No pressure in clutch pedal? HELP

Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:35 pm

Have an E30 325i Sport and I started it today for the first time in a few weeks as I have it off the road at the minute, but I noticed today that there is no pressure in the clutch pedal making it hard to drive.

Anybody know what could be wrong with it?

Just my luck as it was to go back on the road on Friday lol

Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:58 pm

First things first, pop the bonnet and check the clutch fluid reservoir. If it's low top it up, then press the pedal a few times. Get under the car and look for leaks. If you can't see any, then feel the carpet around the pedals.

Leaks underneath = slave cylinder
Wet carpet = master cylinder.

Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:00 pm

I've had this in a different car before and it was due to a leaky slave cylinder letting in air into the hydraulic system.

Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:05 pm

Cheers men, will get a good look at it tomorrow as I plan to give it a service when I have the time.

Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:30 pm

Checks as above, if that doesn't solve it more info can help with diagnosis. Does the clutch go to the floor and return (partially / slowly / not at all)? Can you engage gears under load? Is it just soft clutch feel but working ok?