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Would Slave Cylinder leak cause Clutch slippage?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Fortunato, Nov 26, 2009.

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  1. Fortunato

    Fortunato Rookie

    Nov 15, 2009
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    Markham
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    #1 Fortunato, Nov 26, 2009
    Hello All,
    Would a leak in the slave cylinder cause the clutch to slip? I am having a real problem with the clutch slipping and the slave cylinder is slightly leaking??
    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. db4

    db4 Karting

    Oct 24, 2009
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    ny
    #2 db4, Nov 26, 2009
    if i leaked on to the disc or fly wheel surface it could cause clutch to slip
     
  3. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

    May 18, 2004
    10,406
    #3 finnerty, Nov 26, 2009
    +1...otherwise, no.
     
  4. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 10, 2002
    28,997
    socal
    #4 fatbillybob, Nov 26, 2009
    depends on the car. annular T/O bearings like a 345/355 yes because the sealed T/O bearing is one with the pressure plate fingers. No on a 308 because the T/O bearing is on a finger that rides a shaft.
     
  5. hardtop

    hardtop F1 World Champ

    Jan 31, 2002
    11,294
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    #5 hardtop, Nov 27, 2009
    I would fix the leak and see. When I had a 348, the motor would get hot enough on a track to boil the fluid and then no clutch. Changed the fluid to fix it. I don't claim to be an expert on these but it seems to me that a leak could reduce pressure that could effect the operation. I also have a Celica race car. When I got it, the clutch felt like it was on its last legs but I also noticed the PS fluid which also works the clutch looked really bad. I changed it and the clutch works much better. Apples and oranges I know but these systems can be sensitive so I would fix a known issue before looking for others.

    Good luck,
    Dave
     

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