Both brake and clutch pedals gone long

[kr1s]

I had the dreaded clutch pedal stuck on the floor.
At the same time I had massive brake fade.
am I correct to assume that the only common link is heat?
any advice on the best fluids on a car that’s just a track toy?

[P T]

How old are your clutch and brake fluids?

[1234enough]

Heat is not the only common link, they share the same reservoir. Fluid age could add to issue, 8yr old at most, normally 2yr change advised.

On a side note, when changing brake fluid try out electronic abs flush with forscan (other systems available), couldn’t believe the debris difference / colour of fluid coming out (  cars had noormal manual flush 2yr ago )when flushing our other cars ( fiesta 2008 & 2014).

[1234enough]

Best brake fluid is one that suits your needs.

Some 5.1 spec fluids used to have a lower boiling point than 4, butt generally have a higher boiling point.

Downside of upgrading to higher spec, used to being more hygroscopic ( absorbs water ), this in turn requires more often fluid changes.

If you boiling current fluid using brakes ( if this is the issue? ), changing fluid unless it’s way old is just one thing to consider, other changes could be change braking use / increase cooling / increase size, also if issue is heat -worth checking calipers seals for heat damage ( are dust seals brittle / heat damaged,  if they are – other more important seals could also be).

[Lucky_]

I had a new clutch fitted 2 years ago and since done about 6000 miles.

My clutch hit the floor couple of months ago. Turns out it was clutch pins. The pins are like 5 each but it’s the labour that costs you. Couldn’t tell you the figure as I got all brakes replaced and couple of other bits. Labour was like 600 for everything

[white-rs2]

Possibly a slave cylinder fail

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[kr1s]

Thank you for all the advice!
the fluid has not been changed for years, maybe 4, so I’m booked in a for a standard brake fluid service.
it’s with a main dealer as I still have a warranty. I’m hoping for just a half hour labour charge at 134.85 plus vat per hour!

[P T]

Let us know how you get on.

[kr1s]

My favourite Service Manager at

my favourite Ford dealer

recommended ATE racing fluid

still DOT 4 but superior to OE.

a complete flush (2litres and a spare 1litre can for me ) and labour and vat and warranty friendly

£208.52

I’m ok with that.

[tonys]

@kr1s – Are both clutch and brake issues now solved?

[kr1s]

Hi Tonys

my pedals were ok once cooled. after about 20 mins.
now that the weather has got colder, I can’t replicate the conditions that caused the overheating until next summer!

[tonys]

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