dawa88

Hey All,

Im having some issues with my clutch and I just need a little help diagnosing the origin. Currently the gears are extremely difficult to shift between, the clutch pedal is feeling abnormally soft and with the clutch pedal fully depressed it is still starting in gear.

It seems to me that it is likely a slave or master cylinder issue. Any idea how I might go about diagnosing which one and/or could it be a separate issue? Thanks for the help!!

shawnshawn

just replace both of them i picked up both about two weeks ago for my rig and the total out the door was 31 bucks. its worth it to just have all new stuff its cheep

dawa88

thanks, Ill take a look at the store and see how much they both cost, north of the boarder!

Levinz11

Search! The clutch bracket on the firewall breaks on these trucks. Before buying parts check for leaks. If you find none really take a look the bracket. It starts to flex and not allow the MC piston to be fully engaged.

Good Luck dude

dawa88

Hmmm I didnt even think about checking there!

bmcghie

Have you done anything to the clutch recently, as in replacing bearings or pressure plate etc?

Sounds like there might be air in the system. If you haven't done clutch work recently... I don't see how it got there, so it's probable the seals in the master OR slave cylinder are going out.

Unless of course it's the clutch pedal bracket. That could also be it. Have a looksee.

Did the symptom come on suddenly or has it gradually developed over several days?

dawa88

Thanks everyone! Looks like its the master cylinder.

shawnshawn

i would still just replace both cuz its just a few more bucks and about an extra 5 min of work