Clutch pedal not travelling back to the top

[Trevor /chedder]

Hi all
Z3 1.9 1998 manual. Today I found it hard to get the car in gear. After a short time I noticed the clutch wasn't popping back to the top of its travel with the same vigure as normal, within a couple of minutes it was fine. The clutch itself feels fine , no slipping. Is there some cable or linkage that needs lubricant? Thanks all

 

[Trevor /chedder]

Could it be the slave cylinder?

 

[andyglym]

Could it be the slave cylinder?

When mine went (slave cylinder), the clutch pedal went to the floor and stayed there. I suppose yours could be on the way out?

 

[t-tony]

Tryputting your toe under the pedal and lifting it back to the top. Check the brake/clutch fluid level Trev (same resevoir) to see if the level has dropped, indicating a possible leak.

Tony.

 

[IainP]

Hi all
Z3 1.9 1998 manual. Today I found it hard to get the car in gear. After a short time I noticed the clutch wasn't popping back to the top of its travel with the same vigure as normal, within a couple of minutes it was fine. The clutch itself feels fine , no slipping. Is there some cable or linkage that needs lubricant? Thanks all

The hose itself can deteriorate internally and cause that symptom, as can leaks, but Tony beat me to it.

 

[Trevor /chedder]

Fab thanks guys I'll check.

 

[Trevor /chedder]

Checked and the level seems fine. Not sure about the state of the fluid. Looked a bit dirty.

 

[Ianmc]

Not sure about the state of the fluid. Looked a bit dirty.

Should be changed every 2/3 years; do you know when it was last done?

 

[Trevor /chedder]

Should be changed every 2/3 years; do you know when it was last done?

Yes about 2.5 years ago when all my brake lines and calipers where changed, well I assume it was changed then. Might be time for a refresh. I take it this is a bleed nipple and pumping the clutch/ brake activity !