Vauxhall Opel Zafira clutch master cylinder problem

[@marcholbeck3286]

Very helpful video. Just done mine having lost all pedal pressure and unable to change gear. Job went pretty well on the whole. Got lucky with bleeding it. Just opened the nipple kept the reservoir topped up and let it drain through for about 15 seconds,nipped it back up and everything worked fine.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Great news, glad you got it fixed.👍👍

[@gmonkey6523]

Had the same issue. Paid 600 quid for a new clutch and soon enough lost peddle pressure again

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Definitely the slave, a lot of techs talk about reverse bleeding, so I’d check that out. Take it back to the garage, at that price.🤔

[@williamscott3527]

Just wobbled my pedal and its back now. Thanks so much

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Glad it worked. You’ll need to replace it though, it will start to fail more often.

[@Woodworker1947]

Wonderfully explained and VERY comprehensive as I am about to do mine, so thank you very much! PS: can share your view on 'professionals' as well based on some other encounters over the years...:)

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Good mechanics are very hard to find. Good luck doing yours. Hopefully it will sort it out for you.🤞

[@tutcity]

QUESTION: What did the pedal feel like when you had the master cylinder problem? Was it going all the way to the floor? How did you know to look to the MC to fix the problem? Thanks for the video. It has been a great help to me.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Sometimes I’d have a good pedal, then it would disappear in the morning, so I’d pump the pedal by hand, and it would come back. No sign of leaks , I pinpointed the MC, because of the looseness of the mc plunger. I paid 60 quid for an LUK one.

[@tutcity]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Thanks for the quick reply. Nice details--very helpful. I don't have any leaks either so that's good to know you didn't. My clutch engages near the bottom of the pedal range. I bled the line and got a little engagement back. I'm thinking of going with a new MC, an OEM part for $140. Crazy your mechanic didn't know to check that for a problem. The estimates I've had never include the MC for possible replacement.

[@tutcity]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 I replaced the cylinder and now am at the start of the bleeding process. Did you do a video on that? I'm having a heck of a time getting all the air out. Any suggestions on how get all the air out after installing a new cylinder? Thanks!

[@andisadler2897]

with my pedal dropped overnight, engine didnt stall when clutch pressed but tried to. There was a tiny bit of bite lol but not enough to chgange gear. We ,thought clutch had gone so bought a full c20let kit plus f23 slave for 165 quid. 200 to fit clutch but that wasnt issue cylinder was 90 quid cylinder 40 to fit it. I dont want to add it all up :(

[@PabitraPadhy]

@@tutcity How much did an OEM MC cost you? Where did you get it from? I have a Vauxhall Astra J GTC 1.4T 2014 I'm facing the same issue, no leak, but the clutch sticks mostly in the 1 2 gear. A garage quoted me 600 pounds, but If I can source the part and all the steps myself, I will do it myself.

[@MB88977]

Was there no brake fluid coming out from the pipe the first time when u was trying to bleed it? (Before changing)

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

The seals has gone in it, so there was fluid in it, but no pressure.

[@GitsumSaus]

Any updates on that bee? Also, how did it go after you replaced the master cylinder?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

😂 me and the bee are best mates now. Clutch has been great since. Job done.👍

[@JeanMelim]

Hi.. I have a lhd Zafira 2.0 dti 2001 and my brake oil goes dow until the brake red light turns on. I refill the tank and look for leaking, but i find nothing. My question is: this car only have master cylinder or have a slave cylinder too? Thanks

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

The car has a master cylinder and a concentric slave cylinder. There has to be a leak somewhere. It maybe coming from the slave cylinder, do you have any clutch issues?

[@JeanMelim]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 No issues. But it's the original clutch system. The car only have 140000 km but 22 years old. Maybe it's time to remove gearbox and replace all the system. Thanks

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

@JeanMelim strange, you checked all the brakes and pipes and under the pedals. Big job to change the clutch if you don’t need to.

[@JeanMelim]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 all good. No leakage at all...

[@jasonhobbs5611]

What was the first problem to change the clutch mate? My Zafira GSi clutch is slipping in 5th gear we fitted a new clutch and its still the same I'm thinking it could be my master cylinder but the mechanic reckons no. I need help 😫

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

First thing , was I lost reverse and third gear, it was two broken prongs on the clutch plate, it happened out the blue , no warning. Did you swap your flywheel, mine didn’t need doing, which looking back, I think it did, as I have the odd slip when it’s damp. A lot of models have DMF’s , so might be worth checking that. The master cylinder affected my pedal , as I’d keep losing pressure, pretty sure that was a flipped seal.

