What happens if clutch free pedal play is excessive?
A broken or incorrect cable can result in excessive slack in the clutch cable. This will cause the pedal to have too much free play when depressed before resistance is encountered and will result in a clutch that doesn’t disengage properly or all the way.
What could cause excessive pedal free play?
Low/Spongy Brake Pedal
| Probable Cause: | Corrective Action: |
|---|---|
| Excessive free play in brake pedal linkage. | Adjust for proper linkage. |
| Pad “knock-back”. | Examine rotor run out and parallelism, bearing adjustment, etc. |
| Excessive clearance between linings and drums. | Adjust brakes. |
| Contaminated fluid. | Replace with approved brake fluid. |
Why does the clutch pedal stay on the floor?
The pedal stays on the floor because there is a spring under compression on the clutch pedal that helps push the pedal to the floor. If there are no visible leaks from the slave cylinder, the clutch master cylinder on the firewall likely has an internal leak. I’ve replaced the clutch master cylinder twice.
What to do if you have air in clutch line?
Problem: More times than not, you still have air in the clutch line and need to further bleed the system. Fix: If a new installation: check pedal height and adjust to factory specifications. Adjustments to the master cylinder push rod may be necessary to provide the proper clutch pedal free play.
Why is air coming out of my Clutch?
Issue: You’re bleeding the system and air keeps coming out. Problem: There’s a leak or bad seal in the hydraulics that’s big enough to allow air in. Fix: Clutch fluid can only leak from three places: master cylinder, slave cylinder, lines. Check at the firewall where the master is mounted for signs of leaking first.
How to troubleshoot a clutch that won’t fully disengage?
Step 1: Collect all tools and your creeper and place them out of the way. Step 2: Raise the vehicle. Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle, lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. Step 3: Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle.