Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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Hi all

I've just noticed that I can here a Psssst noise like air been squirted (bike pumpish noise) when changing gear, not checked fluid yet and no sign of any on cab floor, any ideas please ?

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Re: Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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that's not right.
when did you last change the fluid?
if ever...
I would change the fluid, and you'll be bleeding the air out anyway.


If that doesn't stop it then the master cylinder needs changing
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Re: Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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Hi Kev

thanks for the reply at least I know what I'm doing this weekend,will try your suggestion

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I started to hear this noise once it was the clutch master cylinder on its way out
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Re: Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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I bet they are fun to get at and change?

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Re: Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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nah... easy enough
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Re: Pssst noise when pressing clutch pedal

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Yes but not as fun as changing the slave cylinder
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