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I just bought a 2005, C6, Z51 convertible candy apple red Corvette, with only 23k miles. So, as you can see, the vehicle was not driven much, about 16-1700 miles per year. As I went out to start the vehicle, my clutch was pushed all the way down as you are supposed to do while starting. However, this time, it did not retract back up. And, I had a column lock issue at the same time. I know these are two different issues. So, I had it towed to the dealer and the dealer replaced the clutch master, fully tested and calibrated, did a bleeding procedure as well. Also, the dealership said that the clutch master was not producing any pressure resulting in this repair. Why, with a vehicle with only 23k miles, hardly driven, have a clutch issue?
Last edited by c6vetteinhouston; Sep 24, 2017 at 10:24 AM.
If you read on here via a search, you will see a long list of cars with clutch issues. The simple answer (maybe too simple there are other potential reasons) is, it isn't the miles driven or the year necessarily. You will see reference to "the Ranger method"--you may want to look it up. It gives all the reasons. Eventually, the buildup of sediment, years in the system, etc. probably wore out components such as the master itself.
If you read on here via a search, you will see a long list of cars with clutch issues. The simple answer (maybe too simple there are other potential reasons) is, it isn't the miles driven or the year necessarily. You will see reference to "the Ranger method"--you may want to look it up. It gives all the reasons. Eventually, the buildup of sediment, years in the system, etc. probably wore out components such as the master itself.
Would lack of driving could cause this? Sitting more and in between drives?
No, I don't think so, not a lack of use/driving issue. It's more a maintenance thing if you read "the Ranger method."
So I read up on the ranger method, unless I missed it, it really did not say really at what point to change the clutch fluid out, i.e.: after so many miles or months that has passed. I guess it's the guessing game by figuring g it out. Since my vette is going to be more garage kept then driven, I am just trying to figure out what will be best time to change out the, once a year whether it needs it or nor, or just have the line bleed, or both??????
I replace my fluid after every time I track it. The way the stock system is setup, the slave pulls in clutch dust and that mixes with the fluid. Depending on your driving habits I would keep an eye out for the fluid and it's color. you want it to be crystal clear at all times. you won't have to bleed it using the ranger method. just keep it clean and use a good Dot4 fluid.
I replace my fluid after every time I track it. The way the stock system is setup, the slave pulls in clutch dust and that mixes with the fluid. Depending on your driving habits I would keep an eye out for the fluid and it's color. you want it to be crystal clear at all times. you won't have to bleed it using the ranger method. just keep it clean and use a good Dot4 fluid.
Clutch Master Replaced
