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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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NY Clutch pedal

I have 86 rx7
Every once in a while the clutch pedal sticks down near the floor board
A pain when your trying to shift and you have to fish for it
Is there something to lub or a spring to change
Thanks for any help
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Check if your clutch fluid is low, then bleed it. If it still sticks then the master or slave is probably done and needs to be replaced. Better to replace both at the same time.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Stupid question
can you direct where to check the fluid
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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standing directly in front of your car looking into the engine bay, it is on the upper right corner.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/how-rebuild-clutch-master-slave-cylinder-829238/

happened to me. $30 fix. Check to see if there's fluids around the slave if there is your slave is bad. Check around your clutch pedal any fluid? But first of all check to see if you have fluid to begin with.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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What fluid is used for the clutch?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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dot 3 brake fluid
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Just checked clutch fluid
its full but looks contaminated
Kinda of brown or rust colored
Any help on what I shoud do
Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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drain it out, fill it back up and rebleed
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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How do I drain and bleed the system
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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How do I drain and bleed the system
Judging from this- and previous- questions, you don't.

Either read the manual or hire a mechanic.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Sorry if I don't know as much as you
Im pretty good fixing things just need a little direction
and your right I don't have a manual but thought I could fix it quick without having to wait for one
I thought the forums where for help
Thanks for nothing Clokker!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nova10502
Sorry if I don't know as much as you
Im pretty good fixing things just need a little direction
and your right I don't have a manual but thought I could fix it quick without having to wait for one
I thought the forums where for help
Thanks for nothing Clokker!
Actually, I think that upon reflection you'll find I actually provided a lot more than "nothing".
Someone who can't find the clutch master cylinder and doesn't know what fluid to use in it needs more than "a little direction".

Just to prove I'm not a total dick, here's the online factory service manual.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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THanks
I didnt mean to be a dick either
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Just read the online manual
Should be a snap to do
Thanks for the help
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