Something missing?

[IDUA]

Hi everyone; I've just bought a 2004 A3 1.9TDI. After driving the car for 100 miles the clutch pedal sank; and in resting position it sat just higher than the left foot rest; the last inch I have to pull up with my foot. I still have feel of biting point etc when operating. I was just wondering if the pedal should have a return spring? Or if the master cylinder has failed/ common problem? I had a quick look in the dark just now to see a hole in the clutch pedal (just below where the master cyl joins the pedal) and I was wondering if there should be something there? (I had a look on the floor and couldn't see anything).

P.s - car has done 150k and had a clutch and dmf in Feb this year.

Many thanks!

Tom
Audi A3 2004 1.9 Diesel.jpg

[Guest 2]

Pedal should spring back, my Megane use to keep the pedal on the floor until I found a brake fluid leak which was a small dribble so check brake fluid and see when it was last changed. Should be every 2 years.

[IDUA]

After having a brief look earlier I presume brakes and clutch share a reservoir? Level is fine and I cannot see any leaks at either master or slave (w/out removing airbox). The pedal dropped immediately while driving and didn't seem to drop anymore after 30 miles.

[Doctle Odd]

the missing bit where the hole is, is the metal VAG group saved of 3m or so pedals

[IDUA]

the missing bit where the hole is, is the metal VAG group saved of 3m or so pedals

Huh?

I don't understand?

[alankru]

What Doctle Odd is saying is that it is meant to be like that. The brake and clutch do share the same reservoir.