Leaky Clutch Fluid?

Question

The clutch on my 2001 Honda Accord doesn't catch until it almost hits the floor. I've already replaced the clutch fluid once. I've read that there may be air in the system that needs to be bled before the leak will stop.

Any suggestions that doesn't include paying $500 to a mechanic?

Answer 1

The leak won't stop until you replace the bad clutch slave cylinder, the clutch master cylinder or the leaking hose, which ever is leaking. Bleeding the air from a system once the leak is fixed is not easy. You need two people and must crack the bleeder quickly and tighten the bleeder quickly while the pedal is held down. Then pull the pedal off the floor and pump it several times slowly before repeating the bleeding sequence. Top up the clutch reservoir frequently so you don't suck more air into the system. If the pedal is still low you may have a bad pressure plate or clutch master push rod problem.

Answer 2

If the slave cylinder is leaking, or the back of the master cylinder is leaking you need to replace them. Look at the clutch pedal pushrod where it goes into the master cylinder under the dash. Is it wet? You're wasting time trying to keep bleeding a system that won't hold fluid and sucks in air.