I'm so sure none of you will get this, I will pay $5 if you do!

[KooK]

I'm off to order a new Master Cyl. for my Talon. I've been dealing with this clutch problem for about 2 months now and I cant figure it out... I've looked at everything, replaced the Slave and readjusted the clutch (even though I KNEW that wasn't it). The master is the only thing I can think of and this is really really weird.
For those of you who didn't read my post last time or forgot it. I now found out I can push the clutch in all the way, slip it out real fast and it keeps some pressure in the lines, if I do it again it will build up even more pressure until its like the clutch is fully engauged yet I cant push on it because the pedal is stiff. I have to release the pressure from the Slave nipple and it goes back to normal.

Even stranger, this is also happening on my damn Eclipse also! Its not as bad in the eclipse, I can let it out pretty fast and it doesn't build up pressure, but if I slip it, WOW! I tried and I almost didn't make it to school today so I can get my tools and release the pressure.

Now that I said that... I'm going to hold off just a little longer on that master cyl. I've replaced EVERYTHING excluding the pedals themselves on the Eclipse though. One thing though... The same guy adjusted both of my clutches. You think that would have anything to do with this?

Thanks!

-Aaron

P.S.

I don't think this was a problem in the Eclipse before I got the GS-T Transmission installed (its a GS). But I did notice the problem the day after he adjusted the clutch in the Eclipse. I cant ask him what he did because he hates me.

 

[Grizzly Racing]

why did you adjust it in the first place?

 

[CraigB]

Yes if the push rod is adjusted too tight it will cause this problem and wear out your clutch pretty fast.

 

[Eclipsor16G]

Have you adjusted the clutch pedal according to the exact specs provided in your service manual? If not, you definitely should. If this doesn't help the situation, I would recommend bleeding the clutch lines. Then if that doesn't help, a new master cylinder wouldn't be a bad idea.

Chris

 

[Defiant]

You've adjusted your pedal past the point in your master cylinder where it can release, so every time you push in on the clutch you're just forcing more fluid into the line. Back off on the pushrod adjustment 3/16".
You can send the fiver to my PayPal account.

 

[KooK]

I can see what your saying but I don't know which way your telling me to adjust it. Are you saying its backed up away from the Master too far or is the clutch pushing on the master too much? As in should I adjust it clockwise or counter?

Also, it doesn't build up fluid when I press on it, when I let it go at a fast speed then it builds pressure, other then that, if I drive normally then it works normally.

 

[laserblue]

I know absolutely nothing about this problem so here's my opinion!!:
The hydraulic clutch system only has a few components. Push the pedal - the piston pushes the fluid thru the line - the slave piston moves. Release the pedal - fluid comes back - slave piston retracts. Sounds simple, right?..... But NO... Something is screwy somewhere. Since you don't mention anything about a leak I assume that the line and the new slave are not leaking or sucking in air.... So what's left? The master cylinder assy and associated valves. I figure that when you release the clutch pedal quickly, fluid from the reservoir is ADDED to your system before the slave piston retracts. If you push on the pedal again, the system is 'full' and there is no more 'room' in the line; that is - the slave piston is already extended to max.... and it cannot go more so the pedal freezes.... But why? How about this... [just a theory] Either the valves that allow fluid into the system from the reservoir are bad or there is a restriction in the line. If the line is restricted, perhaps the fluid cannot flow back to the master cylinder quickly enough when you release the pedal sharply, so the master cylinder adds more fluid from the reservoir to 'fill the void' which causes the 'overfill'. ... {Hard to explain - I hope you understand me.} I would disconnect the hydraulic line, inspect it and make sure that fluid can flow thru easily. I would check the master cylinder because maybe a weak valve is allowing fluid to be added into the system by 'mistake' [it thinks you need more]. If all this troubleshooting is not possible then I would replace the things that you haven't changed so far - the master cylinder and the line. . . . . What else is left?? Only air in the system somewhere, but you've probably bled the hell out of that already!!!
.... Keep the 5 bucks. Put it towards the repair!