Clutch pedal went to the floor?

Tiny
LILLIEP
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 127,522 MILES
My clutch has been making a squeaky noise for a few months. Today I got in my truck pressed the clutch and turned key to crank it and the clutch hit the floor and it did not crank and it jumped forward about hitting a tree. So, I know my clutch is gone so went online to try to price and order parts I do not have the owner's manual for parts or part
numbers, also I am not sure exactly what to order.
Can anyone help?
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 2:27 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the clutch pedal went to the floor, chances are either the clutch master cylinder is faulty or the slave cylinder.

I attached pictures showing both. Do me a favor. First check the clutch master cylinder reservoir and make sure it is full. If it isn't, add Dot 3 brake fluid to fill it. See if that changes things. See pic 1

If the reservoir is low, check the clutch master cylinder and lines to see if there is a leak.

If there are leaks but the reservoir was low or empty, go to the transmission bell housing and locate the slave cylinder. See pic 2. Check for evidence of a leak there.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 8:21 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I had already checked, and it was empty. So, I filled the reservoir and got in the truck and pushed the clutch no change, but all the fluid leaked out. I had to go to work but when I got home, I'm going to get under it and see what I can find and I'll let you know, and thanks again.
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 AT 11:43 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. It is likely the slave cylinder, but it could be the hose itself.

Let me know what I can do to help or if you have questions.

Take care,

joe
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 AT 7:45 PM

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