Losing Clutch Master Fluid??
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Mesa AZ
Losing Clutch Master Fluid??
I seem to be losing a fluid from my clutch Master/Slave as I have to add fluid about once per week. The pedal starts to not return properly (sticks part way down) After I add fluid it clears the problem but returns again later. I don't see any sign of a leak, or drip. Anyone have this problem? Could it be I need a new master? Slave? Does the drive train have to be torn down to replace the slave? Any help appreciated guys. 98 C-5!
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
My 97 (40k miles) had the same symptoms as yours - turned out the slave was leaking slightly - the fluid was being thrown around inside the bell housing and all over the clutch but did not drip on the garage floor. Besides the pedal sticking, I noticed some clutch chatter when taking off from a stop -- this was due to the fluid on the clutch plate. After a couple weeks the clutch stuck half way down -- half way engaged and had to tow the car in for slave cylinder replacement. You do have to remove the drivetrain to get to the slave cylinder. Hope yours is not the same but sure sounds like it.
