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<p>Second para is not correct, the self-adjusting nature of the
clutch means wear at the slave end is automatically compensated
for. I know I have no experience of the MGA but read Barney
Gaylord's page, the paragraph commencing "One of the key features
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<p>Yes there should be some free play at the pedal. If the master
piston can't come back the bypass port may not open and fluid not
be able to flow freely between reservoir and slave with the pedal
released. This is essential so that fluid expansion as the system
heats up does not apply excess pressure to the release bearing
with the pedal released which can cause clutch slip, and also to
allow the self-adjusting function to operate correctly. OTOH too
much free play e.g. from worn components there causes a low biting
point, which is why I said if the biting point is fine then leave
it alone.<br>
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<p>PaulH.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 30/10/2023 18:25, Eric Russell
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be a small amount of free play at the pushrod to master
cylinder piston (~ 1/16" which translates to ~ 3/8" at the
pedal). This ensures the piston is able to fully return to the
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Check the
pushrod & clevis pin at the slave cylinder. Since they are
exposed to the elements they will often wear - the hole in the
pushrod becoming elongated & the clevis pin looking more
like a mini crankshaft. All that lost motion means the clutch
doesn't operate through a full stroke. </div>
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