Clutch Problems

9G Redline · 02-13-2009, 10:09 AM

I've never heard of that problem. I got a new clutch put in my car (OEM replacement) last month when they replaced my engine. I did not have the flywheel resurfaced and mine's still driving just fine. My only thought would be the cable needs some form of adjustment. (this is a guess)

When does it do each of those problems? Is the car warm or cold or does it do it more or less on different types of days with the weather?

eppo37 · 02-13-2009, 05:54 PM

Whenever it damn well pleases. But it is noticeably worse when cold.

bose · 02-17-2009, 10:56 AM

The stock clutch pedal has a few weak spots and some owners report it snapping off altogether. Check the spot welds on the pedal bracket assembly where it bolts to the car. May need a pedal adjustment. Could be the trans fluid, the GL-5 that Mazda used to recommend, and I assume they still use is not good for the soft brass syncros, it's has to many friction modifiers to make it more viscous which is great for differentials, but doesn't allow the syncros to has enough friction to speed up to where it needs to be. So maybe a switch to a GL-4 is in order.

02-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#2
eppo37 Rotarded Jackass :) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 18	Whenever it damn well pleases. But it is noticeably worse when cold. __________________ "There's a fine line between not listening and not caring. I'd like to think I walk that line everyday." - Loenard L. Church User [yoo-zer] noun -the word IT professionals use when they really mean idiot Hacking is like sex. You get in, you get out, and you hope you didn't leave anything behind that can be traced back to you.

02-13-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
9G Redline Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 17	I've never heard of that problem. I got a new clutch put in my car (OEM replacement) last month when they replaced my engine. I did not have the flywheel resurfaced and mine's still driving just fine. My only thought would be the cable needs some form of adjustment. (this is a guess) When does it do each of those problems? Is the car warm or cold or does it do it more or less on different types of days with the weather?

02-17-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
bose Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	The stock clutch pedal has a few weak spots and some owners report it snapping off altogether. Check the spot welds on the pedal bracket assembly where it bolts to the car. May need a pedal adjustment. Could be the trans fluid, the GL-5 that Mazda used to recommend, and I assume they still use is not good for the soft brass syncros, it's has to many friction modifiers to make it more viscous which is great for differentials, but doesn't allow the syncros to has enough friction to speed up to where it needs to be. So maybe a switch to a GL-4 is in order.