2002 5speed clutch issue

[homme808]

My clutch just started sticking half way up. Have to force it out of gear or turn car off to get It out of gear... I can then lift clutch pedal with my foot and it releases all the way. Pls help a I am moving Monday morning and need to be Able to drive car onto trailer. Thanks for any help.

 

[homme808]

Also my rear driver side brake leaks. If the brake fluid got to low would it cause air to go in to the clutch line?

 

[ap123]

Yes if the brake fluid goes low you can get air in the clutch line.

Try bleeding the clutch line and inspect the master and slave cylinder for any leaks.

 

[homme808]

Bled the slave cylinder. No air seemed to come out. Also no leaks in either master or slave cylinders. Any other suggestions?

 

[concept]

How old is your clutch? (how many miles?)

It may be that the clutch is in need of replacement.

 

[MaxPower]

Sounds like the throwout bearing has given up.

 

[homme808]

The clutch is original and the car has 177k on it. I agree it has lasted a long time. Thinking about a import motor and tranny, soon as I reach my new destination. Any one ever used one of the Japanese import motors?

 

[kms1990]

in my protege 5 the throwout bearing started making noise at 143k miles changed clutch assembly/pressure plate ect. came as kit. the bearing was done, the pressure plate was a little weak as well. the actual clutch plate looked pretty good though still had material left. if your just going to do clutch do the flywheel as well its cheap ($50-80) and already exposed when doing clutch.

 

[03protolx]

yikes! 177k miles on the original clutch? thats pretty awesome! ( i have gotten 155k once)

replace that bad boy soon, along with the slave cylinder and maybe the clutch line. I've replaced all that I've mentioned and it was a complete night and day difference. made driving that car tons of fun.