Thread: Sticking clutch

On a Defender TDCi, the pedal starts to engage the clutch not far off the floor.
the adjustment as per the workshop manual is not correct, the adjustment is getting the pedal in line with the brake pedal
the back stop on the housing doesnt do anything.

If you go to my youtube page I do have a video on the master cylinder, may or may not help.
but i think it does show the adjustment of the rod.
https://youtu.be/8oQloJth56g?feature=shared

underneath have you looked at the external parts for any minor leaks?
the last time it was out did you replace all the components of the hydraulics?

When I get a job like that, i suck it up and replace all the parts if I cant find the issue, if its not the hydraulic parts then its the mechanical parts OR you are doing something wrong.
If it was me.... I would now be looking at removing the gearbox yet again

Yes the take-up is higher than normal, as I have adjusted for maximum possible throw. There are no leaks and the fluid level has not moved during our 10,000km outback trip, having replaced all hydraulic components plus the spigot just before we left. Seems to me most likely that the clutch plate is warped or bent. not sure when I'll be pulling it out again, bit over it at present. Maybe next week.