Q:

Dear Shafty:

I've been having persistent issues with the clutch on my Honda CR-V, which uses a master/slave hydraulic clutch. Every few weeks, the pedal becomes very firm, especially after driving a long distance. When the pedal becomes firm like this, the gearbox will switch gears, but it's as if the clutch does not engage, and the car doesn't move.

After sitting until the engine is cold, the clutch usually works again, but lately I've also had to start bleeding fluid and air from the sla… Continue