Odd Clutch Pedal Feel

[m5guru]

I have a 2002 C4 with about 32,000 miles on it. I think I'm due for a new clutch, but something has been perplexing me recently. Ordinarily at the point in time, the clutch starts engaging with the pedal a little bit high off the floor, but that is presumably due to wear. Not really slipping, as best as I can tell.

But what has me perplexed is this. If I take a spirited run up the RPMs once or twice, after that the clutch pedal goes very soft. Very little resistance to pushing the pedal down to the floor to change gears. After a while of "cooling off" with some ginger driving, the clutch pedal regains its usual feel.

Any thoughts on what causes this?

Thanks,

David

[Loren]

Your clutch is hydraulic so wear should have little or no effect on height/feel.

When was the last time your brake/clutch fluid was changed?

If it is over 2 years - then it needs to be changed and both the brakes and clutch system bled.

It sounds like you have air (or possibly) a leak in the system.

[m5guru]

Your clutch is hydraulic so wear should have little or no effect on height/feel.

When was the last time your brake/clutch fluid was changed?

If it is over 2 years - then it needs to be changed and both the brakes and clutch system bled.

It sounds like you have air (or possibly) a leak in the system.

I have the parts and tools required to change the fluid, just haven't gotten around to it yet. Will happen this weekend. I hope that makes this odd feeling go away. I was thinking it might just be air in the lines, as well. I've had the car for a year. Don't know when the original owner changed the fluid (if ever!).

Thanks,

David

[akpud]

Hi Folks - are you supposed to feel resistance in the clutch right from the top of the pedal - or is there supposed to be some play?

AK