Bulletin Board - Message Sticky brakes? Sticky clutch? Hello to all, I'm experiencing a certain "stickyness" on my GTV8. This occurs after bringing the car to a halt (normal or hard). When I release the clutch, it is as if the handbrake was still on, and that I've released it too promptly. The car comes into motion with an urge. At first I thought that the clutch was sticky and decded to renew it, as well as the master and secondary clutch pumps, the release bearing etc. The brakes themselves work perfectly - tried on the rollingb road as well. I've already checked the brakes front and rear. There is no oil leakage, and the disc and drum pistons do look OK. When actioning the brakes at engine idling speed, there is no reduction of the RPMs, nor is there any oil smoke emanating through the exhaust. Is this a known or typical problem? Has anybody met the same problems? What does it require to solve the problem? Many thanks for helping and best regards. Philip-Alexis Kaplan 26 February 2010 @ 06:44 Under topic: V8   Reply(ies) received for this Message Sticky brakes? Sticky clutch? Do you have single circuit brakes, where the brake master cylinder and brake servo are not physically attached? If so, I had a similar problem after I adjusted the brake light switch on my car. When I adjusted the switch I got it a bit too far in, the brakes seemed fine at first when the car was cold and at rest, but after a short drive when things warmed up the they started binding and felt like the handbrake was partly on. The switch should be adjusted so there is 3.2 mm of free play at the brake pedal rubber in the car, although in reality you could have more free play just to be sure. Graeme Don 26 February 2010 @ 07:37   Sticky brakes? Sticky clutch? Hello Graeme, Thanks for the quick RE. I'll check this already asap. Indeed it doesn't happen when the car is cold... I'll inform you. All other info still most welcome. Greets from rainy Belgium. Philip-Alexis Kaplan 26 February 2010 @ 12:10   Sticky brakes? Sticky clutch? Have you checked the condition of the flexible hoses? I had what sounds to be a similar problem with the clutch on my MGC. The hose was beaking down internally with a flap of rubber moving to act as a non return valve. Peter Ferguson 27 February 2010 @ 19:20   Sticky brakes? Sticky clutch? I had a similar-sounding problem years ago when I owned an 1800 Roadster. The brake pipes we corroded internally. When braking, the pressure was sufficient to push the brake fluid through the pipes and activate the brakes but the artificially reduced internal diameter stopped the pressure reducing when I first took my foot off the pedal.After a few moments, the pressure reduced sufficiently to release the brakes. Solution? New pipes throughout! Barrie Franklin 05 March 2010 @ 17:36   Advanced Search Search for all messages for Last 2 Days Last 7 Days Last 14 Days All Messages Search by key word Search by topic V8 RV8 Spares Events MGCC BCV8 General Online auction Include archived messages in search When making a posting do note the system automatically signs off your posting with your name You are welcome to post a message or response It could be a technical query or clarification, a maintenance or spares tip, a report of good service from a V8 specialist, or news of an event of interest to fellow V8 enthusiasts. As we welcome new members, this service is provided on a "free and open to all" basis and is not restricted by password access. Spares adverts Any spares or other items advertised for sale on the V8BB will be removed and posted on the V8 Spares webpage on the V8 website. More V8 Bulletin Board aims to attract good quality postings in terms of content subject matter and accuracy. It is not a chat box so any "grumping or flaring" or other undesirable postings will be moderated at the sole discretion of the V8 Webmaster and V8 Chairman. Periodically the postings are archived to keep the list of postings to a manageable length. Please disclose your name and email address when preparing your posting. V8 Register - MG Car Club   Neither the MG Car Club, the V8 Register or its officers and committee members can accept legal responsibility for any of the statements contained in any posting or postings made on this bulletin board. Any material considered to be undesirable in terms of its nature, content or implication will be moderated as promptly as is reasonably possible. Should any party feel the content or claims in any posting may cause them actual or potential damage, please contact the V8 Webmaster promptly so appropriate action may be taken. V8 Webmaster