clutch pedal free play problem!!!
02-20-2008, 09:20 PM
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clutch pedal free play problem!!! every once in awhile when my car is cold usually i have excessive free play in my clutch pedal but when i play with it it tends to go away... not sure what it is, does it just need to be bled? also i think i found a recal on my clutch master cylinder so idk it it might have something to do with that, if so would my local GM replace if free of cost sence it is a recal?
02-20-2008, 10:58 PM
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It may seem like a lot of money, but just replace your master and slave and fix the problem. Your car will instantly be more enjoyable to drive (due to pedal feel that will amaze someone who is used to worn out stuff). The drill mod or a flush/bleed may prolong the life of your hydraulics, but ultimately you most likely just need a new master and slave. I think I got the best deal by buying the master online and the slave at a local parts store like Car Quest. Also, while you are at it, wrap the hydraulic line with some heat wrap if you have headers that may be boiling the fluid.
02-20-2008, 11:24 PM
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Once I replaced my 9 year old hydraulics it would disengage right at the top of the pedal travel in the exact same spot every time. The old hydraulics would disengage the clutch more towards the middle of the travel and then right off the floor right before they went bad.
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02-24-2008, 04:01 PM
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I would go ahead and replace the slave and master cylinders. I had a 98 M6 and every once in awhile when driving her cold the pedal would go almost to the floor. I would have to pull it back up and pump it a few times and it would be fine after that. It got worse over 6-8 months and I ended up having to replace those and the clutch. Not trying to scare you guys, just don't let a problem go.
