clutch pedal stuck all the way down... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

ehD · 02-24-2007, 12:25 PM

Okay the shop says its the slave cylinder and that it was leaking. And that the pressure plate probably needs to be changed and that I might as well get a new clutch too. Jim you seem to be right on the dot...

Is it normal for a shop to order the slave cylinder before contacting you? I stopped by the shop and was told that they had already ordered the slave cylinder before I even knew I needed one and that it would be needed to test for further problems, like the potential pressure plate issue. They did tell me they'd call me once they had the part.

$180 for the cylinder, $200 for the labor for the slave cylinder alone. Does this sound reasonable? I had another car shop check the cost of the slave cylinder and it was only $90. I'm just kind of shocked after hearing Jim's $60 master cylinder cost and just imagined a 'master' cylinder costing more than a 'slave' cylinder.

ehD · 03-01-2007, 07:39 PM

update:

so i got a new slave cylinder and the car worked fine for another 2 days and again the clutch pedal stuck to the floor.

now i'm not sure what to do, and not sure what the standard of service is. will i have to pay for the towing again (last time it was $175 for 25 miles!) or should the shop take care of it? supposedly the repair is under warranty for 6 months i think but if its the same problem and a different part what does that mean. does it mean their recommendation of a new slave cylinder is wrong?

i don't know how to go about this and unsure whether i should be responsible for them putting in a wrong part. also they said it could be the transmission if the slave cylinder didn't fix the problem. i'm really confused, and this shop seems to have been recommended by several people.

MNBoxster · 03-01-2007, 08:04 PM

Hi,

It's not uncommon for the other cylinder (either the Slave or the Master) to fail shortly after the other has been replaced, I mean they have both operated the same number of cycles. For this reason, I usually replace them both at the same time. If not, the improved pressure from the new one can often place greater stress on the other causing it to fail. I strongly suspect this is what you have happening.

The Dealership may make some contribution, but they're really not obligated to. Still, it won't hurt to ask. Good Luck!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Paul · 03-01-2007, 09:08 PM

Agreed 931, 924S, 944, 951, and 968 owners are very familar with this problem.

BTW there's a spring on the clutch pedal that activates once the pedal is pushed part way down to reduce the force needed to push in the pedal. That's why it goes to the floor when there is air in the system.

ehD · 03-03-2007, 01:51 AM

the hose that passes the clutch fluid broke.. its a coiled metal hose.. $256. supposedly caused by broken engine mount, $430. Sigh... will the pain stop? I've only had this car for 8 days and already 5 of them have been in the shop on 2 occasions. hopefully things get better... :ah:

Brucelee · 03-03-2007, 07:45 AM

Did you get a PPI?

ehD · 03-05-2007, 05:05 PM

unfortunately i didn't...

now after they fixed the hose and the engine mount and test drove it the slave cylinder broke again. they cited that the clutch was burned out and is causing everything to break, costing 1800 to repair...

now seriously... can a bad clutch do this. i'm gonna go get a second opinion cause this is ridiculous imo...