How does the clutch work on a VW Golf?
The clutch system draws brake fluid from the brake reservoir down to a hydraulic pump that is activated by depressing the clutch pedal. This sends pressurized fluid to the slave cylinder which works the throw out bearing.
Where is the clutch slave cylinder on a car?
Clutch slave cylinders can be found on cars with manual transmissions. It’s an important part of the transmission system, which works together with the clutch master cylinder and other components to disengage the clutch when the driver changes gear.
What causes the clutch master cylinder to disengage?
It’s an important part of the transmission system, which works together with the clutch master cylinder and other components to disengage the clutch when the driver changes gear. The process begins when the driver depresses the clutch pedal. This causes the master cylinder to transfer the pressure onwards to the slave cylinder.
What are the symptoms of a bad clutch slave cylinder?
The pedal may also sink all the way to the floor and stay there when depressed, and may not be able to properly disengage the clutch so the transmission can be safely shifted. 2. Low or contaminated brake fluid Low or contaminated fluid in the reservoir is another symptom commonly associated with a problem with the clutch slave cylinder.
How old is the VW Golf Mk7 clutch?
The car is 3 years old with full VW service history. Always been driven sensibly. Occasionally parked on hill if that makes any difference. Can anyone tell me what the problem might be and if it is likely an expensive repair?
Can a VW Golf master cylinder be replaced?
However, the VW and the Master Technician has advised the Master cylinder be replaced first at a cost of £508. Hopefully this is based on my best interests and the likelihood of it fixing the problem. As the clutch went during driving without warning it could have been quite dangerous so we really need this fixing properly.
Why does my BlueMotion GT manual golf not disengage?
On my commute to work the clutch of my 2016 TDI 2.0 Bluemotion GT manual Golf would not fully disengage when released. The pedal moved halfway back to it’s usual position but got stuck there.
Can a clutch be replaced on a GTI MkIV?
One of the most common repair procedures for the manual transmission GTI MkIV is the replacement of the clutch assembly, especially if the car has been modified to make more horsepower. Unfortunately, it is a rather big process involving the removal of the transmission.
Where is the release fork on a Volkswagen Golf?
The clutch slave cylinder pushes on the fork at the top (yellow arrow), which slides the release bearing up against the fingers of the clutch pressure plate. Removing the clutch release fork, or lever, is as easy as removing the metal clip holding it to the pivot ball at the lower left.
Why does my clutch pedal keep getting sticky?
Over the last couple of weeks my clutch pedal has started to get a bit sticky. It is slow to return to position from the bottom of it’s movement… it’s got to the point now that sometimes I need to flick it back up with the top of my foot.