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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Ok. so, I noticed that when I am at a stop light and slightly put my foot on the pedal (not pushing or pressing) the pedal sinks down slowly (not all the way down but half way). I know that C4's are known for having bad clutch master cylinders. Could that be my problem? I replaced the master cylinder and the slave cylinder about 1 1/2 years ago. I looked for leaks inside of the car and couldn't find any. About 3 weeks ago I had some problems when shifting, so I just added fluid and the problem was fixed, but I am worried about this pedal sinking down. Please help. 1996 LT4.

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Originally Posted by Goldenboyws6
Ok. so, I noticed that when I am at a stop light and slightly put my foot on the pedal (not pushing or pressing) the pedal sinks down slowly (not all the way down but half way). I know that C4's are known for having bad clutch master cylinders. Could that be my problem? I replaced the master cylinder and the slave cylinder about 1 1/2 years ago. I looked for leaks inside of the car and couldn't find any. About 3 weeks ago I had some problems when shifting, so I just added fluid and the problem was fixed, but I am worried about this pedal sinking down. Please help. 1996 LT4.
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What type of fluid are you using?
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Did you check the clutch master cylinder fluid level? Sounds low to me.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Whats a cluth?
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Originally Posted by kenv
Whats a cluth?
What are you talking about?????????????
I know what you are talking about j/k So, anybody, should I replace the clutch master cylinder?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldenboyws6
What are you talking about?????????????
I know what you are talking about j/k So, anybody, should I replace the clutch master cylinder?
This sounds like a small internal leak in the "clutch" master cylinder.

I would be looking for a new one!
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