Clutch loses pressure
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From: Katy
Clutch loses pressure
99 6MN 82K miles, completely stock.
I have the clutch hydraulic problems everyone hears about. Clutch doesn't slip, you just can't hold the clutch to the floor for more than 3 seconds. After 3 seconds it lets go. It makes parking lots interesting
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I know I need to replace the master and slave cylinder. While I'm at it, I should replace the clutch as well... I just don't want to spend $1300 unless/until I have to.
My question is, which piece is causing the problem. Why can't I hold the clutch in for more than 3 seconds? There is no fluid loss or leakage. I do Ranger's fluid change every month since I've had this issue.
Is it the slave or the master cylinder?
I have the clutch hydraulic problems everyone hears about. Clutch doesn't slip, you just can't hold the clutch to the floor for more than 3 seconds. After 3 seconds it lets go. It makes parking lots interesting
.I know I need to replace the master and slave cylinder. While I'm at it, I should replace the clutch as well... I just don't want to spend $1300 unless/until I have to.
My question is, which piece is causing the problem. Why can't I hold the clutch in for more than 3 seconds? There is no fluid loss or leakage. I do Ranger's fluid change every month since I've had this issue.
Is it the slave or the master cylinder?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Grafton Ohio
If you dont have any leaks I'd have to believe it's the master cyl leaking internally.
If you do end up changing the slave, I STRONGLY suggest changing the clutch since you already will have the torque tube out of the car anyway.
Jer.
If you do end up changing the slave, I STRONGLY suggest changing the clutch since you already will have the torque tube out of the car anyway.
Jer.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Austin TX
Sounds like the same Master Cylinder problem I had with my Ram adjustable.
I'm on a McLeod unit now and I like it a lot.
I'd replace that and see if it doesn't fix the problem. Hopefully your clutch still has some life on it and you can get by with the cheaper fix for the moment.
I'm on a McLeod unit now and I like it a lot.
I'd replace that and see if it doesn't fix the problem. Hopefully your clutch still has some life on it and you can get by with the cheaper fix for the moment.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Palm City Florida
Originally Posted by jmiller
Thanks for the info. I think I'll try replacing the master cylinder. I'll have to research how you do this. Anyone have any tips?
Definitely try the master... if you are not getting obvious fluid leaks you are getting blow by in the seal of the master cylinder..
Happend to me with my Brakes... One pump would hold.. then go to the floor.... I had to keep pumping to hold the car...
Replaced the master.. all was well again!
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Austin TX
My tip is remove the washer tank....and get at the Master cylinder to Slave Cylinder line from under the car. It's not too hard. Also, be sure to either bench bleed your new master, or for simplicitys sake, buy a mighty vac and bleed it that way once it's installed. (research "mighty vac" bleeding procedure)
I also reccomend the McLeod unit because it sure seems like a better build than stock.
Good luck mang!
I also reccomend the McLeod unit because it sure seems like a better build than stock.
Good luck mang!