[@jasonhobbs5611]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 No mate I didn't change the flywheel as its not dual mass I didn't think I'd need to but now I'm regretting it as it was done by my local garage 🤦‍♂️

[@Grandpasaab]

Question, my friction plate wont disengage when pedal is fully depressed. Flywheel, friction plate, pressure plate and concentric slave + bearring are replaced 2 months ago and have done 2500miles with them without any problem. The problem started occuring when a friend of mine launched my car from a standstill and wanted to shift to 2nd. I've checked the shifting mechanism, bleeded but none worked. In first gear with clutch pedal depressed to the floor and accelerating the car creeps forward when close to redline. The slave cylinder moves out instantly when I'm depressing the clutch pedal, also it doesn't slip What i did notice is the level in the clutch resevoir is decreasing when the pedal is depressed and raises again when releasing (no leaks under the car or at the pedal)

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Who replaced the clutch, is it under warranty? It sounds like there’s probably internal damage. Could be the clutch cover. The fact that the car was launched, could have caused something. Could be spring or prong broken. If it’s under warranty, I’d take it back. Could be the master cylinder, letting air in there. Might be worth swapping that out and bleeding it again. If there’s no leaks, then it’s either mechanical or drawing air in.

[@Grandpasaab]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Its not under warranty since i replaced it :) The clutch it self has warranty. Like i said the fluid in my resevoir lowers when depressing the pedal and raises when releasing the pedal. I asked a fellow saab 9-3 rider to check if his does the same. His fluid remains no matter if he depresses or releases.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Sounds like there’s air in it, might be worth reverse bleeding it. I find that works better.

[@shapoorsahil7979]

Hi sir! I have a opel astra h 2005 which I Chang the clutch and clutch pressure now I want bleed air but it doesn’t give me hydraulic from bleed air pip ?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Could be the nipples blocked, might be worth giving it a clean out. Makes sure the reservoir caps off aswell.

[@shapoorsahil7979]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Thank you for your reply, I will check tomorrow, but the pipe that comes from the hydraulic tank event is not hydraulic even there.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

As in the grey pipe from the master cylinder?

[@shapoorsahil7979]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 yes I mean that one pip which coming DOT4 from tank to the master cylinder then other pip from master cylinder coming to the gearbox and ther is also nipples but the pip which coming from master cylinder to the gearbox here not coming hydraulic.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Hi , if there are pipes missing, you need to put them in, if that’s what you mean. The system has to be air tight to bleed, so anything missing won’t help.

[@ivecodaddy4817]

I have no cluch when the engine is cold but when the engine is warm i get all gears?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Might be a gearbox issue, The transmission only starts working when it warms up. Check out the oil and condition of it.

[@ivecodaddy4817]

Also what is that part called? The round metal part that fits on the pipe near to the bulkhead?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I think it’s a fluid regulator of some sort. Not a serviceable part. Comes with the whole pipe assembly.

[@yadis5239]

I need help with vauxhall astra mk5 H 2007 the clutch feel free and soft any idea what would it be ?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Check for leaks, drop in fluid levels. Sounds like your clutch is gone, possibly slave cylinder. Trying pumping the pedal with your hand, see if it firms up. Check for leaks first though.

[@yadis5239]

Yes there fluid leak

[@yadis5239]

Under the car

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

From the gearbox or master cylinder?

[@yadis5239]

From the gearbox

[@ryanhogben8742]

This is very weird, my 2009 astra h had broken down, my replaced the clutch, exactly a week later the clutch went again, it was the slave cylinder from what people were telling me. I’m trying to find the correct part. Underneath your hood looks exactly like my Astra, what was the specific part that you ordered, could you send me a link? Cheers bro

[@ryanhogben8742]

Very useful video, im going to have a look at my car and see if this is the same problem, from what you have described it sounds like the exact same, thank you very much for this useful information!

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUK-CLUTCH-MASTER-CYLINDER-511078710-/154470244398?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 this is the one I used and it’s been great.

[@Gdljal24]

How do you disconnect the line of the Brake Fluid reservoir?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Do you mean the grey pipe, that adjoins the clutch master cylinder. If so it just pulls off.

[@Gdljal24]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 thanks I figured

[@lawrencecremins8378]

How did you get on bleeding the clutch?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3vTpX59orKfipY. Very easy in the end. Got the best pedal I’ve had for a long time.👍

[@lawrencecremins8378]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 well done. Shame the garage couldn't do it properly the first time. Did you have to use a clutch and brake pressure bleeder to bleed your clutch? I'm interested cause I've got a sticky clutch pedal myself. Thanks

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Try reverse bleeding it, probably not best to use a pressure bleeder. There’s a link in my above comment of what I did.👍👍

[@lawrencecremins8378]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 thanks for that. I didn't realise your video on reverse bleeding. It help alot. Thanks

[@lastof4512]

Any footage of how you got to the bolts on the master under your footwell mine has a metal plate under the plastics and it seams to be all riveted

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

There’s two bolts, you have to get right under with a mirror. Get an extension and ratchet.

