Defender clutch question

Just had the leaky master cylinder replaced on my 90 and now the clutch
bites really near the floor whereas before it was much further up the pedal
travel. Is this normal or is something not adjusted quite right?

Either air is still in system which will work its way out with use or
the freeplay on the operating rod hasn't been adjusted. Take the small
plate off the top of the pedal box (held on with 6 screws) and you will
see the rod passing through top of pedal lever with a locknut either
side. Basically the rod should be set to give a small bit of free play
before it touches the piston, no more than 3 - 4mm. If it's more than
this, get your spanners out and adjust out the slack. Don't over do it
or you'll get premature clutch wear.

Sean
73FL74 101GS
1984 110 2.5NA
Medway Military Vehicle Group
www.mmvg.net

Andy wrote:
> Just had the leaky master cylinder replaced on my 90 and now the clutch
> bites really near the floor whereas before it was much further up the pedal
> travel. Is this normal or is something not adjusted quite right?
>
>
Sounds like it needs more bleeding.

It took me quite a few attempts to get mine sorted out.

I recommend a pressure bleeding kit, it is by far the easiest way to do it!

I also found that after I changed the slave, the master needed doing, so
maybe the reverse applies!

Cheers

Peter

1990 110TD "Reggie the Veggie"

"puffernutter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Andy wrote:
>> Just had the leaky master cylinder replaced on my 90 and now the clutch
>> bites really near the floor whereas before it was much further up the
>> pedal travel. Is this normal or is something not adjusted quite right?
> Sounds like it needs more bleeding.
>
> It took me quite a few attempts to get mine sorted out.
>
> I recommend a pressure bleeding kit, it is by far the easiest way to do
> it!
>
> I also found that after I changed the slave, the master needed doing, so
> maybe the reverse applies!
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter
>
> 1990 110TD "Reggie the Veggie"
>

Having tried a pressure bleeding kit I can't recommend it as the easiest way
to do it. I now have a vacuum bleeding kit (
http://www.toolmix.com/browse/product.asp?gid=269&pid=61692 ) which works
far better. (Although it needs a compressor to run it)

Phil Gardiner

Bugger, definitely not right as I can't get any gears now when at a
standstill, not too bad when rolling along. Looks like it needs to back in
on Monday!!


"Phil Gardiner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "puffernutter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Andy wrote:
>>> Just had the leaky master cylinder replaced on my 90 and now the clutch
>>> bites really near the floor whereas before it was much further up the
>>> pedal travel. Is this normal or is something not adjusted quite right?
>> Sounds like it needs more bleeding.
>>
>> It took me quite a few attempts to get mine sorted out.
>>
>> I recommend a pressure bleeding kit, it is by far the easiest way to do
>> it!
>>
>> I also found that after I changed the slave, the master needed doing, so
>> maybe the reverse applies!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Peter
>>
>> 1990 110TD "Reggie the Veggie"
>>
>
> Having tried a pressure bleeding kit I can't recommend it as the easiest
> way to do it. I now have a vacuum bleeding kit (
> http://www.toolmix.com/browse/product.asp?gid=269&pid=61692 ) which works
> far better. (Although it needs a compressor to run it)
>
> Phil Gardiner
>