Shudders on take off in reverse and 1st gears

1981 MERCEDES BENZ 240D
100,000 MILES
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Our "old lady" is in pristine condition but recently developed a problem when the master cylinder went and had to be replaced. Unfortunately the car now shudders on take off in reverse and 1st gears.
When depressing the clutch it feels "soft" as it nears the floor board.
Can you help?
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:06 AM
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FIXITMR
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brake master or clutch master?
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:24 AM
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First of all the brake master was replaced and then the clutch master about 3 weeks later.
Mar 7, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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sounds like clutch might have gotten contaminated or disc pressure plate is going out.
Mar 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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Thanks for your advice, but what does "contaminated" mean?
Mar 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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usually oil/grease or other auto fluid even anti freeze.
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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If it is contaimated what is the remedy?
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM