Hi all just got my first rx7

Just traded my daily driver for a non-running car
btw itsa 79
it runs now but the clutch wont work think its a bad master cylinder and the front left brake is dragging

are these comon problems?

thanks

 

The clutch issue is pretty common as far as I can tell. I think I've replaced my master cylinder twice and the slave once (or vice versa). Check the fluid level in the master cylinder and see if it just needs to by topped off. Look around the master and slave to see if there is any leakage. A lot of people recommend replacing both at the same time, and even replacing the line between them too. It's not too expensive or too much work, so it can't hurt to do the whole system at once.

 

Welcome to the forum.
Yes on the 1st question.

No on the 2nd.
Need to check and make sure the brake hose is not collapsing.
If that is ok then you have a sticking caliper.
First need to take the wheel off and inspect the caliper and see what is happening.

 

depending on how long the car sat, the brakes could need to just be rebuilt. when i first got my 79 it sat for 20yrs. and everything was sticking or leaking, clutch and brakes. so i got rebuild kits and honed out everything, worked like new and been good since. welcome and good luck

 

When i got mine the front wheels got VERY hot so i knew the front calipers were sticking, specially the left caliper, so i had them both replaced and been great since then.
My clutch works excelent on mine since i owned it and the brakes feel solid.

 

Where in Oregon are you.........I am in Lebanon, have a 88 vert and 80SA and two 79 parts cars..............Tom....

 

I am in stayton...

I know that it is a great idea to replace both componants at the same time and just but new stuff but i have a family and my wife is pregnet right now....

So i really am just looking for used stuff

i took evreything apart before i posted today and ya i need a master cylinder for the clutch and a front brake caliper for the left side have money will travel...

Also would trade a audi 5000 turbo car for the parts i need to get this sucker on the road......

the audi runs and drives 2nd gear is out......

well thanks for all the interest

and anybody who can help with my parts crunch my number is 541-981-1610 and name is chris.....

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to the forum and the Darkside.

If you haven't found it yet, the FSMs are online, along with the carb manual and other rotary material.
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Welcome to the Club and congrats on your purchase!