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Old 07-03-2011, 01:03 PM
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So at first about a month ago my clutch pedal was literally to the floor so my friend and I bled the clutch and bam it wqas stiff and felt great for about a month? And after that my clutch engagement point has gon back down about 2-3 inches from the floor which I think is low? But its not as soft its still fairly stiff? But its annoying how low it is. Anyone know or have suggestions on what it might be? Should I bleed the clutch or is it possible its my cmc or the slave? I have no clue.. also the only gear it is hard to get into is reverse?? Other gears are fine? Help please
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I mean the clutch feels good but it seems to lost pressure and feels limp! Should I go to a dealership? Or just a body shop?
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Air in the slave, guaranteed. Search my posts on how to bleed it. it cant be done while bolted to the car.
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Originally Posted by Billman250
Air in the slave, guaranteed. Search my posts on how to bleed it. it cant be done while bolted to the car.
Interesting as I had this exact condition. My car is an '01 with 42k on it. I have owned it since day one. I'm not sure when it started but my clutch went "limp". Excellent way to describe it by the way. Engages fine. I tried the Billman "0" pushrods adjustment (my highest regards to B-Man by the way) and perhaps his diagnosis's spot on to my fix as well. Anyways I spent the past few days on my ride. Front and rear Eibachs, EBC Green pads all around, engine trans and diff oil. Car was elevated front and rear several times. I drove the car after the front was worked and clutch was still limp. Finished the rear and took her put again. Clutch is now rock solid as it used to be. At this point I am not sure if it was the front/rear jacking or my inspection of fluid levels. I inspected both brake and clutch reservoirs as I will be replacing those fluids tomorrow. While I can't be sure I believe my issue was directly related to the cap on the clutch reservoir. If you don't mind lease try removing the cap of the reservoir (it is the one closest to the fender on the drivers side. Wet the seal with fluid and retighten.....

I will almost guarantee your clutch will be rock solid.....as mine is now.

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