for your comment.

My master cylinder was failing, and I simply couldn't get my car into our out of gear anymore. This video was essential in helping me fix my own car. Thanks a bunch man! The only thing I would ask to make this video better is to go over the tools used at the beginning of the video. Thanks again!

@shodanxx I hope to do a video on bleeders at some point to cover that and some other versions. Thanks for the suggestion.

@boolshmool You're most welcome, I'm very glad to hear that my video helped you and that you were able to do the job successfully. Thanks for your comment.

Love the video my clutch cylinder just went in my suzuki side kick and got to order the piece, but looking at this video just gave more confidence to do this job my self, so thanks.

A lot of good tips in this one. Great vid as usual Eric! I have to tell you that my teenage son pointed out the fact that there are almost endless opportunities for "That's what she said" references in your videos.

@MrBGFOOTBALL If I ever get caught up I hope to finish that video in the near future. Thanks for your comment.

@d3v3ouzm1ndz Good luck and feel free to keep me posted on what you find. Thanks a lot for your comment and I will keep making these videos for as long as I can including ones on Caravans.

Thanks for the awesome video, Eric! Today I tackled this project on my 1997 Honda Civic and was successful! I do have to say, the two bolts on the slave cylinder are a PITA, but after some choice words and several minutes I was able to get them in. Thanks again!

TO EVERYONE WATCHING THIS- I had clutch problems that resembled a bad clutch or bad hydraulics. I spent $200 replacing the hydraulics. while doing that, I noticed the mount for the clutch pedal had cracked, and was bending when I applied the pedal. I ordered a new pedal with the mount for less than $100 and changed it out in 15 minutes. It completely fixed it. CHECK THE PEDAL MOUNT BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING. If it's broken, it's easy to see and and easy fix

@DrBlueSparrow Normally I don't have so much trouble with these but this time I used some parts that I hadn't used before and the took a lot longer. I'm actually going to do a video at some point covering pressure and vacuum bleeders in the future. Thanks for the comment.

@davidzzz94 I actually plan to make a video on the different types of bleeding, conventional, vacuum, and pressure as soon as I get the tools to demonstrate it. I've been doing it similar to the way I show in this video for years without problems, it's all what you are used to I guess.

I busted laughing out loud at 19 minutes....you literally filmed the struggle of working alone right there hahahahaa, damn it, I know the feeling, back and forth and back and forth again !

This video was really helpful, thanks a lot dude!

@tymebomb60 After making this video I realized that is exactly what I should do. Thanks for he suggestion and the comment.

@mryome1999 I actually ended up using a make shift vacuum bleeder on this car as I had a heck of a time getting these parts to bleed, I never used that brand before. After that experience I hope to make a video on the different types of bleeders as I think that would make a great video. Thanks for the comment.

thankx for the help.. you made my project easy to do. keep up the good work

@ericthecarguy and anyone who has a hard time getting a pedal: I had the same issue with going back and forth and then having my father keep putting the pedal up and down as I opened the bleeder (I thought I had a crack in the line). After a stupid amount of attempts and a night of sleep, I thought to when I bleed the brakes (I keep pumping them until I get a pedal, then I have someone hold the pedal firmly as I open the bleeder). I did this method on the clutch; I pumped the clutch with my hand like a mad man (leaving the fluid to the max line and the top off the reservoir) I was able to get a pedal and saw small air bubbles rise to the top of the reservoir. After that I put a vacuum on the bleeder, I had my dad hold the pedal down and open the bleeder and vacuumed and repeated this about three times, until I had to keep adding fluid and as my vacuum tank was filling.

@g8erdone I don't have a video on that at this time sorry but I would like to do a video on a RWD clutch at some point. Good luck.

@andrewthompsonuk1 I've done that with brake master cylinders but never with clutch cylinders because they are just single action and not split like a brake master is, up to this point I haven't had any issue doing it this way till I made this video as these parts gave me more trouble than any other I've tried. Thanks for the input and your comment.

If it wasnt for you id provably not know what to do with car thank you for the great insite your a great mechanic

How do you not swear?

