I have a 2006 freelander td4 and have replaced clutch and slave cylinder however the clutch only releases at the very end of travel can there be air in system ?

Colin Stickland

• 22516 Answers
• Posted on Nov 24, 2008

SOURCE: Clutch will not release

remove the gearbox to replace the clutch.this will teach you not to hold it on hills on the clutch but to put handbrake on and neutral.also the same at traffic lights and no boy racer flying starts where accelerator is floored and clutch ridden slowly to get most power to wheels,still its not difficult to change and clutches not that expensive if you do it yourself,garage price around 800 euros

SOURCE: Clutch won't release on 92 Nissan P/U. Changed

If the vehicle has been standing for some time (6 months or more) without use, the clutch plate facings may be 'stuck' to the flywheel and pressure plate surface.
To check/clear this problem:-
(with the engine not running!)
hold clutch pedal down - then from under vehicle, find an opening in the clutch bellhousing (such as a water drain slot) where you can see/access the edge of the clutch plate (sandwiched between the pressure plate and flywheel).
Use a screwdriver blade (or similar tool) to prise clutch plate free from flywheel face (only small movement is required).
If the above is not the cause of your problem, 1) the clutch throwout mechanism should be examined for problems,
2) the pressure plate is faulty- may need to be replaced.

SOURCE: clutch does not slip but

Since your clutch is operated by hydraulic pressure, there is no adjustment. If pushing in the clutch pedal doesn't release the clutch, then the most common cause is either air in the system or the master or slave has failed. If the clutch is the original factory one then it is possible that the clutch itself has worn.

SOURCE: New clutch master cylinder new

Hi,
You need to check that you are actually getting the full length of stroke from the master cylinder.
If you are then you still a captive air pocket in the master cylinder and the only way to get rid of it is to vacum bleed the system from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder.
Check these and let me know, I can give you further information.
Thanks
Jason

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Jul 20, 2012

SOURCE: Freelander td4 2004, clutch pedal at rest position is too low, when you press the clutch in you don't get full travel and gears are stiff to engage.

You have a leaking master or slave hydraulic clutch cylinder. I recommend you replace both