Another Slave Cylinder Failure Explanation

spearfish25 · 11-04-2010, 02:40 PM

While perusing the December Road and Track, I came across one of the Tech Correspondence (pg 120) questions about a sticky Audi TT clutch. The R/T response was to replace the brake fluid in the clutch system. R/T claims that the fluid quickly becomes water saturated and the water eventually settles at the level of the slave cylinder leading to failure. I'm not sure if this applies to us as well, but it's certainly food for thought.

SoCal 370Z · 11-04-2010, 02:49 PM

Most owners, take fluid flushing for granted with exception of engine oil.

Good find = rep point!

ChrisSlicks · 11-04-2010, 02:55 PM

It is an interesting idea. I been my clutch every 6 months and haven't had a problem.

spearfish25 · 11-04-2010, 03:41 PM

It's motivated me to plan on bleeding the clutch in the next week or two. Thanks for the reps

11-04-2010, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Another Slave Cylinder Failure Explanation While perusing the December Road and Track, I came across one of the Tech Correspondence (pg 120) questions about a sticky Audi TT clutch. The R/T response was to replace the brake fluid in the clutch system. R/T claims that the fluid quickly becomes water saturated and the water eventually settles at the level of the slave cylinder leading to failure. I'm not sure if this applies to us as well, but it's certainly food for thought. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 11-04-2010 at 03:41 PM.

11-04-2010, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Most owners, take fluid flushing for granted with exception of engine oil. Good find = rep point! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

11-04-2010, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	It is an interesting idea. I been my clutch every 6 months and haven't had a problem. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-04-2010, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's motivated me to plan on bleeding the clutch in the next week or two. Thanks for the reps __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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