Bad Clutch Master Cylinder Symptoms (Common Signs)
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Published 2024-01-25
Identifying these faulty clutch master cylinder issues can save you from more serious transmission damage down the road. We discuss what is happening inside the cylinder when these problems occur and how to diagnose correctly before attempting any repairs.
Expert automotive technician Brian provides easy to understand explanations for drivers to test for clutch problems in their own vehicle. This includes a full step-by-step guide for inspecting the clutch master cylinder, checking fluid levels, bleeding procedures, replacement parts, and more clutch system tips. Whether you want to DIY or have a shop handle clutch repairs, our descriptive clutch failure symptoms will benefit any vehicle owner to catch declining performance before it turns into a more major break down. This detailed clutch master cylinder failure guide serves as a helpful resource for learning warning signs of issues in your manual transmission.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice. As an experienced mechanic, I aim to provide helpful insights, but I'm not liable for any damage or issues arising from the application of this information. Always consult a qualified mechanic for specific vehicle needs. Viewer discretion and responsibility are advised
All Comments (13)
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I drive a 95 mazda b2300 when im driving I cant down shift or if im in neutral coasting down a hill it wont let me put it back in gear till I almost come to a complete stop any thoughts ? Im gonna check fluid levels in the morning..
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Thanks for the info. Very helpful to know đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
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Hi my car clutch dosent work when i start it on mornning or after a long time .. im wait tell the motor warm up then the clutch works .. the mech chang the to clutch pumps and dosent work ... Any sugestions or solves fir my problem ?
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My clutch started acting this way today it goes all the way down and doesn’t come back up my car is a 2005 scion tc
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My issue is a clunk noise when letting off the clutch starting the car or putting in gear and throwing it back to neutral, lets off clutch, clunk. When drive no noise, this happen after the clutch was broke in after changing to a new clutch
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Hello, my clutch bite point is quite low, close to the floor. Every time i'm stopped at traffic lights and if i hold the clutch pedal down for some time the bite point gets even lower. So its better to keep it in neutral and also it shifts better when i double clutch. I have changed the clutch fluid and the slave cylinder. No visible leaks anywhere. What else could cause this?
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What if the clutch is super stiff after clutch replacement? Before I replant clutch the pedal wouldn’t be stiff and I could press to the floor to start the engine. After clutch replacement the clutch is super stiff and I cannot reach the clutch safety switch because of how hard it is. Edit: my car is a 2010 Audi S4, and I believe the clutch shares reservoir with the brake fluid
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Yesterday I got stranded here on the left lane side of the road . When I was at full stop, my shifting became stiff and I was unable to shift while my clutch pedal slowly stick to the floor. Also when I step on the gas, RPM goes up and my car wouldn’t move at all. My engine still running. Is this a worn out master or slave cylinder or just pure clutch worn out? FYI I’m at 168K mileage right now and recently replaced my master and slave cylinder 2 mos ago. Thank u.
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I have an 09 ford focus 5 speed. When I have the clutch pedal fully depressed I cannot get the car in gear. While I am trying to get it into gear the car also moves forward a little bit. Like the clutch is still engaged even though I have the pedal all the way down. I can eventually get it into gear with some effort, but it does not feel good doing so. Once I am moving I have no issues shifting, It feels completely normal unless I am trying to shift while I am stopped. Any ideas?
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Thank u.. very helpful
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Hi, yesterday my car gear wasn't shifting and felt hard, especially 1st and reverse and the clutch was too soft when i about to shift i heard some grinding noise do you think its my clutch master cylinder or clutch or anything els ??
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My daughter just bought her first cheap car 2003 Kia spectra. So she's leaning how to drive a manual and did awesome until the pedal stuck to the floor. I had to hop in the driver's seat and manually pull the pedal up while giving it gas to make it home. The car only does this after it warms up a bit and it's a strange car to begin with, the clutch gets it's fluid from the brake reservoir. Fluid is darker also, I don't want my inexperienced daughter to pull on to the HWY and get T boned at 60 mph. So I will be replacing the master cylinder and replacing and bleeding all brakes since they use the same fluid.
