Clutch pedal - very slight weep of fliud
Discussion
Yes, the pedal rod seal into the master cylinder is leaking. You can run for a long time like this, but eventually you'll need to replace the whole unit or just the seals.
Personally I'd recommend replacing the unit as the chances are the other seals and possibly the bore is warn after 10+ years use anyway and the major time/cost is in getting the old one out and new one back in.
Personally I'd recommend replacing the unit as the chances are the other seals and possibly the bore is warn after 10+ years use anyway and the major time/cost is in getting the old one out and new one back in.
Have a look at my post.
To get the cylinder out you will need a crescent spanner (13mm)
I would not let it go for too long. On mine there is a great deal of rust in the pedals and the bottom steering rack joints !! :-( In fact I can't get the clevis pin out on the clutch pedal and had to unscrew the push rod from the clevis pin (after much head scratching .)
It's a 2 man job to undo the 2 securing bolts and you will really enjoy your time upside down in the foot-well :-D
To get the cylinder out you will need a crescent spanner (13mm)
I would not let it go for too long. On mine there is a great deal of rust in the pedals and the bottom steering rack joints !! :-( In fact I can't get the clevis pin out on the clutch pedal and had to unscrew the push rod from the clevis pin (after much head scratching .)
It's a 2 man job to undo the 2 securing bolts and you will really enjoy your time upside down in the foot-well :-D
The clutch m/cyl seals are easily do-able from the footwell without removing the cylinder from the car - the outer cover around the push rod is just that, a dust cover; the fluid seal is on the piston, which can be withdrawn after a circlip is popped out. Seal kits readily available; some with the return spring, which is well worth changing whilst it's apart (they break)
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