It's that clutch again!

PaulR · 9th January 2022, 16:12

My clutch wore out a few years and 20,000 miles ago. I decided to get the best replacement I could and went for the metal kit sold by DMGRS and fitted by a garage recommended by them.

Just recently the clutch pedal has had a "dead area" before any pressure is felt when pressed and the clutch doesn't bite until the pedal is pressed right down. I do a lot of local area driving so I wouldn't expect the clutch to last well over 40,000 miles as they did when I drove longer distances but this seems rather premature. I haven't checked the fluid level yet but I assume there is a leak somewhere.

I have a "thing" about not riding the clutch and saving wear on the thrust bearing by keeping the car out of gear when stopped and releasing the pedal so I don't think that my driving technique is an issue.

Has anyone else had any problems with the metal master and slave cylinders? I have to say this is rather disappointing to have problems at this relatively early stage.

macafee2 · 9th January 2022, 16:41

Do not assume a leak.
I have no experience of a metal master but I have known an original plastic one to have an internal seal fail and fluid stay in the master when the clutch pedal was pushed down.

macafee2

PaulR · 9th January 2022, 18:16

Thanks - that still suggests a failure where one should not have happened. I suppose the best initial action is to look at the fluid level - if look is quite the right word in view of the position of the reservoir!

stevestrat · 9th January 2022, 18:41

Dipping it with your finger is the easiest option.

Number 6 · 9th January 2022, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Dipping it with your finger is the easiest option.

And make sure the "Condom" is removed (If fitted) before dipping your finger in.

PaulR · 9th January 2022, 19:38

I will have a go tomorrow. When I got the car 13 years ago I seem to remember going through this process. I might have been a bit more supple then!!

9th January 2022, 16:12	#1
PaulR Regular poster Rover 75 saloon (and P4 100) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southport Posts: 87 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	It's that clutch again! My clutch wore out a few years and 20,000 miles ago. I decided to get the best replacement I could and went for the metal kit sold by DMGRS and fitted by a garage recommended by them. Just recently the clutch pedal has had a "dead area" before any pressure is felt when pressed and the clutch doesn't bite until the pedal is pressed right down. I do a lot of local area driving so I wouldn't expect the clutch to last well over 40,000 miles as they did when I drove longer distances but this seems rather premature. I haven't checked the fluid level yet but I assume there is a leak somewhere. I have a "thing" about not riding the clutch and saving wear on the thrust bearing by keeping the car out of gear when stopped and releasing the pedal so I don't think that my driving technique is an issue. Has anyone else had any problems with the metal master and slave cylinders? I have to say this is rather disappointing to have problems at this relatively early stage.

9th January 2022, 18:41	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,454 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Dipping it with your finger is the easiest option. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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9th January 2022, 16:41	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,905 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Do not assume a leak. I have no experience of a metal master but I have known an original plastic one to have an internal seal fail and fluid stay in the master when the clutch pedal was pushed down. macafee2

9th January 2022, 18:16	#3
PaulR Regular poster Rover 75 saloon (and P4 100) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southport Posts: 87 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks - that still suggests a failure where one should not have happened. I suppose the best initial action is to look at the fluid level - if look is quite the right word in view of the position of the reservoir!

9th January 2022, 19:38	#6
PaulR Regular poster Rover 75 saloon (and P4 100) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southport Posts: 87 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I will have a go tomorrow. When I got the car 13 years ago I seem to remember going through this process. I might have been a bit more supple then!!