Clutch Problem

On my '99 with manual trans, I need some help to understand where the spring mechanism is located that returns the clutch pedal after each clutch action. The strange symptom that I am dealing with is that sometime the clutch behaves normally; sometimes I have a problem engaging into first gear; sometimes the pedal doesn't return (have to reach down and pull it back up). Is this likely as simple as a spring or is it the hydraulics or - worse case scenario - is it something in the clutch itself? Any help is much appreciated!

 

the pedal not returning is likely due to a leaking hydraulic system, best bet is to replace the clutch master and Slave cylinders at the same time.

 

Way more complicated than a "spring."

 

Same exact issue with mine and Toyotayoda is right, had both (clutch master and slave cylinder) replaced and it runs like a champ.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I did replace the master & slave cylinders - I'm sure the seals were breaking down and it was time to change out these parts. However I still am having occasional problems with the pedal not returning - it requires just a little help to "pop" it back up. So as a follow-on question (and just to verify my assumption) is it correct to say that the force to return the clutch pedal comes from the clutch pressure plate diaphragm springs? So if the clutch pedal is not returning does that mean that the pressure plate does not have the necessary spring pressure?

 

Hey there runner123, I'm having the same problem after replacing both master and slave cylinders. I'm thinking that maybe the return spring for the clutch pedal is either weakened or the plastic bushings that attached the spring to the bracket have to be replaced. Your thoughts?