Posted by John Cox on November 14, 1998 at 10:12:28:
In Reply to: Re: What's up with my clutch??? posted by Peter Florance on November 12, 1998 at 20:56:51:
: : : It's hard to diagnosis things without being there but it sounds like your clutch master or slave cyl. is bypassing . I usualy like to replace both at the same time but if I was a betting man from what your saying I would guess the master . check for fluid leaking at either part (if you find brake fluild then you know which one is leaking )
: : Actually, about 2 years ago my dad replaced the clutch master AND slave cyl. Could they have gone bad in only 2 years???? I'll have him take a look at it though.
: If you haven't had the fluid changed regularly, it is possible for it to absorb moisture, corroding the bore of both master and slave cylinders. The corroded bore is excellent sandpaper for the seals. Because of the longer stroke of clutch vs brakes, I think the fail more often. Check for leaking fluid around master (wet rug). In 14 years, I've forgotton but I think 2 of each.
: Peter
If no brake fluid is evident, I would try bleeding the clutch hydraulics one more time. They can be very difficult to rid of air. In fact, pressure back-bleeding seems to work best.