This is extremely common, particularly on older cars. If the fluid is low, or the master or slave cylinder has failed, you won’t be able to change gears.īroken Clutch Cable: The most common reason to have a clutch pedal that goes all the way to the floor is a broken clutch cable. When you press the pedal, it pressurizes the fluid in the system, which then allows you to change gears.

These work in the same way as your brake hydraulic system. If you have a hydraulic clutch, the problem is likely with the master or slave cylinder. The cable runs from the clutch pedal to the clutch assembly itself, and allows you to engage the clutch and change gears. If you have a cable-operated clutch, chances are good that the cable has broken (this is very common, and will occur as your car ages unless you take preemptive action and replace the cable before it snaps). If you don’t see two things that look like master cylinders, you have a cable-operated clutch.

One is the master cylinder for your brakes, and the other is the clutch master cylinder. The simplest way to tell is to open the hood and see if you can spot two components on the firewall that look like master cylinders. Cable systems were more common a few years ago, but hydraulic systems have gained in popularity, so there’s a 50/50 chance you’ll have either. There are two types of clutch systems used in manual transmission vehicles – cable operated and hydraulic. Service type Clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor Inspection

Honda s2000 clutch pedal grommet