Hydraulic clutch issues

[number9]

looking at that picture the materials below the snap ring are not allowing you to get the groove the snap ring goes into clear so that the ring can snap in.

I'm guessing you have already pulled them out and tried again but typically there shouldn't be too much resistance to the plunger etc. going into the body of the master if there isn't a line attached with fluid in it. If the master is still on the bike connected to the line and there is fluid that could make it more difficult to compress as you are in effect pushing to disengage the clutch stack.

That's a good point - the clutch line is still connected to the master, and the line is still connected to the slave, and...

I'll try pulling it off and seeing if that helps.

[aldend123]

Possibly easier cheat would be to crack the bolt to the line off the master. But just have spare crush washers on hand in case it won't seal back up.
When disassembled, are you able to see the seat for the ring? What if you put the lever back on, and give it a slow push all the way in? Then maybe it won't spring back out as far?

When I click the picture to expand, it looks like it has some dark photo effect filter (e.g. instagram) on it. But the photo is normal in the thumbnail. That just me?

[typeone]

curious to know how the snap ring seats without the seal and plunger installed. that would be an easy way to test the snap ring position and fit without pushing all the parts in farther.

[Chippertheripper]

Don't disconnect the line, it's a closed system (or was until this fuckery). Unbolt the slave from the side of the motor so the pushrod isn't pushing against you.

[aldend123]

I think I misunderstood what was being suggested. Loosening the slave from the bike makes more sense.

[tls25rs]

Don't disconnect the line, it's a closed system (or was until this fuckery). Unbolt the slave from the side of the motor so the pushrod isn't pushing against you.

It stopped being a closed system when he pulled the internals of the master cylinder apart to replace them. He will need to bleed the system when he is finished no matter what he does and if he can avoid blowing the piston in his slave cylinder out past the snap ring that might save him a little bit of a headache as well.

[Stromper]

I suggest jack oil or tractor oil if you can buy a small quantity

I think Tractor oil has more anti corrosion but both are kind to seals

0wt suspension oil would be great too