Mr.Atlantis Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 My clutch seems to be disengaging lower and lower to the floor every day. System has been bled (several times) New slave cylinder New clutch and bearings Any adjustments I make under the pedal only seem to be temporary. Always reverts very low. I've heard issues reported on other makes and models of the firewall flexing. My firewall IS in fact flexing slightly when I push on clutch pedal. Is there a support bracket that can be modified/replaced in order to correct this? Assuming this is the issue of course. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Atlantis Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 ...Also, no visable leaks and no sign of fluid loss from reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Firewall flex isn't the issue unless its rusted out and the pedal bracket is about to shove its way through the firewall. This could be a bad master cylinder. Check inside the boot on the pushrod for fluid. Or it could be a cracked release fork. Common on Subarus, and tends to happen after clutch replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Atlantis Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Firewall flex isn't the issue unless its rusted out and the pedal bracket is about to shove its way through the firewall. This could be a bad master cylinder. Check inside the boot on the pushrod for fluid. Or it could be a cracked release fork. Common on Subarus, and tends to happen after clutch replacement Ok, I'll rule out the firewall flex then. No rust on my Subaru, yet. I just ordered a new Master Cylinder about 3 min. ago. The fork was fine when I pulled the trans a few months ago. I couldn't imagine that thing cracking (pretty solid chunk of metal), but I'll take your word for it and consider the possibility. I should mention that I am getting a metallic spring'y noise coming from somewhere near the bell housing/slave cylinder area when I press the clutch. I just assumed it is the sound of the basket flexing while being activated by the T/O bearing. I'll replace the Master Cylinder and post back to share my experience. Thanks again for the advice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 get a new hose as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I couldn't imagine that thing cracking (pretty solid chunk of metal), but I'll take your word for it and consider the possibility. It happens all the time. https://www.google.com/search?q=subaru+cracked+release+fork&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#facrc=_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yeah it's probably the clutch fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Atlantis Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 It happens all the time. https://www.google.com/search?q=subaru+cracked+release+fork&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#facrc=_ Wow, I stand corrected. I'll peak through the rubber boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo F Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 My 2005 Impreza with 5 speed manual sounds similar. The clutch doesn't release until the pedal is to the floor and something is squeaking when the clutch pedal is pressed (I think it's the pivot bearing on the arm that is engaged by the slave cylinder. My clutch pedal is also lazy to come back up after you release it so I have a new slave cylinder on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Atlantis Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 My 2005 Impreza with 5 speed manual sounds similar. The clutch doesn't release until the pedal is to the floor and something is squeaking when the clutch pedal is pressed (I think it's the pivot bearing on the arm that is engaged by the slave cylinder. My clutch pedal is also lazy to come back up after you release it so I have a new slave cylinder on order. I get that exact same noise Stevo. I also deal with the very low disengage/engage issue. Im hoping that the advice FairTax gave us on my other post fixes my problem. Basically it sounds like a bench bleed. I should mention that nothing I've replaced thus far has actually fixed my problem yet. I replaced the Slave Cylinder, Master Cylinder, Clutch (2x in 3 months), Pilot Bearing and Throw out bearing. I even sprung for that $150 TSK, super strength Throw Out Bearing and Sleeve kit the 2nd time around. None of these things fixed the low clutch problem. At this point, I'm ready to accept the fact that my car will never be the same again after replacing the clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Atlantis Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Firewall flex isn't the issue unless its rusted out and the pedal bracket is about to shove its way through the firewall. This could be a bad master cylinder. Check inside the boot on the pushrod for fluid. Or it could be a cracked release fork. Common on Subarus, and tends to happen after clutch replacement I pulled the boot back, and with a small flashlight and mirror was able to inspect the fork while I had someone inside push the pedal. Clutch release fork is fine and seems to be operating properly. I will perform the Bench Bleed type test you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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