C5 clutch problem
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1st Gear
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C5 clutch problem
had the clutch pedal stuck all the way in, cleaned the fluid (drained from resivor) ran quart and a half through. still sticks, no leaks anywhere.
how do I tell if the slave or the master is bad?
how do I tell if the slave or the master is bad?
Melting Slicks
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It takes a while for the small amount of fluid in the slave to make it's way out where it can be seen. Pull the lower bell housing cover off and look at the slave with a flashlight. You'll see wet if it's leaking. The lower bell housing cover can hold several days worth of drips before it starts showing.
The slave only holds a very small amount of fluid so leaking a tiny bit causes problems.
You're going to be down there anyway changing the master cylinder. Good luck.
The slave only holds a very small amount of fluid so leaking a tiny bit causes problems.
You're going to be down there anyway changing the master cylinder. Good luck.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Follow the video on this post, your problem will be solved. Ranger Link
You need to setup a regular routine to recycle and refresh the fluid in the reservoir. Once you establish clear fluid then do it every couple weeks.
Now in the video yes it is a C6 but it is the same. And I happen to have one of those Might-Vac so it draws the fluid into a container. And I use a small funnel carefully pouring in new fluid. The fluid full level is only to the line about 3/4 way up on the inside of the reservoir. I like to lay larger diaper soft towels to cover the fender and painted surfaces, sort of like surgery. Be sure to clean up the rubber bladder and wipe the reservoir as shown. I like quality paper towels. Keep brake fluid from any painted surface and I like to keep my hands clean while doing this.
It takes less than fifteen minutes to solve and maintenance this problem.
Sorry guys, but the fix is fairly simple. Watch the video and read up on Ranger.
You need to setup a regular routine to recycle and refresh the fluid in the reservoir. Once you establish clear fluid then do it every couple weeks.
Now in the video yes it is a C6 but it is the same. And I happen to have one of those Might-Vac so it draws the fluid into a container. And I use a small funnel carefully pouring in new fluid. The fluid full level is only to the line about 3/4 way up on the inside of the reservoir. I like to lay larger diaper soft towels to cover the fender and painted surfaces, sort of like surgery. Be sure to clean up the rubber bladder and wipe the reservoir as shown. I like quality paper towels. Keep brake fluid from any painted surface and I like to keep my hands clean while doing this.
It takes less than fifteen minutes to solve and maintenance this problem.
Sorry guys, but the fix is fairly simple. Watch the video and read up on Ranger.
