Clutch Pedal HELP PLEASE!!!

Post by **Miss Marple** » 30 Apr 2008, 18:08

So, when I'm driving along, accelerating or not, and resting my foot on the clutch pedal (I know I'm not supposed to!), the pedal has started to loose resistance so eventually my foot is nearly on the floor. I then lift my foot and resistance is back for a few moments until the process repeats. Also, when the engine is really warm, it is getting quite difficult to get into gear. Any ideas please?

Post by **andysimpson** » 30 Apr 2008, 18:14

leaking slave or master cylinder or pipe between them.

Post by **Miss Marple** » 30 Apr 2008, 18:24

Is that dangerous? I have just read the brakes failing thread, and as I use my van daily to ferry the kids around, I need to sort it sharpish if it affects the brakes. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm a bit 'green' when it comes to engines.

Post by **andysimpson** » 30 Apr 2008, 20:08

Miss Marple wrote:Is that dangerous? I have just read the brakes failing thread, and as I use my van daily to ferry the kids around, I need to sort it sharpish if it affects the brakes. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm a bit 'green' when it comes to engines.

Will not affect brakes

Post by **ermie571** » 30 Apr 2008, 20:17

But one day you may not be able to change gear.....

pull the cover off the instrument pod and top up the hydraulic fluid. Then get the cutch system checked.

Em
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Post by **toomanytoys** » 30 Apr 2008, 20:46

and change your bad habit as you will be into a clutch before long too...

Post by **Miss Marple** » 03 May 2008, 18:19

Thanks for all your advice. I have now found all the info on the Wiki and I'm a bit better informed. As for my 16 year old habit, I am trying....

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 03 May 2008, 18:36

Down next to your clutch pedal is a nice little platform thingy to rest your foot on.

Ian.

Post by **clartsonly** » 05 May 2008, 14:21

did you find the leak?