I have a 85 GSL-SE and I went to put the car in 1st gear...it was really soft. I though Oh S***.
I looked at the clutch master...empty....looked under the car...nothing...looked in the car at floor board....
nothing.... I put more fluid in drove it a bit...checked the fluid...it was filthy....seemed to work ok but I do not trust it.

Now what???

Replace the clutch master ( only 2.5 years old) or what.

Your thoughts please...Thanks !!!

 

have a look at the slave and the hose...

 

If you put an aftermarket Clutch Master Cylinder in, 2 to 3 years is about how long they last. Best to spend the extra bucks and use the Mazda OEM part. I'm in the middle of replacing the rusted after market one that came in my car when I bought it.

 

Check the carpet padding up under the dash, right below the clutch master.

 

ahh..the slave...let me look at that..not sure I ever replaced it...hmmmm

will likely replace the clutch master ( it was a good one I had on there) and the slave..

thxs for info guys

 

Put a little fluid in the reservoir and pump on it to see if you can find the leak.

 

yeah....did that....it is staying full now but it is dirty......I may just change all fluid..get new clutch master ( tokco) and slave and be done with it....

 

Did you bleed it? The discoloration is from the rubber and possibly rust in you lines breaking down into the fluid.