[@lastof4512]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 also need to become a torsionist lmho

[@lastof4512]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 thanx budy

[@azhar6185]

Thanks for sharing!

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You’re welcome.👍

[@andisadler2897]

Just gone through same shitty thing. Changed clutch but still no pedal. Master cylinder was kaput so bought a new clutch for nothing.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

It can really throw off the scent. Experience tells me to check master cylinder first or even change the whole lot, if the clutch goes.

[@andisadler2897]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 wow i wish you would told me that last week bud. Gutted i am. I would started with cylinder for sure but im not a mechanic. A tip for others though, always source your own parts or you will be stung. I paid 90 quid today for a cylinder which is 23 quid. If mechanic would have gotten the clutch god knows what the bill would have been. So people Always get your parts yourself.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

The problem with master cylinders is that you can flip the seals when bleeding it through. So it may have been fine , but the bleeding knackered it. So it’s a hard one when the clutch is on its way.

[@andisadler2897]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 yes i hear you bud. I bought a used clutch from this forum i go on vxr on from a kid and fitted it back in January 2020. It lasted until last week, wouldnt go into gear, only just tiny bit of pedal, lost all pressure. So this time i though id get the C20LET uprated clutch which is stronger and straight fit with a F23 slave of course. Fitted it but then still had no pedal. Old clutch we took out was cracking so makes me feel abit better as it would have failed soon but it lasted. My car only needed cylinder though lol but now got everything.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Hopefully it will last you a few more years, did it need a new fly wheel or did you get away with it?

[@pauldelamere]

Thanks buddy

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You’re welcome 👍

[@jamesmcrory3419]

My CORSA D 1.2 2010 was an ABSOLUTE pain in the a….e I undid everything and it was loose ready to come out and there is no space whatsoever for it to come out of either side!!!! From what I’ve researched the foot pedal box needs to come out to get the master cylinder out, ended up getting out a mobile mechanic You have to remove the steering collunm to remove to get the nut out for the pedal box.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Dreadful, I really feel for you mate. Luckily the Zafira isn’t that bad. I suppose the master cylinder is a none serviceable item, so they don’t take it into account. Thanks for the input, hope you’re all sorted now.👍

[@femoshukchannel]

Only just talk. But how to change not there

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I didn’t get chance to film the process, as it was an urgent job. I thought I’d share some tips and talk about it. Hopefully it will assist you, when doing it.

[@SaucyBegger25]

My zafira been feeling strange lately like gutless. Been shopping and on the way home I felt a pop through the clutch peddle then it was hard to get it in gear. Feels like I’ve lost half the pressure in the peddle. From a stand still I’m really struggling to get going but once I’m off cars fine but hard to change gear still. Could this be the same problem? No burning smells from clutch and no slipping from what I can tell. Just seems to be the peddle gone soft and now it’s not pulling off properly. High revs to get it moving like the clutch isn’t engaging after peddle back up

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Could be , might be the first port of call. Could be the slave aswell. Does sound like the master cylinder, though. Check for leaks and drop in fluid level. Get it checked out ASAP, before you get stranded. If it’s the slave, then it’s gearbox out and new clutch.

[@SaucyBegger25]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 thanks for the reply. I’ve been out under the car and no leaking at all. Bone dry. Also the reservoir is full past the pipe leading to the master cylinder so I take that as a good sign. Like I said I put the clutch in and felt a pop like fluid release then the clutch felt soft. And from then on hard to get into gear. Managed to get it home, it’s a strange one. Thanks for the reply 👍🏻

[@SaucyBegger25]

Just to give you a update on my zafira b Sri. Got it towed as it would not go in gear. They took it and called me and told me my clutch plate had cracked 👀. No idea how that happened 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

They do break, ive had it a couple of times. At least you know , what’s up with it.👍

[@BreakTheRules2011]

If you had it replaced and they used power tools to tighten down the plate there is a chance they can warp it. Should be torqued down by hand, ideally.

[@BreakTheRules2011]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Can I ask what they symptoms were? Did you have a spongy clutch pedal?

[@SaucyBegger25]

@@BreakTheRules2011 yes spongy peddle. Was very strange. Checked fluid and it was fine too.

[@SaucyBegger25]

@@BreakTheRules2011 the clutch had never been replaced before