Daston Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Typical! Just about to set off to the old mans for the family xmas bash and car goes dead! My clutch pedel dosnt want to come back up after pressing it down. It kinda gets half way then stops and I then have to use my toes to flick it back up so I can get full drive. Any ideas would be really helpful I am guessing its not going to be a 5min fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Air in clutch fluid? checked the levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Ok is this a ramp job or can I look in the engine bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 air could be caused by low clutch fluid broken pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Ok is this a ramp job or can I look in the engine bay? You can check level under bonnet also the colour of it. Should look like clean brake fluid (piss colour) if its black/dark it could just need replacing which is an under car job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 open bonnet and check clutch fluid level shown in picture. also check pipes coming of from it to see for any obvious leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 ok looked a little dirty and black so might be better changing it... Just started her up and pumped the pedel around 30 times and it dosnt seem to be sticking now. Going to pop to the petrol station and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Just got back and it seems to be much much better (still not perfect but drivable) think part of it could be due to the cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 more than likely your seals in the slave cylinder and/or the master cylinder are worn. This can happen especially if you run a heavier aftermarket clutch.( I've had 2 slave cylinders in 3 1/2 years) the symptoms are exactly the same as I had and it will get to the stage where the pedal will stay on the floor & you have no clutch at all you will need to replace the slave cylinder, & master cylinder to completely remove the problem. I relaced both & all is fine. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Ahh cheers buddy! Any idea on the price for a slave and master? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I had Mark at Phoenix do it all. Relaced the whole lot master cylinder,slave cylinder & clutch pedal(because the pushrod was worn and is comes as a complete unit) I think the parts were around £180 Bu I have been running a rsp street max for the last 4 years & it puts more strain on the pedal & clutch components John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rixrz Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Im having issues myself with my slave cyl or master cyl. My clutch pedal wont return on its own sometimes, or its hard to put it in gear with the clutch pedal down . Not sure if its the slave cyl. or master cyl. I would like to order both , but my problem is my car is JDM spec , and I'm in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Im having issues myself with my slave cyl or master cyl. My clutch pedal wont return on its own sometimes, or its hard to put it in gear with the clutch pedal down . Not sure if its the slave cyl. or master cyl. I would like to order both , but my problem is my car is JDM spec , and I'm in Canada. Same as your domestic spec dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The fluid return bleed hole in the master cylinder is obstructed, either by filthy fluid / and / or degraded seals. I'd remove, strip and re seal both slave and master cylinders, and refill and bleed with fresh fluid, or fit new cylinders. The brakes will no doubt be the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 maybe the floor matt gettin in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 There's a nut on the back of the clutch pedal which adjusts it's position. If this has become unwound it exhibits the symptoms you're having. It should be adjusted so that it gives you a sensible bite point (this will also resolve the pedal not coming up), be careful not to go too far though because you can end up pre-loading the clutch which will wear out the release bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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