Clutch issue

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Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:30 pm

Any one expericed this before.

Driving around town yesterday and the gear selection was feeling very notchy and the bite point very close to the floor....now I replaced the clutch 14 months ago and I've covered 6000 miles since. I replaced the slave when I did the clutch

By the time I got the car home unable to select gear pumping the peddle not making a difference either.

What's every ones thoughts.... I'm thinking bleed the system first failing that the master cylinder is goosed
I could feel it getting progressively worse
The peddle pressure feels fine as well and fluid level hasn't dropped at all.
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by jonson66 » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:43 pm

Could be a number of things. Try bleeding the clutch first and see if there is air coming out. If not then it's box out my friend.

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:46 pm

jonson66 wrote:Could be a number of things. Try bleeding the clutch first and see if there is air coming out. If not then it's box out my friend.
Collapsed clutch bearing perhaps :thumbsdown: Im taking it to the garage tomorrow so will try all the obvious first
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by Covkiller » Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:00 pm

I had the same thing after a 3000 mile clutch change and it was the thrust bearing. Audi changed the whole clutch and fly wheel under warranty as they installed the 1st one.
Bloody clutche's are a pain in the arse as the only way to find out what it is, is by taking the bloody thing apart.
Good luck .
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Re: Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:21 pm

Covkiller wrote:I had the same thing after a 3000 mile clutch change and it was the thrust bearing.
:( didn't want to hear that :thumbsdown:
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by mikep99 » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:02 am

Mines in at the moment for a gearbox rebuild / clutch and uprated pipe. Can't wait to get it back.
3rd gear synchro the main reason it's being done....
The joys of rs ownership

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:59 pm

Well got it in the ramp this morning. Bled the clutch system twice with plenty indication of pressure but still wouldn't go in to gear
Could feel slight kick back thru the peddle when resting my foot on it so whipped the gear box out expecting to see the release bearing buggered but no it's ok lever is ok pressure plate fingers all ok no visible fluid leaks either from anything.

This leave the master cylinder

Going to order new bearing and leaver get a new slave and updated pipe. Can someone point me in the direction of the updated pipes ?
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by mikep99 » Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:06 pm


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Re: Clutch issue

Post by DavidRS4 » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:38 pm

I've got the dreaded sticky clutch pedal at the moment.

Got a stage 3R JH Motorsports clutch and lightweight fly wheel going in on Wednesday. Also got a new master cylinder and updated braided hose going in with two new clutch switches. :biggrin3:
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Re: Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:51 pm

That master cyclinder doesn't look the easiest to replace not much room down the side of the servo to get the fluid supply pipe off.
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by DavidRS4 » Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:01 pm

I'm not doing it so I am sure they will have fun :mrgreen:
B7 RS4 Saloon, Phantom Black, Forge Oil Cooler Kit, 20 x 10.5j Vossens, Carbon Front Splitter, KW V3 Coilovers, Adjustable Front Arms, 20mm Spacers, Revolution Carbon Air Box, Rear 4 Pot Porsche Brake Conversion, Stud & Nut Kit, Milltek Non Res Non Valved Exhaust, RS6 Gloss Black Grill, Slightly Tinted Windows, JH Motorsports Stage 3R Clutch & Lightweight Flywheel, Robnic Braided Clutch Line. JH Motorsports Lightweight Grooved F & R Rotors with Braided Hoses and Hawk Pads

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by jonson66 » Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:44 am

Best way. Don't get involved haha!!!

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by Seattle-squash » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:19 pm

boombastik wrote:That master cyclinder doesn't look the easiest to replace not much room down the side of the servo to get the fluid supply pipe off.
The steel slave upgrade is not bad, the solid SS line all the way up by the firewall it's not a fun job. But all worth it in the end.

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Re: Clutch issue

Post by boombastik » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:22 pm

Seattle-squash wrote:
boombastik wrote:That master cyclinder doesn't look the easiest to replace not much room down the side of the servo to get the fluid supply pipe off.
The steel slave upgrade is not bad, the solid SS line all the way up by the firewall it's not a fun job. But all worth it in the end.
Steel slave ??? Where can I get one of these.
RS4 B7 Saloon Milltek Cat back, CAF with piper cross panel, Wrapped optics black, Satin black wheels, TRUPS LED front DRL's & sides, goodridge braided hoses, H&R 10/15mm spares front/rear
Bilstien B16 coilovers with H&R anti roll bars
MRC stage 2 deflapped, precat gutted 439ps 481nm torque
1/4 mile time 12.884sec

My clutch replacement write up can be found here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=116929&start=15

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Clutch issue

Post by Seattle-squash » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:23 pm

USP motorsports my friend! Big difference in feel too, mostly line likely but I like the durability aspect.

Here: http://www.uspmotorsports.com/Drivetrai ... rsion.html

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