sticking clutch pedal

[nrc]

I have just done a hard,hot drive to the south of France and experienced a clutch pedal sticking about half way down and a worrying noise when changing gear.It seemed to resolve itself when it cooled down.Has anyone else had this? is there a cure?

I am down here for a few weeks and am a bit concerned about the trip back!

[ZMANALEX]

If a DE then fresh fluid, braided line and slave cyl. should fix this common issue.

 

Around a 20 minute job.

 

Alex.

[nrc]

thanks Alex,whats a DE?

[ZMANALEX]

thanks Alex,whats a DE?

 

DE is the model code which became HR circa 2007.

[nrc]

mine is a 2009 car,does the same apply?

[ZMANALEX]

mine is a 2009 car,does the same apply?

 

Not if it is an HR as the gearbox will have to be removed to replace the CSC.

 

Does it have twin air boxes ?

[nrc]

yes,its one of the last 350s,will just changing the fluid help? I think its probably the original.

[Ekona]

It might, but it won't cure it. Sadly you're going to have to hope and pray it holds, until you get home and then it's a slightly more expensive job

[nrc]

will changing the csc solve the problem?what actually happens?it seems to me that vapour forms in the fluid causing the pedal not to be effective?

[jimboy2]

Pm mark@abbey he will be able to describe yours issues. I have the same issue if I try to launch the car. Drives perfectl at all other times tho.

[nrc]

could you clarify mark@abbey?

[andywatson]

Ah ha! My 04 did this a month or so ago after traffic jam on M25 & A12 and pedal stuck down about 3 times too.

 

Fluid change due then?

[nrc]

I will start with this and hope it gets me home!