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  • #204871

    kr1s
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    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?

    #204876

    P T
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    How old are your clutch and brake fluids?

    #204895

    1234enough
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    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).

    #204896

    1234enough
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    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).

    #204909

    Lucky_
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    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

    #204912

    white-rs2
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    Possibly a slave cylinder fail



    RS Edition.

    FPM375 Rocks

    The rest of the “M” maps suck

    #204926

    kr1s
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    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!

    #204969

    P T
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    Let us know how you get on.

    #205019

    kr1s
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    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.

    #205021

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

    #205053

    kr1s
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    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!

    #205060

    tonys
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    👍

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