Johnny wick Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted February 24, 2021 Its not about cost. Its about local availability. I paid 21 for this master clutch and 15 for the slave. I hope it lasts a couple of years. I only use this car on sundays. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-616590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted February 24, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2021 Disassemble them and clean them thoroughly, I betting they'll be fine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-616607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenward1000 Posted October 18, 2022 Share #15 Posted October 18, 2022 Similar issue happened this morning in my '71 240Z. Clutch pedal goes to the floor easily, all gears grind if I try to engage. IMG_0212.mov IMG_0210.mov Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim Posted October 18, 2022 Share #16 Posted October 18, 2022 A suggestion: when you fill the clutch circuit, use DOT5 silicone fluid. It works great and doesn't draw moisture so the slave cylinder won't get corroded. I learned this the hard way. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted October 18, 2022 Share #17 Posted October 18, 2022 Pull the rubber boots back and take a peek under boots on the clutch master and slave cylinder. If there is brake fluid in the boot, you've found the leaky cylinder. Over the years I've found that if I replaced the leaking cylinder and not the other, within a year I was replacing the other cylinder because of a leak. I recommend replacing both cylinders at the same time. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
w3wilkes Posted October 19, 2022 Share #18 Posted October 19, 2022 If you need to drive it somewhere... Shut off the engine, put it in 1st gear and start the engine with it in gear. Shifting is fairly easy, let off the gas a little and it should be easy to pull out of gear and as the RPM's drop you should be able to slide it into the next gear without grinding. When you need to stop put it in neutral and stop. Shut of the engine and repeat above to go again. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted October 19, 2022 Share #19 Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, w3wilkes said: If you need to drive it somewhere... Shut off the engine, put it in 1st gear and start the engine with it in gear. Shifting is fairly easy, let off the gas a little and it should be easy to pull out of gear and as the RPM's drop you should be able to slide it into the next gear without grinding. When you need to stop put it in neutral and stop. Shut of the engine and repeat above to go again. Great advice. I've done it more than once. If however you decide to try this method to back up, leave a lot of space behind you. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenward1000 Posted October 20, 2022 Share #20 Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 10:36 AM, w3wilkes said: If you need to drive it somewhere... Shut off the engine, put it in 1st gear and start the engine with it in gear. Shifting is fairly easy, let off the gas a little and it should be easy to pull out of gear and as the RPM's drop you should be able to slide it into the next gear without grinding. When you need to stop put it in neutral and stop. Shut of the engine and repeat above to go again. Not practical for a 10 mile drive in mixed freeway and urban/suburban streets, but suitable in an emergency. Had a flatbed tow my car to Z Car Garage. Bleeding didn't help so we replaced the clutch master/slave cylinders, the line, the clevis pin. ZCG did the work on the spot, while I waited. Recommended! 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchzcarguy Posted October 21, 2022 Share #21 Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 9:49 PM, Mark Maras said: Shut off the engine, put it in 1st gear and start the engine with it in gear. It works.. but you have a chance on a bended axle in your starter.. (as it has to "start" the whole car now..) I would use it when on a traintrack crossing.. and nothing worked.. to get off it hahaha... 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/65086-clutch-pedal-goes-to-the-floor-with-no-resistance-canmot-engage-1st-gear/?page=2#findComment-646609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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