Clutch

[matchu808]

I just changed the clutch master cylinder because it was leaking. My clutch pedal now does not want to return at times. I checked the fluid level it was still full but dirty. What could the problem be?

[BamZipPow]

Did you bleed out the line? Did you check/rebuild/replace yer slave unit? How good is yer clutch bracket? Any cracks in that?

[matchu808]

I changed the slave cylinder at the same time of the master cylinder. I bled the fluid all the way through, but a another question is that how come the fluid became dirty in such a short time? It seems like the brackets are fine and the bushings are fine too. While the engine is off, I pump the clutch four times and on the fifth time I hold it down, it doesn't return. Usually when I drive the car, the clutch hardly returns when its in first gear. Once out of first gear it shifts and clutches just fine.

[BamZipPow]

Since the clutch system is an independent system...it could be a few things.

If you bought all yer items new:

Someone could've switched the internals of one/both units with used parts.
The clutch flex (rubber) line could be bad.
The bleed valve could be bad or not tightened down all the way.

[matchu808]

I'm pretty sure the master cylinder and the slave cylinder are good. I bought them brand new. it could be the rubber hose. I guess I'll try replace that and re-bleed the lines. thanks