tricky12 0 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi folks just started to get my esprit out after the winter and ready for MOT and found the clutch pedal very hard to push down and then have to wait for it to rise again but appears to be working apart from this. Have had the WD40 around several areas but to know joy. Has anyone got any suggestion as to where the problem might be??? The car has a braided hose fitted and has silicone fluid in the system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 754 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Could be the splines, which are impossible to get to with the gearbox on, but should work themselves free after several movements of the friction plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superdavelotus 124 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi richard, Sorry you are having problems. If it doesn't free itself off shortly then drop me an email [email protected] I may be able to help. regards, David Walters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tricky12 0 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks both, Dave have taken you up on your offer and sent you an e mail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 531 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I recon your slave piston has rusted due to standing/using silicone. Clutch splines play no part in the feel/performance of depressing the clutch pedal. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tricky12 0 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks for suggestions. Is it possible to change the silicone fluid back to dot 4?? Would I have to just drain the system and replace or would it be best to flush with normal fluid ?? or is it not possible ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 531 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Wouldn't recommend swapping fluids without changing seals. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 754 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 You may find you need to replace all the rubbers, or at least strip the system and clean them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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