850 T-5R - clutch pedal on floor

GMC · Jun 24th, 2018, 10:39

Had my T-5R out for a spin yesterday. As usual, all was sweet until I was 200yds from home when my clutch pedal hit the floor & wouldn't return up.

Wasn't able to investigate as we were heading out. We're also off on holiday 2mor so unlikely to get a proper look until I'm back.

Unlikely to be the clutch itself I think as this has been perfect, so thinking master or slave cylinder.

Has this happened to anyone else? Is the master or slave cylinder a common failure?

Thanks in advance!

DunkinBiskits · Jun 24th, 2018, 14:06

Slave or hose failure. should be external if its still on its original box so any issues should be visible without box removal. ive seen clutch forks bend but i doubt thats the case.

it wont be the master, almost certainly

GMC · Jun 24th, 2018, 14:14

Thanks very much for that.

Hoping to get a quick look 2mor b4 heading away. Will keep you updated.

Thanks again

GMC · Jun 24th, 2018, 14:19

Thanks very much for that.

Hoping to get a quick look 2mor b4 heading away. Will keep you updated.

Thanks again

Stu B · Jun 24th, 2018, 14:35

I'd vote slave cyl too, mine did that with the pedal occasionally before I changed the cyl. You can get the part new from Volvo but they have to order it from the classic parts dept. in Sweden, takes about a week to arrive. Easy to replace, just a hose, circlip then flush and bleed fluid (assuming external like on my '95 model).

Old and new, you can hopefully see part no. on new one but I'll have the receipt if you need more info.

Baffler · Jun 24th, 2018, 15:14

Also...check back along the pipe and hose, especially under the air filter housing plastic bracket, for corrosion/damage.

850Red · Jun 24th, 2018, 15:54

Sounds like the valve in the master cylinder. It's dead easy to swap the master cylinder out.

GMC · Jun 24th, 2018, 16:43

Thanks for all the info, I'll let you know the culprit!!

kmb · Jun 30th, 2018, 18:30

I had exactly this happen on my 1996 850 T5, bought a slave and it turned out to be the hydraulic hose under the air filter/battery, fitted both and happy days again...

850Red · Jul 13th, 2018, 10:17

Well, what was it?

Jun 24th, 2018, 10:39	#1
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	850 T-5R - clutch pedal on floor Had my T-5R out for a spin yesterday. As usual, all was sweet until I was 200yds from home when my clutch pedal hit the floor & wouldn't return up. Wasn't able to investigate as we were heading out. We're also off on holiday 2mor so unlikely to get a proper look until I'm back. Unlikely to be the clutch itself I think as this has been perfect, so thinking master or slave cylinder. Has this happened to anyone else? Is the master or slave cylinder a common failure? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1995 855 T-5R Manual - Gull Yellow 2000 Honda Accord Type R - Red 2003 E46 BMW M3 - Black 2013 V70 D5 R Design - Grey(Daily Driver) 2015 Audi A3 184 TDi Quattro - Grey (The Wife's!)

Jun 24th, 2018, 14:06	#2
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	Slave or hose failure. should be external if its still on its original box so any issues should be visible without box removal. ive seen clutch forks bend but i doubt thats the case. it wont be the master, almost certainly __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you

Jun 24th, 2018, 14:14	#3
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	Thanks very much for that. Hoping to get a quick look 2mor b4 heading away. Will keep you updated. Thanks again __________________ 1995 855 T-5R Manual - Gull Yellow 2000 Honda Accord Type R - Red 2003 E46 BMW M3 - Black 2013 V70 D5 R Design - Grey(Daily Driver) 2015 Audi A3 184 TDi Quattro - Grey (The Wife's!)

Jun 24th, 2018, 14:19	#4
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	Thanks very much for that. Hoping to get a quick look 2mor b4 heading away. Will keep you updated. Thanks again __________________ 1995 855 T-5R Manual - Gull Yellow 2000 Honda Accord Type R - Red 2003 E46 BMW M3 - Black 2013 V70 D5 R Design - Grey(Daily Driver) 2015 Audi A3 184 TDi Quattro - Grey (The Wife's!)

Jun 24th, 2018, 14:35	#5
Stu B Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:25 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cheshire	I'd vote slave cyl too, mine did that with the pedal occasionally before I changed the cyl. You can get the part new from Volvo but they have to order it from the classic parts dept. in Sweden, takes about a week to arrive. Easy to replace, just a hose, circlip then flush and bleed fluid (assuming external like on my '95 model). Old and new, you can hopefully see part no. on new one but I'll have the receipt if you need more info. __________________ 2017 V60 CC D4 AWD Polestar Last edited by Stu B; Jun 24th, 2018 at 14:37.

Jun 24th, 2018, 15:14	#6
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Also...check back along the pipe and hose, especially under the air filter housing plastic bracket, for corrosion/damage. __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Jun 24th, 2018, 15:54	#7
850Red Junior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2021 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Belfast	Sounds like the valve in the master cylinder. It's dead easy to swap the master cylinder out.

Jun 24th, 2018, 16:43	#8
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	Thanks for all the info, I'll let you know the culprit!! __________________ 1995 855 T-5R Manual - Gull Yellow 2000 Honda Accord Type R - Red 2003 E46 BMW M3 - Black 2013 V70 D5 R Design - Grey(Daily Driver) 2015 Audi A3 184 TDi Quattro - Grey (The Wife's!)

Jun 30th, 2018, 18:30	#9
kmb Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:38 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Suffolk	I had exactly this happen on my 1996 850 T5, bought a slave and it turned out to be the hydraulic hose under the air filter/battery, fitted both and happy days again... Last edited by kmb; Jun 30th, 2018 at 18:32.

Jul 13th, 2018, 10:17	#10
850Red Junior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2021 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Belfast	Well, what was it?

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