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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Bad clutch problem

My 1987 RX7 non-turbo recently gave me a bad clutch problem. When i go into 1st gear to get the car going, or go into reverse, the clutch pedal stays pressed down, and disengages. I have to physically put my toes under the pedal and lift it back up. While it's stuck down there, the car is also stuck in gear. I have replaced the master and slave cylinders, but the problem still persists. Anyone know what's wrong?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Either you have a defective clutch master or slave, or there is still air trapped in the system.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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what exactly do you mean by "air trapped in the system"?
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Clutch system is bleed just like the brakes, but without the pumping. If either the master or slave goes out, I prefer replaceing both and the hose, they're 20 years old, it's time.
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