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#4221201 - 11/04/09 07:46 PM Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast??
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	After getting back from Hawaii my clutch doesn't feel the same. It's very loose at the top and I have to press it all the way down to the floor to have it shift fairly smooth/disengage. Is there anything I can visually check (fluid level) without jacking up the car? Or do I need a new clutch? $\:\($ My e-brake doesn't seem to holding my car back when applied on a slight hill. I have to really yank on it to hold. These past months I've been just leaving it in gear while I park. I've noticed too that in the past winter that it has seized on me because normally when you release it there's tension in the handle but when I did it was still very loose. Also when in neutral after having released the brake it doesn't roll back. It just sits there like it's still engaged. _________________________
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#4221231 - 11/04/09 07:59 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
whitecivicsi whitecivicsi Post Master Sr Registered: 06/07/03 Posts: 4564 Loc: Canada has two seasons: winter...	Yep, had the same problem. You need a new clutch. If you have a civic it's a dry clutch not a wet clutch. You can try adding clutch fluid but adding more fluid is not going to help it disengage any better. You might need a handbrake adjustment, get a brake maintenance in the meantime.
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#4221385 - 11/04/09 08:55 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: whitecivicsi]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	Yah, have a '96 hatch. What does a clutch job go for these days? Brake maintenance?? _________________________
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#4221453 - 11/04/09 09:21 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
smileypaul smileypaul Post Master Sr Registered: 07/22/01 Posts: 3565 Loc: Brampton Ontario Canada	Im in the same boat.. mines a 98 with 175k. Clutch doesnt feel solid... and I get a bit of chatter if I have a second heavy person in the car. I need to get it done, but I'm holding out as my girlfriends tranny is starting to slip a bit in first.. that might need to be fixed first $\:\($ _________________________ RE: Batmobile Parking - "Nah, you just pull up, pop your head out the top and say, to whoever's in front of you, "excuse me, you're in my parking spot"...and then you hit the button for the machine guns to pop up." --NOHC
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#4221455 - 11/04/09 09:22 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19349 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	if you know people, it'd prolly cost 300 to 400 bucks to change a clutch. _________________________ Who cares
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#4221466 - 11/04/09 09:26 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: whitecivicsi]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	buy a new clutch and do it yourself. parts are cheap and its not hard. and for one thing..you should be pushing the clutch to the floor regardless. Originally Posted By: whitecivicsi If you have a civic it's a dry clutch not a wet clutch. and? any more enlightenment id love to know what car you can buy at the dealer that has a wet clutch _________________________
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#4221469 - 11/04/09 09:28 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: smileypaul]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	Originally Posted By: smileypaul Im in the same boat.. mines a 98 with 175k. do the clutch already. its a wear item. 175k is plenty of mileage. _________________________
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#4221483 - 11/04/09 09:35 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Euphoricuck]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	Is it necessary to resurface the flywheel? Where's my man Vas?? $\:D$ _________________________
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#4221753 - 11/04/09 11:02 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	i would do it ... you could get by without it...but with the amt of miles you probably have etc.. _________________________
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#4221766 - 11/04/09 11:06 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Euphoricuck]
JEFFOS JEFFOS Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/27/00 Posts: 29176 Loc: Toronto	And it could lead to more chatter. _________________________ -Jeff
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#4222435 - 11/05/09 09:52 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: JEFFOS]
Screamin' Type-R Screamin' Type-R The R stands for exactly what you think it does. Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/20/01 Posts: 48091 Loc: T.O. - Canaduh	don't forget to check the clutch capacitors _________________________ "Ban low performance drivers, not high performance cars"
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#4222561 - 11/05/09 10:21 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	exhaust bearings should also be done at the same time _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#4222666 - 11/05/09 10:40 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: phoenixrage]
titty sprinkles titty sprinkles Post Master Supreme Registered: 08/22/05 Posts: 17583 Loc: Toronto,Ontario	ok, what you can do to see if the clutch is going: at a slow speed, stick it in 4th, and floor the gas. if your RPM's go up but your speed doesn't, then your clutch is slipping. grab a clutch off of ebay, an exeddy stock replacement clutch is $110 shipped to your door, and you can find really cheap clutch/flywheel combo's on ebay for a nice price. i've never seen a shop locally that sells clutches and flywheels for the price that's on ebay. if you find a good priced clutch/flywheel combo then just opt for the new flywheel, it'll end up costing as much as it would to get your current flywheel machined (which you should do...if you want to do it properly) as for the e-brake, i can tell you now that it sounds like your rear brake caliper is seized. it's typical on hondas. there's a place on midwest road near kennedy/ellesmere called "midwest caliper" you can buy a re-built caliper that looks brand new (all new seals and shit) for $95. a bunch of people i know and myself have gotten calipers from there and they are really good quality. under your arm rest, you pop that cover off and you can adjust the tension for the e-brake cable. swap the caliper and tighten this cable and it'll be good as new. save yourself some money and do the labour yourself if your able too, the caliper is an simple job, the clutch a bit more complicated but nothing you can't do at home with a wratchet set from canadian tire, but you will need a 12pt socket (12mm or 10mm i think) for the flywheel bolts and a torque wrench. Edited by Flexin5 (11/05/09 10:41 AM) _________________________ 2019 TLX Aspec
