The MINI Cooper and Cooper S use a hydraulic clutch engagement system - there are no cables involved with the actuation of the clutch. When you press on the clutch, pressurized brake fluid moves from the master cylinder through either a metal or rubber line to the slave cylinder mounted on the transmission. This results in a system that takes less physical effort to move.

Although this actually creates a more reliable clutch system, over time, there can be a failure or break-down of the system if the slave or master cylinder get old and begin to leak or fail. A spongy feel to the clutch pedal, grinding of gears when shifting, long pedal travel, and hydraulic leaks under the car are all signs that one or more components of the system have failed. The first place I like to start is the clutch slave cylinder, as it is easy to replace.

Replacement of the slave cylinder on the Cooper S is a snap. Its location is easy to get to from underneath the car. Start by jacking up the car (Pelican Technical Article: Jacking Up Your MINI) and removing the front splash shield. The slave cylinder is located on the right side of the transmission on the front.

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