Replacement clutch line?

paw140 · 08-07-03, 08:37 AM

Has anyone ever replaced the flexible hydraulic clutch line that goes between the firewall and the engine? Mine is leaking. I haven't priced out a Mazda replacement, but I'm sure the price will be ridiculous. Does anyone make an aftermarket one, or a braided steel line or something like that? The fittings should be pretty standard.

Thanks,

Paul

Mahjik · 08-07-03, 09:19 AM

Is this what you are looking for?

http://66.216.67.51/subcatmfgprod.asp?0=206&1=334&2=-1

bureau_c · 08-07-03, 10:21 AM

I got one of those. It only fixed half my problem, I think my clutch master cylinder is going bad, but it seemed like a nice piece.

jds

twinturboteddy · 08-07-03, 10:25 AM

My line started leaking as well a couple months ago and I replaced it with that line.

Works great, didn't change the clutch feel at all. So pretty much, more reliable because of the SS and no change in feel.

paw140 · 08-07-03, 02:44 PM

Sweet, thanks guys. I didn't even think to look at RX7 Store. I didn't think replacing these lines would be very common, but I guess I was wrong.

DaleClark · 08-07-03, 02:46 PM

The stainless braided lines work VERY well with a heavy pressure plate. The added hydraulic load from the heavy pressure plate can cause the stock rubber line to swell, making your clutch engagement at the very bottom of the clutch pedal travel.

A brand-new rubber line might work OK compared to a 100,000 mile line, but if you're paying the money and putting one on might as well get a braided line - they're cheap and last forever. Corksport and RP also carry them, BTW.

Dale

Matt Hey · 08-07-03, 03:51 PM

You might try Mazdatrix.com if your on a budget. $20 SS clutch hose and quality seems fine.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/f-hydral.htm

AJatx · 08-19-03, 12:25 AM

RX7.com clutch line doesn't fit that well with the fasteners since the fitting is 11/16" instead of 17mm.

So, I couldn't install the clips in between the fastener and the clutch hose fitting.

J

13btt · 08-19-03, 05:19 AM

I have been using the SS clutch line from Mazdatrix for about a year now with no probs. My oem line sprung a leak after fitting the exedy 3-puck clutch and cover.

Strongly recommend the Mazdatrix one...

Mahjik · 08-19-03, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AJatx
RX7.com clutch line doesn't fit that well with the fasteners since the fitting is 11/16" instead of 17mm.

So, I couldn't install the clips in between the fastener and the clutch hose fitting.

J

I used the one from RX-7.com and didn't have any problems. I've seen the one from the RX-7 Store as well and they appear to be the same.

apexkw · 08-19-03, 08:35 AM

i got one from k2rd.com it looks nice and i am going to install it this weekend hopefully.....

paw140 · 08-19-03, 08:39 AM

I ordered mine from Jason last week. It should be here any day now

AJatx · 08-19-03, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mahjik
I used the one from RX-7.com and didn't have any problems. I've seen the one from the RX-7 Store as well and they appear to be the same.

Interesting, I'll need to double check the part number, but it's different from my old FC SS clutch line and it's definitely different from the stock one. Again, 11/16" is a slight bit bigger than 17mm. Thus, it won't fit into the bracket since the bracket has a 17mm hex on one side.

I'll try re-fitting it when I replace all my clutch cylinders

J