@jjrock5 I use a Sony HDR-SR11 but I import them into my editing software (FCP) at 960x540 as I don't feel I need full HD for these videos, I then convert the finished quicktime to flash as it uploads faster and is a 'lighter' file format that YT uses anyway, this way it doesn't need to be transcoded once I upload it.

@Ednallica I don't discuss pricing of any kind sorry. But the labor time for this is between 2-3 hours.

You are a life saver! Thanks!

ERIC. laughed so hard at the Pulp Fiction reference!

@xlee888 Thanks for watching and for the comment.

@4x4PROX On some plastics that is true in this case however you will be just fine. Thanks for the comment.

Hey Eric I bleed my csc and my clutch doesn't want to build any pressure any tip please help

The master clutch cylinder went on my 2000 Honda Civic yesterday; it was leaking fluid into the footwell. Before today, the most advanced auto work I'd ever done was changing the oil and front disc brakes. I was able to replace both the master and slave cylinders in about 5 hours using your video in conjunction with the shop manual. The manual is helpful, but the pointers and tips in your video saved me a ton of time, frustration and busted up knuckles! Thank you so much!!!

@hvyw8tbxr1 I work on lots of things but I'm very experienced when it comes to Honda's.

@Inuyasha11966 That is not an adjustable clutch, what I showed in the video was setting the pedal height adjustment. It's more likely to be an issue with the clutch but you might try looking for leaks and bleeding the system first. Hold up 1992, if that is a cable clutch it IS adjustable, in fact I'm going to be putting out a video soon on adjusting the cable operated clutches.

Excellent, keep up your great work,100%behind you...Subscribed!!!

You just saved me a shit load of money. You don't want to know how much a shop quoted me. Thanks buddy, and Merry Christmas!

@Jafromobile Why does everyone hate my universal so, can't tell you how many comments on that. I wouldn't trust a plastic master either. I actually ended up using my vacuum pump to get this system to bleed as the new parts I tried didn't work out so well, first time I've had that problem. I hope to do a video on vacuum and pressure bleeders at some point as a result. Thanks for the comment.

@rwbishop Sooo many people on this video and the hydroboost video comment on my universal joint, it's crazy really. I know your right however I'm just cheep, every time I break my craftsman I just go get a new one. Normally I just use my swivel sockets but I don't have deep swivels, if I did I would use them here. Thanks for your comment.

If you're using the vacuum pump method should the clutch pedal be UP or DOWN when bleeding from the slave cylinder?

Thanks a lot ! I installed everything and realized I forgot the gasket for the firewall

@ximoos In the case of clutch hydraulics you really can't do that since the system is empty it just goes to the floor and stays there so there would be no 'pumping'. A soft clutch pedal could be a problem with the hydraulics or a problem with the clutch but I would start with the hydraulics since they are easier to get to. Thanks for your comment.

@firefighter4267 That is one way to do it and I'm not the type to tell you your way is wrong especially because it works. Thanks for your comment and for purchasing and watching my video, I appreciate it very much.

Check out the big brain on Brad!

you rock. i've learned a lot from you, good sir. i think i owe you a Coke.

@legendfang If you change the fluid from time to time it will last even longer. Thanks for the comment.

@dandim23 Taking repairs one step at a time is the best way, sooner or later you find that your done. Good luck with the work and thanks for the comment.

You left out the clutch hose! I know it rarely ever goes out, but mine did, and it's nice to have a reference point if it Needs replaced. Also, your coke bottle idea is only geneous if you explain how gravity helps it work. You don't have to run around closing/opening bleeder screws. Just keep fluid in the top and submerge the hose in the bottle and pump away til the bottle has enough fluid run through to it. Then tighten the screw and pump the clutch a couple times. The air will be gone and all is well and under proper pressure.

"Look at The Big Brains on Brad" LMFAO!!

Hey man just want to say thanks. I just did the clutch master cylinder on my 2000 Civic. If it wasn't for you I would be clueless how to do this. Your videos are great and thorough and keep old cars out of the junk yard. Your impact goes farther than just helping people fix there cars. Happy Holidays.

