Notices
Series I Trouble Shooting This is the place to learn more about or discuss any issues you're having with your RX-8

Clutch Pedal on floor.

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2021 | 01:46 AM
  #1  
James Crisp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Clutch Pedal on floor.

Hey so I've been diagnosing an issue where my clutch decided to leave the building when I was out drifting the other week.

So far I've removed the slave and master cylinder (replacements are on order) but if I place my thumb over the brake fluid pipe and try to compress the piston it does hold the air, so that's leading me to think they're both fine (am I missing something and they still could be broken?).

I've also looked at the clutch pedal assembly and can't see any signs its broken, I've uploaded a short video of the area for anyone else to view. There seems to be some signs of *maybe* brake fluid on the assembly, and a piece of metal that I'm unsure about but no cracks I can see or anything that looks like it's broken.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RkV32F1Tz9ETH4qf8

I don't think the clutch itself is hurt, when I have someone press the pedal you can see the slave cylinder *wiggle* but doesn't move to full extension. it's asif something is trying to get into the piston but not enough pressure to move the piston. I also apart from on the clutch pedal assembly cannot see any evidence of fluid leak.



This is the bit of metal im unsure about and looks like it may be bent.

Last edited by James Crisp; Nov 11, 2021 at 01:53 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2021 | 05:27 AM
  #2  
Fickert's Avatar
Instagram @slowpandemrx8
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 577
Likes: 118
From: Nunya, Business
You mind as well pull out the clutch pedal assembly and inspect it thoroughly. Not much work, and while its out you can weld it up, especially since you're drifting with the car. You will regret it otherwise.

And the slave cylinders have gone bad in the past, and that is my suspect of what is going on.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2021 | 05:53 AM
  #3  
James Crisp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Fickert
You mind as well pull out the clutch pedal assembly and inspect it thoroughly. Not much work, and while its out you can weld it up, especially since you're drifting with the car. You will regret it otherwise.

And the slave cylinders have gone bad in the past, and that is my suspect of what is going on.
I actually had removed it after making my first post, see images.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MriiDDCg7nzBpyAm7

Anything you see that's concerning?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
protodad
New Member Forum
2
Apr 19, 2014 04:11 PM
Drakan290
Series I Trouble Shooting
0
Mar 29, 2014 04:35 PM
nsrt4
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
0
Mar 15, 2014 12:03 AM
DinSum
Series I Tech Garage
1
Dec 22, 2013 07:12 PM
fullsmoke
Series I Tech Garage
7
Aug 11, 2008 10:18 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:09 AM.