Hydraulic clutch problem.

[imported_daryl]

Does anyone know of a web site that has technical diagrams for the S3. More specifically the clutch pedal and its connections.

Am I correct in saying that the clutch is hydraulic?

The reason for asking is that my clutch pedal is permanently on the floor and it happened when I was driving. It didn’t go straight away because I could pull it up with my hand and use it a little. But now there’s no resistance in the pedal and its sitting on the ground.
I know the clutch has not gone cos a new one was put in there last September. That’s why I’m thinking there could be a problem with the hydraulics

Do any of you also know how much this could set me back?
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[HTC]

This has happened to a few people on here. As far as I know it is the clutch pedal bracket that breaks.

Usually it has not affected the hydraulic system, and the fix is to replace the clutch pedal.

 

[imported_daryl]

I have had a look on the web and it seems to be the clutch slave/master cylinder.

 

[HTC]

Yup could be that too. But hopefully it isn't the slave cylinder as the gearbox will have to come off to replace it.

If you can wait until this evening, I can post some diagrams and info for you.

 

[imported_daryl]

That would be great, thank you. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[HTC]

Here is the info as promised.

S3 Clutch Hyraulic System

Removing Master Cylinder

Removing Slave Cylinder

 

[imported_daryl]

The cost to put this right sounds like REMAP money!!

Oh well, have to start saving again.

 

[imported_daryl]

I thought people would like to know....

On the books the labour time was 7.8 hrs. The slave cylender was £40.

The job total was £325.

They found that the clutch plate was covered in braske fluid so that had to be replaced. Giving a garnd total of £450.

What hurt the most was that the clutch was replaced the day I bought it from the garage. So the car has now had 3 clutches in its life and its comming up to 4 years old ahhhh.

 

[HTC]

Not good /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif