1985 Toyota Corolla Low Clutch Pedal Fix

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JOEYNHIA
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Ok I Have a 1985 Toyota Corolla SR5 4ac engine.
Ok about a week ago the clutch was working great. Then a couple days ago I noticed that the clutch engages when I press really low to the floor. No pressure till its almost on the floor.
I called up my friend and he told me to add tranny fluid 75-90wt. I then opened (per his instructions) up the shiftknob area and noticed that the fluid was pretty low. It took 1 whole bottle to fill it up. I then tried and drove it and noticed it was pretty much the same. At times when I get to a stop I can't even shift it to first. Then I turn off the engine pump it (clutch)about 20 times and notice a little difference...but then it gets loose again towards the floor. Let me know what you guys think. I really need to get this fixed. Im thinking I need to replace the slave cylinder as well or do you think I need to bleed it? How do I bleed it correctly?
THanks
Apr 8, 2006 at 4:43 PM
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LOSONE
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A clutch and slave cyl takes hydraulic Brake fluid not tranny fluid. You will have to replace both clutch and salve cyl and make sure you flush the lines. Good luck
Apr 11, 2006 at 5:01 AM

Suggested Repair

The clutch hydraulic system uses brake fluid, not transmission fluid. Replace the clutch cylinder and slave cylinder, and flush the lines.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1985 Toyota Corolla SR5 said the clutch engaged only near the floor and sometimes would not shift into first. Adding gear oil to the transmission did not help. An expert explained that the clutch hydraulics use brake fluid and recommended replacing the clutch and slave cylinders and flushing the lines.

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