BMW 540i 6-speed clutch issue

[Teggy_Boy]

Hey everybody I went on a trip to Las Vegas and lent my bimmer to my father for the week, I get back and jump in the car, press the clutch and it's super stiff and has a much shorter pedal travel. I push the clutch to the floor and go to shift into reverse and it grinds, so obviously the clutch isn't doing it's job. Anyone have any suggestions? I think it's just burnt out, but before I spend 2g's (or more) on having it replaced I'd like to hear other opinions.

[pressuredsol]

Check the fluid to verify the system is not leaking. Also check the slave, it might need to be replaced.

[Teggy_Boy]

Thanks bud, will do. Where is the clutch fluid reservoir located? I figured it would be by the brake booster under the drivers side a/c filter, but I saw no clutch reservoir.

[pressuredsol]

What year of 540?

[jriggs]

you might need to have the clutch adjusted to make sure its fully engaged

[KJ]

I forget on 540's but some euro cars draw the clutch fluid directly from the brake mater cylinder resevoir.

[91Notch]

I forget on 540's but some euro cars draw the clutch fluid directly from the brake mater cylinder resevoir.

From what I can see from the manual your correct that it comes striaght from the brake master cylinder but then again he never said what year it is.

But I had a problem like this in an Accord I had in my shop one time. I could of sworn to god the clutch was shot. We decided the replace the slave cylinder first and it fixed it and never came back. So I would look there.

[Teggy_Boy]

Thanks guys! Sorry I haven't checked up on this thread. The clutch is infact "fried" and is currently being replaced along with the flywheel. I do appreciate everyone taking their time to answer my question.

[2fast4ass]

Floridagerman.com check it out looks like you clutch cylinder has gone bad !! i may be wrong but there are a lot of 540 enthuslasts on the forum