iank07

help needed as ive got a prob with me clutch i think???well just recently after giving it the beans the pedal gets stuck half way up and i have to use my foot to pop it back up it dosnt do this when i drive it normaly so any ideas please??other than dont give it the beans.lol.thanks

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

You haven't got a footwell mat that's slipped forward and preventing the pedal to come back up again? This happened to me!

Go check it out....

BBB3

iTrader: (7)

clutch cable is sticky?

scooby1929

iTrader: (1)

As far as I am aware all Subarus have an hydraulic clutch so wont be that!! Could be wrong tho more likely the return spring

iank07

i took the matt out and it was still doing it coz i thought it was that 1st off,and when slowing down in gear the car sounds noisy or is that coz its a 4wd car?thanks for the replys

japjunkie

iTrader: (3)

return spring under the intercooler will be missing
this is very common

iank07

il have a look at that then 2morrow,cheers mate

iank07

na return spring seems to be there mate

happydude303

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is it not a case of the pedal adjustment might not be right or it could be you slave cylinder

iank07

how can i find out if its the cylinder?is it better me just taking it to a garge and telling them whats happening and let them have a look?

happydude303

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yeah really you need some one who understands that sort of thing as we can all say what it is but unless you know how to fix it your better off just going to a subaru specalist and let them do it

r1c

iTrader: (9)

Sounds like a clutch master cylinder to me.

iank07

would the car feel slower if the master or slave cylinder is on its way??coz mine does but the clutch aint slipping.thanks

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

there is a clip that holds in the clutch release bearing,it may be working itself loose!

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

If the master or slave has air in, or is leaking slightly, then they won't be able to deliver the full force of the hydraulic pressure available. So clutch engagement may be "slow" to occur, hence it feeling "slower" than normal.

Although I'm not sure about what I've just spouted is correct LOL. It's prob. bollox actually.

FB Tuning

iTrader: (30)

Doubtful - It'll either be connected, or not.


You should have approx 10mm of freeplay at the top of the throw of the clutch pedal, before pressure on the clutch is taken up.

If you have too little freeplay, you risk slipping the clutch, and if you have too much the the pedal tends to get stuck when you take your foot off it.

If the freeplay is incorrect, then crack off the 12mm locknut and adjust the rod length in the pedal box.

If the pedal freeplay is correct and it continues to stick, then suspect master or slave cylinder issue.

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Have you tried bleeding the master and slave, as a remedial course of action? Then go from there...

iank07

yeah it has roughly 10mm ov free play at the top ov the pedal mate,also the clutch bitting point is right at the top now also just after the free play

iank07

is it easy to check if its this mate??

dj219957

try bleeding it first. very easy. the nipple is under the intercooler. its just like bleeding a caliper. tighten nipple with pedal on the floor.
note: youll have to pull the pedal up the first time after a bleed. this is normal.