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[Z06] Clutch Pedal Woes--Fluid Impact
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Originally Posted by ZO6 Runner
I have a 01 Z06 and have the sticking pedal problem on road tracks.
Has anyone put any type of heat shield between the exhaust system and the clutch hydraulics? If so, where and did you have to make it?....
Has anyone put any type of heat shield between the exhaust system and the clutch hydraulics? If so, where and did you have to make it?....
By regular changing on the fluid in the reservoir, that car never had pedal issues. Did the CoolSoxes as a precaution in case a new owner was less attentive to the fluid.
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Wow, thanks Ranger Great write up! I just checked my fluid and it was BLACK.... Now everything is clear and i will continue to change as needed. Thanks for saving the rest of us some potential headaches down the road....
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Originally Posted by briann510
So it seems you guys are NOT bleeding the clutch system at all, but just changing the upper cup only correct? I guess this eventually cleans up the whole system as its used?
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Well im very glad I just checked it. There is hardly any fluid in the cup! Just enough to cover the hole at the bottom. I bet the previous owner bled it and forgot to refill it as I dont see any leaking anywhere.
It says to refill to step on inside of cup. Im not sure which step they are referring to, but ill go look again.
It says to refill to step on inside of cup. Im not sure which step they are referring to, but ill go look again.
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This thread has proved to be very valuable. my fluid was black and nasty. changed it once today and already notice some improvement in the pedal. will continue until the fluid is clear. GREAT TIPS ALL!
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Originally Posted by briann510
So im a little confused as to how new fluid in the reservoir will eventually displace already black fluid in the line and slave cylinder without bleeding.
my fluid started out pitch black...to not so pitch black...to grayish...now "urine" clear!
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Originally Posted by briann510
Question on that black rubber liner inside the reservoir. Is it suppose to be collapsed and tucked up against the cap or fully extended into the reservoir?
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Originally Posted by briann510
Question on that black rubber liner inside the reservoir. Is it suppose to be collapsed and tucked up against the cap or fully extended into the reservoir?
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Very useful information. Will try to change and keep on top of it. Checked it out at lunch and sure enough...black. I'll have to take a pic of the reservoir tonight. I saw Ranger's pic in the other thread and it seems that the inside was different.
I've been noticing a slight vibration that wasn't there before. I get on it every once in a while, but I don't track it (yet....). Hopefully this flushing with clear it up.
Also, it's ok to use synthetic brake fluid in the clutch master cylinder? I checked at Autozone and the carry Prestone DOT-3, but it seems to be synthetic. Thanks.
I've been noticing a slight vibration that wasn't there before. I get on it every once in a while, but I don't track it (yet....). Hopefully this flushing with clear it up.
Also, it's ok to use synthetic brake fluid in the clutch master cylinder? I checked at Autozone and the carry Prestone DOT-3, but it seems to be synthetic. Thanks.
Last edited by bluestreak63; 06-06-2006 at 03:01 PM.
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Dang, I just noticed the Prestone Dot 3 fluid I just used for clutch reservoir is synthetic also and its also the high temp stuff as thatsall they had when I bought it. It says compatible with all Dot 3 systems though so hopefully im ok as I also replaced the brake fluid reservoir fluid with it also without bleeding the system yet.
Last edited by briann510; 06-06-2006 at 03:24 PM.
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Took a closer look and discovered that this membrane comes off...
Upon closer inspection, it's not black, but it's definately not clear like in the first pic from Ranger in this thread.
Here is what I saw when taking the cap off...I thought this membrane was "attached" to the reservoir...until I pulled it off. Hey, we all have our moments, don't we?
Upon closer inspection, it's not black, but it's definately not clear like in the first pic from Ranger in this thread.
Here is what I saw when taking the cap off...I thought this membrane was "attached" to the reservoir...until I pulled it off. Hey, we all have our moments, don't we?