Clutch Pedal Sticking.......Sorta?

[FiSTMorg]

So I just bought my FiST in Washington state and the clutch pedal comes up VERY smoothly when I let it up but if I slip off the pedal or let it up hard after shifting into neutral, it GROANS like a winded animal and slowly creeps up. it doesn't seem to effect the drivability of the car but it makes it hard asf to drive cuz I get scared s**tless! On my old 2006 focus the clutch slave went out and it hit the floor and wouldn't come up, without help, and it just doesn't feel like that. I've read about pivot points and haven't had a second to do it yet but that's going to be my first stop after work. I took it for a drive yesterday and was driving backroads with a buddy and it made deceleration quite frightening. hoping it's not a clutch master cylinder problem. Any input appreciated! (To an extent) - will attach a video later.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

So I just bought my FiST in Washington state and the clutch pedal comes up VERY smoothly when I let it up but if I slip off the pedal or let it up hard after shifting into neutral, it GROANS like a winded animal and slowly creeps up. it doesn't seem to effect the drivability of the car but it makes it hard asf to drive cuz I get scared s**tless! On my old 2006 focus the clutch slave went out and it hit the floor and wouldn't come up, without help, and it just doesn't feel like that. I've read about pivot points and haven't had a second to do it yet but that's going to be my first stop after work. I took it for a drive yesterday and was driving backroads with a buddy and it made deceleration quite frightening. hoping it's not a clutch master cylinder problem. Any input appreciated! (To an extent) - will attach a video later.

Clutch master Cyl that is located on the clutch pedal *

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[FiSTMorg]

that's what I was dreading... luckily I have a warranty with a small deductible

 

[TyphoonFiST]

that's what I was dreading... luckily I have a warranty with a small deductible[emoji23]

It's like a 1 hr job all done and bled* did mine and it got rid of clutch pedal not returning sometimes.

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[FiestaSTdude]

Clutch master is better than the clutch slave cylinder in the transmission.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Clutch master is better than the clutch slave cylinder in the transmission.

Did mine when the Clarke Trans went in with the RTS dual friction Clutch. Definitely holds the power ALOT better.

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[FiSTMorg]

Yeah I'm glad its not slave seeing as its a concentric slave cylinder and would take MUCH longer. Other than that this car is so much nicer than even expected! Thanks Guys!

 

[M-Sport fan]

Clutch master is better than the clutch slave cylinder in the transmission.

^^^PRECISELY!!

 

[Magnetic]

Did mine when the Clarke Trans went in with the RTS dual friction Clutch. Definitely holds the power ALOT better.

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Does this RTS clutch kit have a lightweight flywheel or regular? IT's time for me to change the clutch and curious since this will be happening in a week or so.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Does this RTS clutch kit have a lightweight flywheel or regular? IT's time for me to change the clutch and curious since this will be happening in a week or so.

Same weight as OEM

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[TyphoonFiST]

Same weight as OEM

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They did it like this to mimic the Stock clutch feel....but its able to hold more power without fading/slipping. Break in is 1k*

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[DangerMouse]

Mine just started being slow to return in first and reverse, will stay down occasionally but fine otherwise. Also only when it's super hot and humid out. I'm hoping it's the clutch master. I'm gonna start there since it's cheap and if not, time for an lsd.

 

[Magnetic]

They did it like this to mimic the Stock clutch feel....but its able to hold more power without fading/slipping. Break in is 1k*

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Thanks for the intel!