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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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last night i went to run my car at the track, when i took off the tires spun horribly (sumitomo tires never buying them again) the clutch sunk to the floor and stayed there till it slowed down. does anyone know why this would happen?
im thinking its the master cylinder is going out.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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had the same problem, replaced clutch and master cylinder and all components, problem solved, pm me if you need more info.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Sounds like you need to just change the fluid and flush the system. When the fluid get over heated it breaks down. Check to see if the fluid is turning a dark color a good indication it needs changed. A lot of people with vetts and f-bodies that abuse their clutch have to flush and change fluid once a year. I would start there. Bleeding a f-body clutch can be a major pain (just a FYI)
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Sounds like you need to just change the fluid and flush the system. When the fluid get over heated it breaks down. Check to see if the fluid is turning a dark color a good indication it needs changed. A lot of people with vetts and f-bodies that abuse their clutch have to flush and change fluid once a year. I would start there. Bleeding a f-body clutch can be a major pain (just a FYI)
yea it looks like old motor oil lol
thanks for the help ill try doing this tomorrow hope thats it. i really dont wanna buy a new clutch and master cylinder at the moment...
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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I would do a search on bleeding the clutch. It goes a lot quicker if you have the tools to pull a vac.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by scss02
I would do a search on bleeding the clutch. It goes a lot quicker if you have the tools to pull a vac.
yea, im gonna go pick up a mighty vac. that seems to be the easiest way.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Your fluid is probably trash. Similar situation w/my Z06.
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