clutch problems.......

livefastdiefun1 · 12-04-2012, 04:09 PM

I bought an 87 supra mk3 N/A the other day. The previous owner told me that he drove it to where it was parked. the problem I'm having is when I got in it to start it I push the clutch, turn the key, and release the clutch pedal, only to have it stay on the floor. I pulled it up, but now it has no pressure, won't go into gear, and snaps right to the floor as soon as u touch it. Not sure why this is, and didn't want to replace the entire assembly if it might just be something simple. Any thoughts would be much appreciated

cre · 12-04-2012, 06:21 PM

Leaking master or slave cylinder. Check the fluid level in the smaller white/clear reservoir between the brake booster and fender, mounted on the firewall.

livefastdiefun1 · 12-04-2012, 06:53 PM

I think its the master. No leaks from what I can see. I'm thinking maybe plunger in master is stuck. I'm replacing both master and slave.

livefastdiefun1 · 12-07-2012, 02:21 PM

Turns out it was a dead slave cylinder.

12-04-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
livefastdiefun1 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: upstate NY U.S.A Posts: 6	clutch problems....... I bought an 87 supra mk3 N/A the other day. The previous owner told me that he drove it to where it was parked. the problem I'm having is when I got in it to start it I push the clutch, turn the key, and release the clutch pedal, only to have it stay on the floor. I pulled it up, but now it has no pressure, won't go into gear, and snaps right to the floor as soon as u touch it. Not sure why this is, and didn't want to replace the entire assembly if it might just be something simple. Any thoughts would be much appreciated Last edited by livefastdiefun1; 12-04-2012 at 04:10 PM. Reason: misspellings

12-04-2012, 06:21 PM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Leaking master or slave cylinder. Check the fluid level in the smaller white/clear reservoir between the brake booster and fender, mounted on the firewall. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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12-04-2012, 06:53 PM	#3
livefastdiefun1 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: upstate NY U.S.A Posts: 6	I think its the master. No leaks from what I can see. I'm thinking maybe plunger in master is stuck. I'm replacing both master and slave.

12-07-2012, 02:21 PM	#4
livefastdiefun1 Stock Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: upstate NY U.S.A Posts: 6	Turns out it was a dead slave cylinder.