@vipermech I've done this countless times without bleeding the master without incident however this car gave me a lot of trouble and your method probably would have worked very well. I actually ended up using my vacuum pump to pull the fluid through in the end. I'm thinking it was the parts I used because I had never used that brand before. Thanks for the tip and the comment.

Replaced both of mine but I still can't shift mine into gear at all but when car is off shifts fine and if I start it in gear car moves like my foot ain't on the pedal

will a bad slave cylinder or master cylinder cause shuddering when starting off in first gear?

It's genuinely so nice to see someone working on older vehicles and enjoying it, rather then the easy life of brand new cars!

@wheelnphonewhore Your welcome, thanks for the comment.

Dude, your so AWESOME. Cant wait to wrench on my 93 civic and repair my clutch master cylinder. Screw my mechanic!

me and my friend have changed a decent amount of transmissions and the most common problem is after getting the trans back , the clutch is spongey and or it goes right to the floor. some cars have resoivors for the slave cylinder and others like (audi) there is no resivors for the slave because it goes in with the brake resivor. like to bleed the clutch you pour the fluid (wich is brake fluid) into the master cylender and use a little hand pump to get out the exess air. the one thing that drives me crazy is that dumbass companys use plastic slave cylenders and those little plastic pieces that screw onto the transmission to bleed it, those things are junk. oh and those stupid little clips that hold the slave cylender line to the slave. like when you put the line in and you put that clip to hold into place.. those are a pain in the ass and its almost impossible to bend a paper clip to work..

@kivancs27 I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for the comment.

I changed both in a 97 civic but the clutch won't disengage

@davidzzz94 I'm actually in the final stages of the edit but I'm having a hard time finding time to finish it right now, I hope to have it out soon though.

Eric. I cant tell you how helpful your videos are to me! Prior to KZfaq, and car repair videos. My repair experience was 0 because My dad never worked on cars. Now I consider myself a decent mechanic due largely to helpful videos like this!!!! So thank you!

Worked flawlessly. I like how you show yourself having unexpected difficulties and working through them. Great video!

this man deserves so many thumbs up and thank yous.. i really thank you for uploading info like this. i check 3 dif mechanics amd their quick diagnosis was right away u need to change the clutch. no questions or suggestions. clutch was bad. U MAN HAVE BEEN MY SAVIOR. I CANT THANK U ENOUGH, FROM ALMOST SPENDING 2K ON A NEW CLUTCH TO A EASY ADJUST ON MASTER CYLINDER. U DESERVE A LOT. THANK YOU THANK YOU, CONSISTENTLY

@emp29 Good luck then and thanks for your comments.

@bennyboyhead Yea, notice how I don't work on too many German cars as in my experience they can be like that, great cars don't get me wrong but I really don't like working on them.

Thank you! This is the second time I've used your videos to assist in fixing my car.. Always spot on, information is clear and in laymen for those of us who aren't very technical. You saved me a ton of money that I didn't have to take the car into the shop. Took a little while as I'm not very car savy and don't have all the tools (a lot of subbing happened), but it worked great. We will definitely be coming to your page next time we need a car fix!

I have a 2006 scion tc and my clutch hydraulics some how got a lot of air into the system and ended up replacing the clutch master and slave cylinders. We bled the system with a somewhat different method from a forum online and could not manage to get all the air out and of course due to that could not get my clutch to disengage properly. But after watching this video and then applying what I learned from Eric the Car Guy I was able to properly bleed the system and now my car drives and shifts awesome. So I just wanted to compliment and thank you for posting this video because you helped me out greatly and got me back on the road again. So thank you very much for all you do for us DIY people out here that sometimes need help from much more experienced people like you.

Hey Eric, Thanks man, your videos are saving me a fortune! thanks to you I've been able to fix almost every issue my car has had. Changed my clutch master today on my subaru outback after watching your vid and no problems.

@shaskins0009 Yea that cotter pin can be a pain, a vacuum bleeder is a great choice for this and would make things a lot easier. Thanks for the comment.

@timz562 That is my goal, thanks for watching and for your comment.

