A lot of Free Play in Clutch Pedal?

YOUN1348

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2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
V8
2WD
MANUAL
60,000 MILES

I noticed after my car sat for a week that the clutch has a lot of play in it. I can depress the clutch halfway to the floorboard before I feel any resistance. From the time I feel resistance to when the clutch hits the floorbard is now very minimal. There's no odor, noise, or the like--only the free play. Thoughts?

v/r

Mike Young

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DENNYP

MECHANIC
1,824 POSTS

You might have air in the clutch system. You should bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

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Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 AT 10:20 AM

KEN L

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Yes, if the clutch disc has come apart it will cause the pressure plate to move inward causing the free play, The system is self bleeding so don't worry about that, but it could be a internal leak inside the clutch master. Please watch this video to help us understand what's going on and I have included how to change the clutch master out as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBMj5ZY_bo&t

And this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

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