Clutch pedal stucks (Quattro Coupe '87)

[David]

> 
> From: <datalapio at kolumbus.fi>
> Date: 2004/11/13 Sat AM 06:47:10 EST
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Clutch pedal stucks (Quattro Coupe '87)
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a problem with my recently bought '87 quattro coupe 85 (4k). The clutch pedal stucks in the lower position. The fault develops slowly: the clutch contacts lower and lower until the pedal stucks in the lower position and does not return up anymore. The gears cannot be changed so the clutch is not slipping or disconnected. 
> 
> I changed the work (master) cylinder but now the fault appeared again. Is it in the other (slave) cylinder that is faulty, or is there air in the system or is the clutch itself that causes this behavior? The fluid level is ok in the clutch system.
> 
> Tuomo
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You need to change BOTH the master and slave at the same time. BTDT. First, the slave begins to stick, it puts extra pressure on the MC causing it to fail. You replaced the MC, it solved the problem for a little while. Now the sticky SC has caused the new MC to fail. So, now you get to replace both. Trust me, do BOTH. The sticky SC has stressed or possibly even torn the seals on the new MC...


Dave

1987 Coupe GT Special Build 2.3 
All in SE VA