Hi everyone - some advice please!
Over the last few weeks, my clutch pedal has been getting more and more spongy.
It's more noticeable at the start of my journey and gets better the more I use it but this morning, I couldn't get it into gear and on looking at the clutch fluid reservoir, it was lingering around half way.
Is there a weak point that usually goes with the clutch hydraulics so I know where I might start looking for a leak?
Or is it likely to be the slave or master cylinder?
Cheers!
James
Lost Clutch Hydraulics
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Lost Clutch Hydraulics
James
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
1st check for me would be the slave cylinder seals, pop the boot back and if it's leaking it will be pretty obvious.
Master cylinder you'd most likely be able to smell it as they tend to drip onto the base of the steering column under the clutch pedal. If it's the Master cylinder check and clean the universal joint on the steering column as the clutch fluid will eat the rubber padding in the joint and that's £90 from Toyota to replace (about 10 years ago).
Master cylinder you'd most likely be able to smell it as they tend to drip onto the base of the steering column under the clutch pedal. If it's the Master cylinder check and clean the universal joint on the steering column as the clutch fluid will eat the rubber padding in the joint and that's £90 from Toyota to replace (about 10 years ago).
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
Thank you!
That's my weekend sorted
That's my weekend sorted
James
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
Turns out it is the master cylinder.
Most of my clutch hydraulic fluid has ended up under the carpet in the drivers footwell!
At least it's an easy fix!
Most of my clutch hydraulic fluid has ended up under the carpet in the drivers footwell!
At least it's an easy fix!
James
1987 MR2 MK1b
2002 Audi S3 Quatro
1987 MR2 MK1b
2002 Audi S3 Quatro
Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
May be worth changing the seal on the slave cylinder piston while the system is drained.
Did the UJ stay free of clutch fluid?
Did the UJ stay free of clutch fluid?
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
JamesDaniel80 wrote:UJ?
Chris is referring to the universal joint on the steering column
Peter
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
Ah.
No, it's just a small leak that I can see coming from the rubber seal where the clutch pedal attaches to the master cylinder.
I can still drive it after pumping the pedal a few times at the start of a journey to build the pressure but it's only going to get worse so I've ordered a replacement cylinder.
Hopefully that'll sort it.
No, it's just a small leak that I can see coming from the rubber seal where the clutch pedal attaches to the master cylinder.
I can still drive it after pumping the pedal a few times at the start of a journey to build the pressure but it's only going to get worse so I've ordered a replacement cylinder.
Hopefully that'll sort it.
James
1987 MR2 MK1b
2002 Audi S3 Quatro
1987 MR2 MK1b
2002 Audi S3 Quatro
Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
A new cyl should sort it OK James
Rather an expensive method though
I would strip & clean the cyl internally
Then fit a set of new seals
Rather an expensive method though
I would strip & clean the cyl internally
Then fit a set of new seals
Peter
1989 MR2 Mk1 NA T-bar
1998 Ssangyong Korando GLS
2011 Honda Civic Type R
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
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I get far more satisfaction from a successful repair than a simple replacement
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Re: Lost Clutch Hydraulics
Well...I've managed to source one for £22 posted so I'm happy.
I think I'd get more satisfaction out of driving it and being able to change gear hassle free.
I think I'd get more satisfaction out of driving it and being able to change gear hassle free.
James
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You are right. No jews should have been insulted with my pesky comment, as I only tried to mock Peter 😛 I am sorry for that.Lauren wrote:stenky wrote:You have to be a jew
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