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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Clutch pedal sticking at high RPM shifts
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<blockquote data-quote="Vinnie_B" data-source="post: 16770004" data-attributes="member: 201678"><p>I have the remote Shelby clutch reservoir on my SS......zero issues and it did make better for my brakes and clutch engagement. I would replace the clutch master cylinder and do the ford clutch bleed procedure as [USER=160791]@SCGallo2[/USER] mentioned. I recommend this kit from Ford Rotunda. They have high end dealership tech repair tools and its also where i buy all my tools to work on the shelby SS. They have good quality Dealership technician tools!</p><p></p><p>Part Number: 416-D002</p><p>Name: Vacuum Pump Kit</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://rotunda.service-solutions.com/en-US/Pages/searchresults.aspx?search=416-D002[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Clutch Master Cylinder</p><p></p><p><strong>Removal and Installation</strong></p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove the brake pedal and bracket assembly.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove the retaining clip from the clutch pedal pin.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove the 2 clutch master cylinder bolts, then disconnect the clutch master cylinder from the clutch pedal.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove the reservoir hose from the clutch master cylinder.</li> </ol><p><strong>NOTE: </strong><em>Install new hose clamps on the reservoir hose.</em></p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">To install, reverse the removal procedure.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. <span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">(Refer to Clutch system Bleeding below)</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check the clutch for normal operation.</li> </ol><p></p><p>Clutch System Bleeding</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure all hydraulic tubes are correctly seated.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Make sure the clutch pedal is in the most upward position.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check the fluid level of the brake/clutch reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Using a suitable bleeder kit and a Vacuum Pump Kit, install the rubber stopper in the reservoir opening. Make sure the rubber stopper has a tight fit.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alternate method: use a 50 mm (1.96 in) rubber stopper with an 8 mm (0.31 in) pipe inserted through the rubber stopper.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Holding the rubber stopper in place, operate the vacuum pump to 15-20 inches of vacuum. Hold the vacuum for one minute, then quickly relieve the vacuum. Remove the special tools.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check the fluid level of the reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark. Install the reservoir cap.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Depress and release the clutch pedal 10 to 12 times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Repeat Steps 4 through 6 two additional times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Install the reservoir cap.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check the clutch pedal reserve. Test the clutch system for normal operation.</li> </ol><p></p><p>Hope this helps and its the fix you need buddy. Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vinnie_B, post: 16770004, member: 201678"] I have the remote Shelby clutch reservoir on my SS......zero issues and it did make better for my brakes and clutch engagement. I would replace the clutch master cylinder and do the ford clutch bleed procedure as [USER=160791]@SCGallo2[/USER] mentioned. I recommend this kit from Ford Rotunda. They have high end dealership tech repair tools and its also where i buy all my tools to work on the shelby SS. They have good quality Dealership technician tools! Part Number: 416-D002 Name: Vacuum Pump Kit [URL unfurl="true"]https://rotunda.service-solutions.com/en-US/Pages/searchresults.aspx?search=416-D002[/URL] Clutch Master Cylinder [B]Removal and Installation[/B] [LIST=1] [*]Remove the brake pedal and bracket assembly. [*]Remove the retaining clip from the clutch pedal pin. [*]Remove the 2 clutch master cylinder bolts, then disconnect the clutch master cylinder from the clutch pedal. [LIST] [*]To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). [/LIST] [*]Remove the reservoir hose from the clutch master cylinder. [/LIST] [B]NOTE: [/B][I]Install new hose clamps on the reservoir hose.[/I] [LIST=1] [*]To install, reverse the removal procedure. [*]Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)](Refer to Clutch system Bleeding below)[/COLOR] [*]Check the clutch for normal operation. [/LIST] Clutch System Bleeding [LIST=1] [*]Make sure all hydraulic tubes are correctly seated. [*]Make sure the clutch pedal is in the most upward position. [*]Check the fluid level of the brake/clutch reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark. [*]Using a suitable bleeder kit and a Vacuum Pump Kit, install the rubber stopper in the reservoir opening. Make sure the rubber stopper has a tight fit. [LIST] [*]Alternate method: use a 50 mm (1.96 in) rubber stopper with an 8 mm (0.31 in) pipe inserted through the rubber stopper. [/LIST] [*]Holding the rubber stopper in place, operate the vacuum pump to 15-20 inches of vacuum. Hold the vacuum for one minute, then quickly relieve the vacuum. Remove the special tools. [*]Check the fluid level of the reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark. Install the reservoir cap. [*]Depress and release the clutch pedal 10 to 12 times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel. [*]Repeat Steps 4 through 6 two additional times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel. [*]Install the reservoir cap. [*]Check the clutch pedal reserve. Test the clutch system for normal operation. [/LIST] Hope this helps and its the fix you need buddy. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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