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Clutch Master Cylinder

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Pressurizes the hydraulic fluid in the clutch system to engage the clutch.

The clutch master cylinder converts the force from the clutch pedal into hydraulic pressure, which is transmitted to the slave cylinder to engage or disengage the clutch.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
6/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Clutch Master Cylinder is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Clutch pedal feels soft
Clutch fluid leaks
Hard shifting
Clutch not disengaging
Air in the clutch
Clutch slipping

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Clutch Master Cylinder

No standard interval on file

Bleed Clutch Master Cylinder

No standard interval on file

Flush Clutch Master Cylinder

No standard interval on file

Inspect Clutch Master Cylinder

No standard interval on file