CLUTCH PEDAL WON'T FULLY RETURN.

Hello TW Community,

I have a 96 Tacoma LX 4x4 with 384,000 miles on the OD. It has been a phenomenal vehicle and has given me little trouble.

My issue is: The clutch pedal only returns about 90-5% percent. There is roughly one inch left for the pedal to fully return. I simply pull the clutch pedal out with my toe, so I don't wear the clutch.

Is my slave cylinder bad? Is the clutch pedal assembly worn? (although it doesn't seem to be hung up or obstructed in any way)...

FYI: The master cylinder fluid is full. There are no apparent leaks of any kind.

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I would like to fix it myself without having to take it to the dealer.

Thanks!
TM

 

Sounds like the slave cylinder is worn out. You can rebuild it with a kit

 

Thanks for the quick response!

Is the slave cylinder bolted on the firewall directly below the master cylinder?

What is the purpose of the slave cylinder?


TM

 

check out this guys write up http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/197558-how-clutch-slave-cylinder-rebuild.html