clutch issues
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
clutch issues
My clutch engages and disengages very low to the floor, but I noticed when I let it up its not coming back up the whole way. I can pull it back further and it comes back in place.
Also I'm hardly able to get into any gear while engine is running with clutch fully pushed in.
Also I'm hardly able to get into any gear while engine is running with clutch fully pushed in.
Last edited by tomswingler; Aug 29, 2010 at 01:32 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
There is a TON of info on this on the forums. Sounds like you are due for new hydraulics. you can try flushing/replacing the fluid, but its usually too late for that by the time things are failing.
I went through all this with my 98. Ended up solving it with an adjustable master and a new slave.
I went through all this with my 98. Ended up solving it with an adjustable master and a new slave.
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
There is a TON of info on this on the forums. Sounds like you are due for new hydraulics. you can try flushing/replacing the fluid, but its usually too late for that by the time things are failing.
I went through all this with my 98. Ended up solving it with an adjustable master and a new slave.
I went through all this with my 98. Ended up solving it with an adjustable master and a new slave.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 138,701
Likes: 177
From: Poor pathetic little excuse for a boy
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...o-go-with.html
But, as mentioned it's probably too late...
In April I was having the same issue... I replaced the stock clutch master cylinder with a new stock one from GM...
Some say go with the Tick but my setup is completely stock.
The replacement clutch master did the trick, 1000's of carefree miles since then...
Here is my original thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...sues-cool.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
I too believe it is the master. I tested this problem ALOT. I think the master fails and begins putting debris in the fluid. Then if you dont fix it soon enough the debris wears the seal in the slave.
What convinced me of this was after I put in the Mcleod adjustable master(and my 3rd slave) it began to happen again. Fortunately the Mcleod is rebuildable, so I was able to disassmble it and inspect it. I found the plunger seal in the master worn out(I bought it used). I honed the master and replaced the plunger. Put it back together with fresh fluid and it ran perfect from then on (several thousand miles including many hot track days).
What convinced me of this was after I put in the Mcleod adjustable master(and my 3rd slave) it began to happen again. Fortunately the Mcleod is rebuildable, so I was able to disassmble it and inspect it. I found the plunger seal in the master worn out(I bought it used). I honed the master and replaced the plunger. Put it back together with fresh fluid and it ran perfect from then on (several thousand miles including many hot track days).
Last edited by MawneeC5; Aug 29, 2010 at 06:07 PM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,222
Likes: 7
From: Mount Airy NC
Check out our FAQ for a good read on clutch hydraulics (and how to fix them!): http://www.tick-performance.com/tick...aulics/#master
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Clutch Issue
I too believe it is the master. I tested this problem ALOT. I think the master fails and begins putting debris in the fluid. Then if you dont fix it soon enough the debris wears the seal in the slave.
What convinced me of this was after I put in the Mcleod adjustable master(and my 3rd slave) it began to happen again. Fortunately the Mcleod is rebuildable, so I was able to disassmble it and inspect it. I found the plunger seal in the master worn out(I bought it used). I honed the master and replaced the plunger. Put it back together with fresh fluid and it ran perfect from then on (several thousand miles including many hot track days).
What convinced me of this was after I put in the Mcleod adjustable master(and my 3rd slave) it began to happen again. Fortunately the Mcleod is rebuildable, so I was able to disassmble it and inspect it. I found the plunger seal in the master worn out(I bought it used). I honed the master and replaced the plunger. Put it back together with fresh fluid and it ran perfect from then on (several thousand miles including many hot track days).
Last edited by tomswingler; Sep 12, 2010 at 06:09 AM. Reason: spelling
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
