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newz · 10-19-2018, 01:49 AM

Well it seems like I now have a clutch pedal that dropped to the floor overnight.
I can pull it up and pump the pedal a couple of times and the clutch works fine.

Last time the problem was a clutch pedal that went to the floor when I was shifting. Had dealer bleed/flush the slave and all seemed to be well. I seem to remember a tsb that covered this clutch pedal problem but I have not found it yet. If the problem requires a clutch pedal replacement the dealer says clutch and hydraulic problems are not covered by any warranty. Any advice wold be appreciated.

frankwjr · 10-19-2018, 08:33 AM

have a look at your brake/clutch fluid...dirty? then do this first http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html
should take care of the prob easy peasy...plus it's cheap. Upgrade to DOT 4(I use SYN DOT 3/4) while your are at it.

Then once the fluid is nice a clean you can do a 4 corner brake bleed. Pull about an oz from ea bleeder and read up on proper brake bleed procedure.

good luck!

peace

Boother · 10-19-2018, 02:05 PM

From your previous thread, did you replace the reservoir seal with the original style with slit?

In my case, this had nothing to do with fluid quality or cleanliness. It was a Master cylinder failure. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528826

GM has replaced my clutch pedal assembly (the master cylinder is part of the pedal assembly) twice now for the same issue. The master cylinder is covered under bumper to bumper warranty, but that is expired on your car.

For some reason, the MC is not sold separately, so you have 2 options. Buy the entire pedal assembly or try out the newly released Tick Master cylinder. http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...ontiac-g8-gxp/

newz · 10-19-2018, 06:26 PM

Well weird and maybe good news. The pedal went to the floor twice today and stayed about a inch from the floor while shifting. Fortunately I was able to hook the side of the pedal the first time and it popped back up,pumped twice and made it has far has Krogers parking lot. Then it happened again after dropping down to 1st to pull into the parking lot. Left it there and and coasted to a clear area and left it in first and turned the car off to come to a stop. Took a photo with the pedal down and a short video showing me pumping the pedal after pulling it back up by hand for the dealer.

Hate to think both problems happened at the same time.
Yes the fluid was completely removed by the dealer and replaced with new SRF fluid a few weeks ago and both systems(clutch and brakes) were flushed at the same time. Between the twice a season flushes by the dealer and my bleeding after each track day the fluid has never looked dirty. I have three seasons of track seasons on the ZL1 and a couple years with 2010 2SS. Have always followed the above fluid flush and bleed schedule. Boother I did purchase the cap with the slit.

Boother · 10-19-2018, 07:14 PM

Found the service docs when I got home today. Service bulletin is PI0486C. Note this number may be different for your dealer as I am in Canada.

newz · 10-19-2018, 10:48 PM

Boother thanks for the info. Will print it out and take it to the dealer with me.

newz · 11-03-2018, 12:56 AM

Boother I got the car back from the dealer today. They did the same repairs you had done.
Also thanks for the document you included in your post. Showed it to the service manager and received a 50 percent discount on the entire bill. I guess only time will tell if this is the cure.

10-19-2018, 01:49 AM	#1
newz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 82	Clutch pedal dropping. Well it seems like I now have a clutch pedal that dropped to the floor overnight. I can pull it up and pump the pedal a couple of times and the clutch works fine. Last time the problem was a clutch pedal that went to the floor when I was shifting. Had dealer bleed/flush the slave and all seemed to be well. I seem to remember a tsb that covered this clutch pedal problem but I have not found it yet. If the problem requires a clutch pedal replacement the dealer says clutch and hydraulic problems are not covered by any warranty. Any advice wold be appreciated.

10-19-2018, 08:33 AM	#2
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	have a look at your brake/clutch fluid...dirty? then do this first http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html should take care of the prob easy peasy...plus it's cheap. Upgrade to DOT 4(I use SYN DOT 3/4) while your are at it. Then once the fluid is nice a clean you can do a 4 corner brake bleed. Pull about an oz from ea bleeder and read up on proper brake bleed procedure. good luck! peace __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

10-19-2018, 06:26 PM	#4
newz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 82	Well weird and maybe good news. The pedal went to the floor twice today and stayed about a inch from the floor while shifting. Fortunately I was able to hook the side of the pedal the first time and it popped back up,pumped twice and made it has far has Krogers parking lot. Then it happened again after dropping down to 1st to pull into the parking lot. Left it there and and coasted to a clear area and left it in first and turned the car off to come to a stop. Took a photo with the pedal down and a short video showing me pumping the pedal after pulling it back up by hand for the dealer. Hate to think both problems happened at the same time. Yes the fluid was completely removed by the dealer and replaced with new SRF fluid a few weeks ago and both systems(clutch and brakes) were flushed at the same time. Between the twice a season flushes by the dealer and my bleeding after each track day the fluid has never looked dirty. I have three seasons of track seasons on the ZL1 and a couple years with 2010 2SS. Have always followed the above fluid flush and bleed schedule. Boother I did purchase the cap with the slit. Last edited by newz; 10-19-2018 at 10:46 PM.

10-19-2018, 07:14 PM	#5
Boother Drives: 14 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Calgary Posts: 167	Found the service docs when I got home today. Service bulletin is PI0486C. Note this number may be different for your dealer as I am in Canada. Attached Images

10-19-2018, 02:05 PM	#3
Boother Drives: 14 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Calgary Posts: 167	From your previous thread, did you replace the reservoir seal with the original style with slit? In my case, this had nothing to do with fluid quality or cleanliness. It was a Master cylinder failure. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528826 GM has replaced my clutch pedal assembly (the master cylinder is part of the pedal assembly) twice now for the same issue. The master cylinder is covered under bumper to bumper warranty, but that is expired on your car. For some reason, the MC is not sold separately, so you have 2 options. Buy the entire pedal assembly or try out the newly released Tick Master cylinder. http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...ontiac-g8-gxp/

10-19-2018, 10:48 PM	#6
newz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 82	Boother thanks for the info. Will print it out and take it to the dealer with me.

11-03-2018, 12:56 AM	#7
newz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 82	Boother I got the car back from the dealer today. They did the same repairs you had done. Also thanks for the document you included in your post. Showed it to the service manager and received a 50 percent discount on the entire bill. I guess only time will tell if this is the cure.