Really really Soft Clutch, but nothing broken?
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Really really Soft Clutch, but nothing broken?
After the 5th person who has tried my car, every single one of them has said that the clutch "drops to the floor".
Its really really easy to push, BUT the fluid level is fine, I dont have any shifting issues, and the clutch catches fine and doesnt seem to slip.....
its also REALLY sensitive, (but ive gotten used to it)
dont get me wrong, I love the fact that its easy to push!
My question is, What would cause that? The clutch springs?
Im planning on putting a new clutch in it, but I actually want it to stay that soft, If I put a new clutch in, would it still be as easy to push?
Its really really easy to push, BUT the fluid level is fine, I dont have any shifting issues, and the clutch catches fine and doesnt seem to slip.....
its also REALLY sensitive, (but ive gotten used to it)
dont get me wrong, I love the fact that its easy to push!
My question is, What would cause that? The clutch springs?
Im planning on putting a new clutch in it, but I actually want it to stay that soft, If I put a new clutch in, would it still be as easy to push?
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do the 5 people drive rx8's?
if you clutch is engaging and disengaging fine, also the engagement point does not change, I cant think of anything could be wrong with it.
you should thank for rx8's soft clutch, my Wrangler is a bitch to push the clutch pedal.
if you clutch is engaging and disengaging fine, also the engagement point does not change, I cant think of anything could be wrong with it.
you should thank for rx8's soft clutch, my Wrangler is a bitch to push the clutch pedal.
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My RX8's clutch is much softer than other car I've owned. Thank the extremely low torque . I wouldn't say it drops to the floor, but i can see how people who drive other cars might think it's really soft when they get in your car - since they'll be used to their stiffer one (most likely). The Mazdaspeed6 has an insanely stiff clutch pedal.
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3 of them drove rx8's n 1 of the other 2 had driven one at one time.
Im just worried about when I put a new clutch in, is it going to make it so its no longer easy to push?
Would it be the clutch springs that would make it that soft, or the actual plates?
Im just worried about when I put a new clutch in, is it going to make it so its no longer easy to push?
Would it be the clutch springs that would make it that soft, or the actual plates?
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Bleed your clutch.
If there was a mechanical problem - whether it's the clutch disc, pressure plate, pedal,etc. You would have shifting issues.
A soft clutch pedal is more then likely air in the hydraulic clutch line/slave/system.
If there was a mechanical problem - whether it's the clutch disc, pressure plate, pedal,etc. You would have shifting issues.
A soft clutch pedal is more then likely air in the hydraulic clutch line/slave/system.
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that would make perfect sence, but wouldnt that mean the air would cause it not to have as much pressure, thus making it not disengage it all the way? and then cause shifting problems and creeping?
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I just replaced my clutch and flywheel for my 2004 RX-8 and it feels extremely soft compared to like it was before. So if you are thinking of replacing the clutch, you'll have nothing to worry about.
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UPDATE!!!:
So my car has been in the shop more a little more than a week now and I initially took it to get the clutch replace b/c it was slipping. Test drove the car after job was done and now the mechanic tells me the the clutch slave cylinder is licking.... Is that even possible?????
What is the worst thing that can happen if I don't replace the slave cylinder? (right now)
IF ANYONE CAN HELP!!!
Thanks!
So my car has been in the shop more a little more than a week now and I initially took it to get the clutch replace b/c it was slipping. Test drove the car after job was done and now the mechanic tells me the the clutch slave cylinder is licking.... Is that even possible?????
What is the worst thing that can happen if I don't replace the slave cylinder? (right now)
IF ANYONE CAN HELP!!!
Thanks!
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if it helps.
usually when u install a fresh clutch (without touching hydrolic fluid)
it takes a while to stiffen up the pedal.
Maybe a clutch adjustment + bleeding would be my pitch in to help.
usually when u install a fresh clutch (without touching hydrolic fluid)
it takes a while to stiffen up the pedal.
Maybe a clutch adjustment + bleeding would be my pitch in to help.
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Could you explain the "spacers" please? I'm experiencing this issue of soft pedal with increased rpm after clutch replacement. Thanks
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After the 5th person who has tried my car, every single one of them has said that the clutch "drops to the floor".
Its really really easy to push, BUT the fluid level is fine, I dont have any shifting issues, and the clutch catches fine and doesnt seem to slip.....
its also REALLY sensitive, (but ive gotten used to it)
dont get me wrong, I love the fact that its easy to push!
My question is, What would cause that? The clutch springs?
Im planning on putting a new clutch in it, but I actually want it to stay that soft, If I put a new clutch in, would it still be as easy to push?
Its really really easy to push, BUT the fluid level is fine, I dont have any shifting issues, and the clutch catches fine and doesnt seem to slip.....
its also REALLY sensitive, (but ive gotten used to it)
dont get me wrong, I love the fact that its easy to push!
My question is, What would cause that? The clutch springs?
Im planning on putting a new clutch in it, but I actually want it to stay that soft, If I put a new clutch in, would it still be as easy to push?
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I had a similar experience a few weeks ago. I bled my clutch and it's back to normal.
The easiest way to get to the bleed screw is to remove the UIM (which sounds more daunting than it actually is). It will be behind the oil filter pedestal. I installed a SpeedBleeder (7mm x 1.0, SB7100) and was able to do it alone.
The easiest way to get to the bleed screw is to remove the UIM (which sounds more daunting than it actually is). It will be behind the oil filter pedestal. I installed a SpeedBleeder (7mm x 1.0, SB7100) and was able to do it alone.
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This is the exact item I purchased through Amazon. Not sure how Amazon handles things north of the 45th parallel but this should at least get you started.
You get two since they are generally marketed for brake bleeding. Now you'll have an extra in case your first one gets all chowdered up.
You get two since they are generally marketed for brake bleeding. Now you'll have an extra in case your first one gets all chowdered up.
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Just installed a new engine and clutch. First time driver of an RX8 (I had to trailer it home!)
The clutch bites with teh pedal right down low near the floor - is this normal on 8s? I bled the clutch system today and it changed nothing. Seems to drive OK, but I thought a new clutch would engage/disengage with a bit less pedal travel.
Any comments?
The clutch bites with teh pedal right down low near the floor - is this normal on 8s? I bled the clutch system today and it changed nothing. Seems to drive OK, but I thought a new clutch would engage/disengage with a bit less pedal travel.
Any comments?
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