Slow return on TT clutch pedal?

[v8pete]

Hi guys - any ideas on what might be causing the last part of the stroke on my TT's clutch pedal to return to rest in a ponderous fashion? Is there a spring or something which helps the pedal return? Appreciate any advice before I dive in!
Cheers,
Pete.

[Robatr0n]

It could be a knackered thrust bearing.

[mat205125]

I assume that they have the same Hydraulic mechanism that the S3 has. Worked on a mates one, and think that they are a ste design sharing the brake fluid.

Check the fluid resevior isn't below the clutch take off hose, and then bleed the system. This should cure it.

I'd be surprised if the slow pedal were related to an internal issue if the clutch doesn't slip or engage slowly in the same way the pedal moves. You'd notice that for sure.

[drybeer]

Is it worse in cold weather?

Could be knackered master cylinder.

[v8pete]

Thanks guys for your input - yes, it def. seems worse in cold weather, and before being driven very far. Why do you think it could be m/c (as opposed to slave), if it isn't a bleed thing (which I will try first).

Thanks again,
Pete.

[phumy]

It could be a seal that has rolled off if its seat, or damaged within the master cylinder

Edited by phumy on Wednesday 21st March 00:22

[mat205125]

Master cylinder is a horrible cr@ppy plastic sealed unit that ain't cheap from a dealer, and is a fiddly (yet relatively simple) job to change. Lots of colourful language involved in shifting it!

[phumy]

Very similar situation on a Quattro Turbo, take out drivers seat, lay on back in floor well work in the dark up under the dash, have swivel joints on fingers and wrists, graze knuckles, stay in that position for at least 2 hours also work in engine bay, then change MC, try to do reverse procedure, more dark, more grazed knuckles, much French spoken, then fix it all, put seat back into car. Then sit back and enjoy 2 weeks of sciatica.

Thats if you fixed the problem

[drybeer]

v8pete said:

Thanks guys for your input - yes, it def. seems worse in cold weather, and before being driven very far. Why do you think it could be m/c (as opposed to slave), if it isn't a bleed thing (which I will try first).

Thanks again,
Pete.

If it is, this is a common problem on TT...

Your local specialist or franchised dealer will know what to do...

Is your car under warranty if so it could be covered.

[v8pete]

Thanks guys for all your inputs - no warranty here, so yet another thing I'll have to add to the list of jobs for me to get on with! - along with cam belt change, water pump etc./ fix CD changer...
Cheers again,
Pete.