Yes the brake and clutch both share the brake reservoir.
Hi Nodge68
Hi Nodge68
Wow ! Sounds like you have had and still having some bad luck . Sadly I am not the person to ask ,as I don't know, is the answer . Someone on Landyzone will know from my experience using the site . I am going down the changing the master cylinder to see if it resolves my problem ( hopefully doing it tomorrow when the new cylinder arrives ) . Hopefully someone will see your message and give you some ideas as to your question.
I hope your problem is the master cylinder, but beware if doing it yourself, it's also a big job to do.
Hope so , thanks for the tip . Will post the outcome.
Hi there, usually when the pedal stays on the floor it is the master cylinder internal seals that have gone. If you replace it I suggest you flush the system out as even when the brakes system is flushed it doesn’t renew the fluid in the clutch line. The fluid goes manky over the years and absorbs water eventually getting very dirty. Sometimes a really good flush out will have it working again for a while but they usually eventually need replacing. Maybe take a fluid sample from the bleed valve. Fluid should be changed every 2/3 years according to the manufacturer but most folk who come into my garage have never had it done ever.
Hi , apologies for late reply, as it stands today finally got the master cylinder replaced, the managed to get it bled . Which in itself is a pain .
Hi there, ok, it seems you may be suffering an issue that the previous owner of my freelander had, there’s something you should maybe check. The previous owner of mine told me about how he had the master replaced and it broke again a week later, the garage it went in to noticed the clutch pedal metal box was cracked/broken. They had to replace master and put a used pedal box in to fix it. I then bought it and have done 60k miles in it since. Have a good look at the pedal box, actuate the clutch up and down with your face right down in there and see if anything opens up or goes squint. The rod should go straight directly into the master from the pedal, shouldn’t be off to side etc. Try that before you think about the slave. Generally when the slave goes you get fluid loss which can often be seen dripping down between engine and box.
Many thanks for the tip ,something I have not heard of .But will gave a good luck etc .
No worries. Your as well to check all the small things first. It’s a lot to strip the box out these.
Cheers , never even give it thought when taking the pedal out etc .Roll on the weekend
Personally as a mechanic I would say don’t buy a cheap clutch as it’s too deep in there to be doing twice. I would also say don’t buy anything till you’ve taken it apart. I’ve done hundreds of clutches in my life as a mechanic and we usually test the dual mass once it’s out. If they are still all within spec and you don’t drive like a radge then a dual mass can live the life of two clutches. They are pretty easy to test on a bench and given the cost you could save a lot. My td4 had its clutch done at 150,000 with no dual mass replacement and I’m now on 203,000 with no dual mass “noises”. Done the same on my other old car and it’s just topped 209,000.
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