Clutch Master Cylinder problem?

Nov 29th, 2006, 05:49

My 90,000 mile V40 has aquired a problem. When the car was left for a week the bite point seemed very sharp then the car would not go in to gear (al within a few seconds), and the clutch pedal was very close to the carpet having not returned to where it should rest. I pumped it with my foot and everything seemed OK afterwards, but my wife reports a similar problem whilst driving.

I'm thinking master cylinder? Sound about right?

If so, approx how much to make a repair? It'll go to a local general garage but are the parts expensive, is it a PITA to repair?

Any help gladly recieved, thanks.

PS - Why do cars always go wrong just before xmas?

SpeedyReedy · Nov 29th, 2006, 12:56

Clutch master cylinders are just replaced mines had 2 in 5 years, Parts about £45.00 and they dont take long to change.

Nov 30th, 2006, 03:58

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Originally Posted by Chromed Oranges

I'm thinking master cylinder? Sound about right?

Possibly. First check the fluid level is above the clutch take-off and could try bleeding clutch in case air has got in (due to low level). Does sound like a hydraulic failure in either master/slave cylinder though.

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Originally Posted by Chromed Oranges

is it a PITA to repair?

No. Your garage will be pleased with you for bringing them an easy job

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Originally Posted by Chromed Oranges

PS - Why do cars always go wrong just before xmas?

In my experience cars go wrong ALL THE TIME, CONSTANTLY!!

gnhuk · Nov 30th, 2006, 19:53

Mine had a bout of "sagging" clutch pedal -topped up the reservoir and it went away. Fluid has stayed up since so, as I couldn't find a leak, I've no idea what caused it...........

Nov 30th, 2006, 21:16

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Originally Posted by gnhuk

Mine had a bout of "sagging" clutch pedal -topped up the reservoir and it went away. Fluid has stayed up since so, as I couldn't find a leak, I've no idea what caused it...........

Natural wearing down of brake pads?....

gnhuk · Dec 1st, 2006, 17:09

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Originally Posted by peteS40

Natural wearing down of brake pads?....

As the reservoir is combined it's a possibility. Having said that the sagging appeared when the weather went cold - I know that fluids contract when cooled but the level was a bit too far down for that to happen overnight.....

Dec 1st, 2006, 18:49

Dunno, maybe it was only just above the clutch take off and then a bit of worn brake and car being on a hill or something meant it pulled some air down the pipe?... anyway as you say you sorted it ok.

Pete

Dec 1st, 2006, 21:49

Will check the fluid level, but reassured if it is a new clutch master cylinder it doesn't sound like a horrible event.

Thanks for the advice guys,

C O

Nov 29th, 2006, 05:49	#1
Chromed Oranges Guest Location:	Clutch Master Cylinder problem? My 90,000 mile V40 has aquired a problem. When the car was left for a week the bite point seemed very sharp then the car would not go in to gear (al within a few seconds), and the clutch pedal was very close to the carpet having not returned to where it should rest. I pumped it with my foot and everything seemed OK afterwards, but my wife reports a similar problem whilst driving. I'm thinking master cylinder? Sound about right? If so, approx how much to make a repair? It'll go to a local general garage but are the parts expensive, is it a PITA to repair? Any help gladly recieved, thanks. PS - Why do cars always go wrong just before xmas?

Nov 29th, 2006, 12:56	#2
SpeedyReedy VOC Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 06:10 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire	Clutch master cylinders are just replaced mines had 2 in 5 years, Parts about £45.00 and they dont take long to change. __________________ Speedyreedy V70 D5 2010 2015 - 2023 S40 1.8 2006 2010 - 2015 S40 1.8i 1999 2002 - 2010 340 1.4 1991 1994 - 2002

Nov 30th, 2006, 19:53	#4
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	Mine had a bout of "sagging" clutch pedal -topped up the reservoir and it went away. Fluid has stayed up since so, as I couldn't find a leak, I've no idea what caused it........... __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Dec 1st, 2006, 18:49	#7
peteS40 Guest Location:	Dunno, maybe it was only just above the clutch take off and then a bit of worn brake and car being on a hill or something meant it pulled some air down the pipe?... anyway as you say you sorted it ok. Pete

Dec 1st, 2006, 21:49	#8
Chromed Oranges Guest Location:	Will check the fluid level, but reassured if it is a new clutch master cylinder it doesn't sound like a horrible event. Thanks for the advice guys, C O

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