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Old 01-26-2017, 09:05 AM
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So yeah, pretty self explanatory and need to entire it starts working after I pump the pedal for a while. A while back I heard a metal snap coming from my clutch pedal, but it was working fine if not better than before the snap. All of a sudden this happens. I tried to look around, but no one really had this specific issue. Of course my first thought is the master/slave cylinders, but I also read somewhere that perhaps my pedal came off of the cylinder. Any insight would be great.

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There is a spring behind the pedal. Might be worth checking if it broke.
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My only issue with that theory is that when the pedal falls to the floor, the clutch stays engaged and I can't get into gear.
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Originally Posted by Endrance
My only issue with that theory is that when the pedal falls to the floor, the clutch stays engaged and I can't get into gear.
Then it sounds like the internal seal in the master cylinder.

edit - if the pedal came off the cylinder, youd notice that just taking a look behind that kick plate
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Originally Posted by Darth_V8r
Then it sounds like the internal seal in the master cylinder.

edit - if the pedal came off the cylinder, youd notice that just taking a look behind that kick plate
Just took a look and the pedal is sitting fine.. Just gonna have to get a new master cylinder... :/
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What's the fluid level like?
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I'm still going with the slave cylinder being bad though. Probably gonna find a leak there...
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The question now is who makes a slave cylinder worth a ****??
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Originally Posted by slowpoke96z28
The question now is who makes a slave cylinder worth a ****??
Fluid levels are fine, and that's what my mechanic told me. Doing a new clutch, flywheel, throw out, slave...etc since the tranny is going to be down. I don't think the fluid had been touched though since my car was new. Just hit 94k so I guess it's about time.
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Originally Posted by slowpoke96z28
The question now is who makes a slave cylinder worth a ****??
GM factory slave still the best



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