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Jonathan26



Member Since: 11 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Caspian Blue
Freelander clutch - adjustable

I had my 2007/57 Td4 in for main dealer service yesterday - 38K on the clock but 6 year, 90K B-service. Before the service the clutch was noticeably "high" on the pedal travel but now seems significantly lower.
I remember seeing something on here a couple of weeks ago about an automatic adjuster that can get stuck ? No mention was made in my service report.
Just curious as to what they may have done and how much adjustment may be available for the future. Based on what I've read previously on here, I'm counting on a new clutch and DMF at 45-50K anyway !! FL2 2007 57 GS
D2 2005 Td5 - gone and not missed
FL1 2005 Td4 - gone and missed

Post #205994 5th Nov 2013 5:32 pm
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I do not believe the clutch is adjustable, being hydraulically actuated. I guess, at 6 years, the brake (& clutch) fluid was changed (& bled). May be a clue there? NB: My clutch is still good at 101k Shocked 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #206008 5th Nov 2013 7:16 pm
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Jonathan26



Member Since: 11 May 2013
Location: Manchester
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Caspian Blue

Give that man a goldfish !!
The brake fluid was indeed changed (every 3 years, apparently). I know the clutch is hydraulically operated - is it part of the brake fluid system ? One of them has a master cylinder, the other a slave cylinder ? Is that the clue ??? The last clutch I touched was the cable adjuster on my 1987 Peugeot 205. Happy days. FL2 2007 57 GS
D2 2005 Td5 - gone and not missed
FL1 2005 Td4 - gone and missed

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alex_pescaru



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dunkley201 wrote:
I do not believe the clutch is adjustable...

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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Thanks for your input, Alex. Yes, the adjustment you describe can be done - on set up. The OP was asking about "in service" type of adjustment - as we used to do on cable or even linkage operated systems. There is no "in service" adjuster as I was referring to.

Jonathan - the clutch Hydraulic circuit comprises the reservoir (shared with the brake system), the "master cylinder", operated by the clutch pedal and the "slave cylinder" that converts the hydraulic input back into mechanical movement on the clutch release bearing. You cannot access the slave cylinder without dismantling of the gearbox from the engine unfortunately!
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #206046 5th Nov 2013 11:13 pm
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