when i push the hydraulic line into the slave cylinder i suppose to hear a click sound but i don't why?

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JOE1953
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when i push the hydraulic line into the slave cylinder it suppose to lock in place but when i pull on the line a little it will come out, the slave cylinder have been up-graded so i don't have to use a special tool any more to remove the hydraulic line the new slave cylinder have a clip that suppose to hold the line tight but it don't
Aug 17, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes, it should click to lock. you may end up replacing the line up to the master is the clip is damaged

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Aug 17, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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i have allready replacing the line up to the master cylider
Aug 17, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you may not have it pushed in far enough

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Aug 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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i push on it as hard as i could it want go any more feel like it is hit something
Aug 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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what if i try the old line and see will it click in
Aug 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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