Posting some follow up info on my 2008 Honda Fit with the 5 speed manual. I just had difficulty shifting on the way home from the grocery store. The car was in the shop yesterday, and technician I got the estimate from said the mechanic was able to get it into gear by pumping the clutch; and the garage has concluded that the master and the slave cylinder need to be replaced. Price quote $830. I was not able to learn if the mechanic pumped the clutch with the car running or with the engine off. Thoughts?

 

$830 for a master and slave clutch cylinder is robbery. Has anyone bled the system yet?

 

No. They have not bled the system yet. Can I do that myself? I got a quote from another garage here in Arlington, VA for $650, of which $320 is parts. I did go on Amazon.com and found a slave cylinder for $30. Do you know of anyone in Arlington, Va or nearby who can do this cheaper?

 

If you're comfortable working on your car, you can bleed the system yourself. It's similar to bleeding the brakes. This is absolutely worth trying before replacing the master and slave cylinders.

 

Thanks. A local garage here said to replace the system. It seems to be acting up more and more. I think $830 might be a little high for a replacement of the master and slave. Another garage quoted me $350 for the parts. I found a master and a slave on Autozone for around $120.00 There is a local gas station/garage here in Arlington, VA that has a good reputation with the locals. Wondering if its a relatively simple task to replace the master and slave? I did not ask any of the shops I took it too so far to look into bleeding the system. I am not sure I can figure out how to do it myself.

 

Good on you for getting a second opinion, looking up the parts costs, and knowing your limits!

The job isn't very difficult, a local place should definitely be able to get it done.

 

Thanks. One local mobile mechanic will do it for $150 labor. He wants me to order the parts. Autozone has both for a reasonable price and has the parts in stock. I am was also thinking of trying NAPA or similar. If I went that route, suggestion on a source for the parts?