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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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ok so my clutch is acting really strange... if i hold the pedal in for too long the clutch grabs super low and the idle starts getting all jumpy and low and its hard to take out of gear. i have never had this happen in any other car. does this happen to anyone else?
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Sounds like the clutch hydraulic system needs replacement. You'll need a new master cylinder, slave cylinder and flex hose. The parts are not that expensive and it's a fairly easy job to do. You can probably order the parts from your local auto parts store or www.mazdatrix.com or www.victoriabritish.com can ship them to you. Good luck!
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Not to contradict you inittab, replacing the whole system would definately fix the problem, but it could be overkill don't you think? If money is an issue, you may want to very carefully look for leaks. You may just need to rebuild one of the cylinders, or replace a line.

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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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usually when one cylinder is in need of replacement, the other is not too far, so better off just replacing both IMO.
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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sweet thanks its really not that big of a deal right now but ill deff. fix it,i love this board any problems that i have with roxette and some one here knows how to fix it, thanks again
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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yea so its getting really bad. so im going to do this as soon as i can.
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