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#4222715 - 11/05/09 10:48 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: titty sprinkles]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	just buy a new car.. _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#4222795 - 11/05/09 11:01 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: phoenixrage]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	Thanks Flexin. A new car "might" be in the works, possibly next year (09/10 Mazda 6 or 3 hatch). That's why I don't really want to dump $$ into this one but I need it to get me around. I think I can survivie without the e-brake by always parking it in gear. But the clutch thing is more "serious". Oh also don't want to get stuck n the snow, so snow tires are needed too as per my other thread. _________________________
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#4222873 - 11/05/09 11:19 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	i drove my 240 for over a year w/o the hand brake working.. LOL _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#4223337 - 11/05/09 01:22 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: phoenixrage]
Hatorade Hatorade pheggit Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/99 Posts: 26927 Loc: Toronto, ON	Ya worst hand brake mod ever! _________________________ '07 997.1 GT3 '08 E90 M3 '11 E90 d '02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP) '04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi) I thought Spark* was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later* - porschetr
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#4223352 - 11/05/09 01:26 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Hatorade]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	just never had time to go source out R33 hand brake cables.. but probably needed new shoes for the drums. _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#4223835 - 11/05/09 03:19 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: phoenixrage]
zc911 zc911 Ferrari4Sale 😎 Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/01/00 Posts: 16452 Loc: toronto	i might be willing to change a clutch or two for a decent price PM me _________________________ http://www.justaddgrease.com all car stuff all the time
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#4223911 - 11/05/09 03:30 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: zc911]
Hatorade Hatorade pheggit Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/99 Posts: 26927 Loc: Toronto, ON	For beer? _________________________ '07 997.1 GT3 '08 E90 M3 '11 E90 d '02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP) '04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi) I thought Spark* was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later* - porschetr
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#4223921 - 11/05/09 03:31 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Hatorade]
zc911 zc911 Ferrari4Sale 😎 Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/01/00 Posts: 16452 Loc: toronto	nope, $$$ $\:D$ haha Edited by zc911 (11/05/09 03:31 PM) _________________________ http://www.justaddgrease.com all car stuff all the time
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#4224123 - 11/05/09 04:26 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: zc911]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	Did the 4th gear pull test as suggested by Flexin and it held still. No rpm slippage. I checked ebay for the Exedy clutch/flywheel combo and the cheapest was $169+$35 (shipping UPS/USPS)USD. Is that a good price? http://cgi.ebay.ca/EXEDY-NEW-OE-CLUTCH-K...=item5d267c6453 _________________________
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#4224169 - 11/05/09 04:44 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: whitecivicsi]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	Originally Posted By: whitecivicsi Yep, had the same problem. You need a new clutch. If you have a civic it's a dry clutch not a wet clutch. You can try adding clutch fluid but adding more fluid is not going to help it disengage any better. You might need a handbrake adjustment, get a brake maintenance in the meantime. Where's the clutch fluid reservoir? _________________________
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#4224181 - 11/05/09 04:46 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
Hatorade Hatorade pheggit Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/99 Posts: 26927 Loc: Toronto, ON	Uh...the one that is labled in the engine bay...LOL I think in the EK it was near the top right...beige container with black lid. _________________________ '07 997.1 GT3 '08 E90 M3 '11 E90 d '02 Rota Grid - 195-55-16FR (RIP) '04 Volk GTC - 245-35-19F/275-35-19R (Sold to a farm boi) I thought Spark* was a robot from the old movie and I kind of remember seeing him telling some engineer showing the equation for a clear metal that the guy would event years later* - porschetr
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#4224214 - 11/05/09 04:56 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Hatorade]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	I looked at the reservoirs earlier and I saw that two of them said something like brake fluid. Is that what's used for the clutch? If so, what weight? _________________________
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#4224287 - 11/05/09 05:32 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	weight? just use dot 3 brake fluid. _________________________
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#4224293 - 11/05/09 05:35 PM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: Euphoricuck]
civic13 civic13 Post Master Registered: 04/18/01 Posts: 2659 Loc: You Know	woops...thinking of something else...lol :p _________________________
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#4225544 - 11/06/09 08:22 AM Re: Clutch fuk'd?? e-brake toast?? [Re: civic13]
titty sprinkles titty sprinkles Post Master Supreme Registered: 08/22/05 Posts: 17583 Loc: Toronto,Ontario	it's the top right resivoir closest to the fender. it's also the smallest one. fill it with dot 3 brake fluid like euphoric said. _________________________ 2019 TLX Aspec
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