my 88 mazda B2200 pickup, clutch pedal get stuck to the floor after it`s been pressed. why?

Question

cluch pedal is stuck to the floor, after i press not returning to it`s position............

Answer 1

Either one of 3 things.You losing clutch fluid(Check the slave and master cylinders),or the pressure plate and clutch need to be replaced.or you just need to top up you clutch fliud as it does need to be topped up time to time.I suggest you take it to be checked out if you not knolwedgable about car.before your pick up gets stuck in gear!

Answer 2

I have worked on 2 Mazda B2200 trucks. Assuming you know how a hydraulic clutch works I'll go from there.

The pedal is designed to STAY DOWN when the fluid connection to the pressure plate is lost. So it's the pressure plate spring return force going through the hydraulic fluid back to the pedal that pushes the pedal back to you after you push it. This is obvious when you bleed the clutch fluid system you need to pull the pedal BY HAND because it won't come back up by itself.

If you are driving and this sticking problem suddenly happens you can usually pull the clutch back towards you with the tip of your foot and keep driving but you NEED TO investigate the problem.

First check for low fluid and fill it up. Then check the slave cylinder ($13 for a new one) by peeling back the rubber bellows to see if fluid leaks out caused by fluid ESCAPING by the piston seals. If the master cylinder piston similarly leaks the fluid simply goes back to the reservoir leaving no evidence of a problem other than your clutch pedal with get stuck down repeatedly along with the truck wanting to go when you don't want it to ( ! ! ! ) so replace the master cylinder ($20). The master is so accessible I would replace it under any suspicions.

Another quirk that happens with pulling back the clutch pedal is the truck STARTER GOES DEAD the next time you try to start the engine. This is caused by a stuck clutch master cylinder piston that causes the pushrod coming from the pedal to slide out of the piston and flop down against the piston apron so that the next time you push the pedal the piston goes further than before allowing you some clutch function to get out of traffic but beware it should FAIL FOR GOOD as the remaining fluid leaks out. The truck won't start because when the rod is resting on the piston apron the clutch pedal will not go completely down and push the CLUTCH SENSOR SWITCH for starting. All this being the case then replace the clutch master cylinder.

Answer 3

Clutch
In all vehicles using a transmission (virtually all modern vehicles), a coupling device is used to be able to separate the engine and transmission when necessary. The clutch is what accomplishes this in manual transmissions. Without it, the engine and tires would at all times be inextricably linked, and anytime the vehicle is at a stop, so would be the engine. Moreover, without the clutch, changing gears would be very difficult, even with the vehicle moving already: deselecting a gear while the transmission is under load requires considerable force, and selecting a gear requires the revolution speed of the engine to be held at a very precise value which depends on the vehicle speed and desired gear. In a car the clutch is usually operated by a pedal; on a motorcycle, a lever on the left handlebar serves the purpose.

When the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the clutch is fully disengaged, and no torque is transferred from the engine to the transmission, and by extension to the drive wheels. In this state, it's possible to select gears or stop the car.
When the clutch pedal is fully released, the clutch is fully engaged, and essentially all of the engine's torque is transferred. In this state, the clutch does not slip, but rather behaves like a rigid coupling. Power is transmitted to the wheels with minimal loss.
In between these extremes, the clutch slips to varying degrees. When the clutch slips, it transmits torque, in spite of the difference in speeds between the engine crankshaft and the transmission input. Because the torque is transmitted by means of friction, a lot of power is wasted as heat, which must be dissipated by the clutch. Slip allows the vehicle to be started from a standstill, and when it is already moving, slip allows the engine rotation to gradually adjust to a newly selected gear ratio, resulting in a smooth, jolt-free gear change.
Because of the heat that a slipping clutch generates, slip cannot be maintained for a long time. Moreover, because energy is wasted, it would be undesireable to do so. Skilled drivers rarely allow a clutch to slip for more than about one second. Making effective use of clutch slip requires the development of feeling through practice, similar to learning to play a musical instrument or to play a sport.
Note: Automatic transmissions also use a coupling device, however, a clutch is not present. In these kinds of vehicles, the torque converter is used to separate the engine and transmission.

Because it has to be replaced.
Replace it. You ain't gonna fix it yourself unless you are a car mechanic. I've driven manual trannies for decades...take it to a trannie shop and get that stinkin' clutch replaced.
Your life literally depends on it.

Answer 4

You have to check several things. First, is your slave cylinder full and holding fluid? This is near your brake master cylinder under the hood.(the part that holds the brake fluid.) If it's empty check for leaks and replace parts as needed. Second, Check your clutch cable. It is connected to your pedal and it ends underneath your truck at the transmission. These wear out after time and can break and stretch. If it's disconnected or broken replace. Third and the worst possibilty. Your clutch may be worn out or froze up(stuck). This will require the transmission to be pulled and the replacement of the clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. Good luck!!

Answer 5

"The voice"??? More like "The book"...man. OK, you will want to replace a few parts. It will not be real cheap, but it will put you back on the road for a long time. Buy a clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, clutch, throwout bearing, pilot bearing and pressure plate. Also, get a pilot guide to help get the clutch lined up. It's just a little plastic pin with notches that match the clutch. They only cost a few bucks and are invaluable. It sounds like your clutch is shot, but it could be something in the hydraulics. So, to be sure, replace all of it. It's time anyway at that age. Good luck.

Answer 6

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my 88 mazda B2200 pickup, clutch pedal get stuck to the floor after it`s been pressed. why?
cluch pedal is stuck to the floor, after i press not returning to it`s position............

Answer 7

Mazda B2200

Answer 8

how would i know... ask someone who saw it happened....

honestly speaking try the spring of the clutch pedals maybe its loose or damaged

Answer 9

well if it spring loaded then the spring is broke, if it has a slave clyinder and there is no fluid in it then fill it up and pump the pedel up.If that donot work go find a shop to fix it

Answer 10

How about bringing your car to the garage?