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Clutch Bitining Point Varies

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conyoman

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Hi all,

My clutch has been acting odd lately. About every 1 in 10 uses, it changes from the biting point being nearly fully out, to moving it a couple of millimetres and it bites.

I've searched this forum and found the common issue is leaking fluids from the master and slave cylinders.

Took it to the garage and they can't find any leaks or faults. Checked the cylinders and the cable with no problem.....they couldn't even get the bite point to change!
The next step if it keeps reoccuring is to open the clutch and check that.....at that point I may as well put a new clutch in!

Any other ideas appreciated........
 
What colour is your clutch fluid?

If its old it might have some air in it or if the seals are perishing it might be kinda black looking in the small reservoir.
 
Ok, thanks all. I'll take a look tonight (***uming I can check it easily) but I'd have hoped the garage would have looked at this!
 
I done this pic for someone else to show the apprx route from the master cylinder down to the slave. The item furthest topleft behind the shock mount in the pic is the reservoir you want to open and look in.

clutchliner.jpg
 
My clutch was behaving strangely when i first got my accord. Checked the fluid and it was pitch black and pretty much empty (level sat about half way down the pipes!!), topped it up and jobs a good 'un.
 
hi all,

So today I had the fluid replaced and system bled. Got to within 3 minutes of driving and the issue is still there. With no warning the clutch was biting when i lifted the pedal a couple of millimetres.

The garage have checked the cable and it's fine. They took it for a spin and didn't encounter the issue - I think the car is just punishing me!

Any other suggestions?
 
Theres no clutch cable,its hydraulic,ie,fluid operation.

Its probably the clutch master or slave cylinder.
Easiest one to change without diagnosing is the slave on the gearbox.

To diagnose you would be listening for any squeaking,knocking,or anything that doesent feel smooth in operation.
And leaks of course.
Also get sombody to operate the pedal so you can check each component.
:)
 
So you guys were spot on - today at the traffic lights, clutch pedal down....guess what? It doesn't come back up!

Managed to get it back by pumping it and kicking the pedal.....booked in for Tuesday.

They're gonna look at the easiest one first.

Is one of them in the gearbox, or are they both external and easy to get to?
 
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