Hi, guys. Patulong naman. M/T Toyota Corolla Lovelife (2000).

As per title, this problem started a few mos ago. You'd need to pump the clutch a few times to be able to crank the stick to another gear. Sometimes it only happens at the start of the trip. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all. Or it could happen once or twice a 1 hour trip.

The clutch pedal itself functions normally, not depressed or loose.

According to one car enthusiast I asked, normal lang daw yun nothing to worry about, like the car's hard-start every morning. However, every time it happens, it worries me a bit especially after reading posts/articles about the clutch, baka iba pala ang cause at problema talaga sya, lalo na baka biglang bumigay sa byahe.

Most articles I've seen that I THINK/GUESS could be related to the problem are:
- the master-slave cylinder needing replacement
- pressure in the tubing
- Clutch fluid flushing

Do those three make sense or sound applicable? Or any suggestion as to what the problem could be? (if it is a problem)

And just in case master-slave cylinder replacement, more or less do you think that would cost (labor and mat'l)? as a guide to lang to make sure I'm not getting ripped off. I don't know if it's a complicated procedure or not.

And if anyone can reco a trustworthy shop in the Makati/Manila/QC area? I don't know much about cars.

Thanks very much!