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Clutch pedal goes to the floor

Safety or reliability risk. Fix promptly.

Symptoms

Pedal sinks or stays down, clutch drags so gears are hard to select, fluid loss from the reservoir.

Likely cause

Failed clutch master or slave cylinder seals, air in the system or a split flexible hose.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Replace the slave cylinder

    Check for fluid on the bellhousing. Fit a new slave and bleed the system.

    Difficulty:
    Easy DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)
  2. 2

    Replace the master cylinder

    If fluid is leaking into the footwell, or the pedal slowly sinks, the master cylinder is at fault.

    Difficulty:
    Moderate DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)
  3. 3

    Bleed thoroughly

    Air can be stubborn. A pressure bleeder or reverse bleeding from the slave helps.

    Difficulty:
    Easy DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

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