This is a huge help Eric. Nearly paid for a tow and repair this morning before watching your video. Thanks!

Just did my 1995 Honda Civic Hatchback using your video as my guide. Just wanted to say THANK YOU for this step by step tutorial. I really appreciate that you took the time to make this tutorial video. Thanks!!

@Hadamona I don't have one but after doing this video I thought a video on the different types of bleeders both pressure and vacuum would be a great follow up to this one. Thanks for the comment.

@crexone It sounds like you did it correctly, you just want to be sure to leave a small amount of free play so that the rod is not in full contact with the piston all the time.

Great video. Super clear and informative. I really appreciate you pointing out the need to move certain wires out of the way to be able to see, and how to find the nut that fell and went behind the stuff in the foot well. Little things like that can add a lot of time if you don't know about them. Thanks.

There's a spring that returns the clutch pedal to its normal position when you release. If you look under the dash at the point where the clutch pedal pivots, you should see the springt. Its common for it to get rusty and make springy noises. A quick shot of WD-40 or whatever lubricant you have should fix it. Be careful not to lubricate the pedal pads or your feet might slip off next time you're driving. Hope this helps

I must say when I first saw some of your clips I thought WOW! You make these so straightforward. Thanks mate (From an Aussie downunder).

@EricTheCarGuy - Thanks Eric! I bought some Dot 3 Brake Fluid and filled up the reservoir. After serveral pumps the pressure was restored and I was able to drive. Today my little brother played your Timing Belt Replacement Video in his shop class and the teacher allowed it. I hear they are playing it again tomorrow.

Many thanks to all your contributions Eric. I've got a Honda Civic 1998 1.5 LS Vtec. Your videos are soo helpful.

Eric, Thanks for the video. I recently replaced my clutch master and slave and your video was a big help. The hardest part for me was getting that cotter pin out connecting pedal to master. I used a pneumatic vacuum bleeder which made bleeding so much easier. Keep up the good work.

Thank you so much for making this video. Very informative and detailed. I spent about 45 bucks in parts for both slave and master so I think that's all right. You've been a big help in the process.

Just wanted to say thanks for this and all your videos. They've helped me a lot over these last few years. Complete novice here, but my cars are still running strong.

Thanks Eric! I followed your video step by step and finished the job with success in a couple hours. Great video, and props to ya for the hood position trick!

@SovietSlayer Doesn't work unless you have fluid in the line in my experience. I found this particular set of clutch parts to be hard to bleed, normally I don't have a lot of difficulty doing this as I showed in the video but after my experience and reading the comments I think it would be a good idea to do a show just on the different methods of bleeding such as pressure and vacuum bleeding. Thanks for your input.

I've watched a few of your videos and I have to say, thank you! They have been Extremely Helpful. I am now a subscriber I dont follow many people. Not only do you know what you're doing, but you're hella funny and this particular one helped me fix both problems! Thanks again I support you!

@timk1764 Interesting. If you go with a stiffer clutch assembly however you may wear out the hydraulics early so you may want to reconsider that. Thanks for purchasing the clutch video and for your comments. Good luck.

Thank you for the video, had to do this myself today, and you made my life a lot easier!

Used this video to find the bleeder screw on a 2013 civic si. Previously purchased your video for doing a timing belt on a 96 accord. Saved a lot of money.

Eight years later, you helped a college kid who needed to write a fifteen page paper in a day change out the clutch master cyl in about fifteen minutes (not even shitting you bud, we were PREPARED), and once we finagled the bleeding, good to go in about an hour and half. Thanks man!

@rofica1 I'm glad I could help, thanks for that great comment.

I loved that you showed yourself walking back and forth bleeding the fluid. Nice Entertaining touch!.

Hey Eric,just changed both my cylinders all thanks to this video. You're the best, thank you for sharing this and breaking down each step

All the best Eric , looking forwards to more great videos this year .

@j300ex1 That same technique was mentioned in the Hydroboost video, thanks for the input.

Clutch stuck, diagnosed it, watched this video tackled the task without any problems, great video bro