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need help with clutch
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need help with clutch
my clutch seems to be acting up at times it stays on the floor and wont come up yet if i pump on it a few times it will eventually come up any input would help as this is my first corvette
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There is good news in this.
if you suffer pedal woes, the first step should be the self-help procedure of cleaning up the clutch fluid. If it's made truly clean again but the woes persist, then move on the more difficult and expensive paths.
I've spent six years working to refine a protocol for cleaning up the fluid that works well for almost all owners with the pedal woes symptoms. An alternative is a dealer visit for a full bleed, which costs about $125, may not be done properly, and will have to be repeated periodically.
The procedure I advocate is here: Taking Care of Your Clutch
I urge folks, for best results in the least time and effort, to follow the protocol exactly. Do it all in one session. Takes 60-90 minutes.
You'll need about 24-36 ounces of new brake fluid and a syringe, plus some lint free paper towels. Cost is about $10.
What you find when you open the reservoir may surprise you.
Regarding which brake fluid to use in your clutch, you can't go wrong with the fluid specified in your owner's manual. If that one is unavailable, I've used Prestone brand for six years with good results. There is a link to a great list of those alternatives midway down my clutch care page.
Please report back how the clean up goes and the results.
Ranger
if you suffer pedal woes, the first step should be the self-help procedure of cleaning up the clutch fluid. If it's made truly clean again but the woes persist, then move on the more difficult and expensive paths.
I've spent six years working to refine a protocol for cleaning up the fluid that works well for almost all owners with the pedal woes symptoms. An alternative is a dealer visit for a full bleed, which costs about $125, may not be done properly, and will have to be repeated periodically.
The procedure I advocate is here: Taking Care of Your Clutch
I urge folks, for best results in the least time and effort, to follow the protocol exactly. Do it all in one session. Takes 60-90 minutes.
You'll need about 24-36 ounces of new brake fluid and a syringe, plus some lint free paper towels. Cost is about $10.
What you find when you open the reservoir may surprise you.
Regarding which brake fluid to use in your clutch, you can't go wrong with the fluid specified in your owner's manual. If that one is unavailable, I've used Prestone brand for six years with good results. There is a link to a great list of those alternatives midway down my clutch care page.
Please report back how the clean up goes and the results.
Ranger
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Lot of great fluid alternatives. The GM-branded one specified in your owner's manual is fine.
The key realization is that all brake fluids degrade when exposed to moisture and the heat of aggressive driving. So they all need regular maintenance replenishment.
Most DOT3 and DOT4 fluids are compatible with one another. Be sure to read the label before you make your selection. In the thumb below I show a typical label noting compatibility.
Ranger
The key realization is that all brake fluids degrade when exposed to moisture and the heat of aggressive driving. So they all need regular maintenance replenishment.
Most DOT3 and DOT4 fluids are compatible with one another. Be sure to read the label before you make your selection. In the thumb below I show a typical label noting compatibility.
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I have changed mine following Rangers excellent info and I am up to ~17 it takes about two-three days of driving to get a little cloudy and I change it after that. Takes longer to get dirty with each change. Mine was black to begin with.