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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Anyone have any luck getting clutch pedal back just by flushing fluid, without changing clutch master cylinder, or slave? My 2006 Z06 only has 3,400 miles on it. I don't feel like taking it apart.
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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A soft pedal could indicate air in the system. I would try, first replace fluid (ranger method), slowly operate clutch pedal through total travel numerous times, this could effectively bleed system and restore pedal performance. Worth a try!!
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Thanks for the reply. Clutch pedal stays on floor,tried yesterday for two hours flushing fluid, fluid in resevoir kept on turning brown. No pedal pressure. Thanks in advance.
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Lingenfelter says that their return spring solves the problem.

I bought a Tick master and bleeder and my problems went away.

My fluid was black just driving to the track, now it is still clear after two track days.

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Thanks for the answer. I will look into it.
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