Freelander clutch

Driving home from work tonight when there was a bang and my clutch pedal went to the floor. On looking under the bonnet I can see that the cylinder (slave cylinder?) on top of the gearbox has broken. There's a white plastic piece which looks as if it's popped out of the middle of the cylinder. The part isn't too expensive or hard to replace but I'm worried there might be an underlying problem which has caused the cylinder to break. Is it likely that there's a problem with the clutch or is it just that the cylinders aren't very good and are prone to breaking? It's an old banger and if it's likely that there's a major problem I'd most likely be better getting another car. Thanks in advance.

Mike

Have a look at the bracket, it might have broken allowing it to pop out

These are a common failure

the replacements are cheap and easy to fit

even the britpart ones are OEM and make by AP

hth

Thanks for that. The cylinder certainly doesn't look very strong. I was just worried that there was something more serious which had caused the problem. Maybe I should give up with cars and get me a horse!

mechanics are cheaper than vets, just

perhaps upgrading to a proper landrover may help

HOOK said:

perhaps upgrading to a proper landrover may help

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I used to have a discovery but the bloody thing cost me a fortune. It was forever breaking down. I know freelanders have a reputation for being unreliable but mine has given me very little bother over the last 5 years. I'd like a TD5 but the thought of massive repair bills scares me!

it could be worse you could have a p38

Just a note:- if the clutch is heavy enough to brake the slave cylinder mount bracket the clutch probably requires replacing anorl, sorry

clutch felt ok right up till it went bang. mechanic going to check it out tomorrow and see what it needs. if it's the whole clutch a box of matches might be the best option!! thanks for the replies, much appreciated.