Major clutch pedal problem

tsd456 · 12-15-2005, 10:06 PM

I had the street max series clutch and the fidanza flywheel installed at the dealer about 3-4 weeks ago and everything has been fine. Today the clutch pedal stopped coming all the way back up so I just figured it needed some lube or something. I threw some wd-40 on it but there was no improvement. Now while I am driving home I come to a stop and now I cannot even put the car into gear so it takes me a few tries but I finally get it in and dont stop until I get home. The clutch just goes all the way to the floor but nothing happens. Now it is sitting in the garage and it will not change gears at all I just barely got it into neutral. So I am going to call the dealer where I had it installed and have it towed there tomorrow. Does anybody know what the porblem could be or has anyone had this problem on any car before? Thanks for any info.

Xman · 12-15-2005, 10:17 PM

they probably left the clutch line loose and the fluid leaked out, or it could be all manner of other problems. What do we win if we happen to randomly guess the right problem?

tsd456 · 12-15-2005, 10:19 PM

I will give a big thumbs up to who ever gets it right

. I guess I will just wait until tomorrow and see what they say cause it is weird I have never felt a clutch like this before.

tsd456 · 12-15-2005, 10:21 PM

I just realized I am an idiot and clicked the wrong fourm I meant to hit drivetrain and I didnt so can this be moved please. Thanks and sorry about that

**Nachos Libres** · 12-15-2005, 11:48 PM

^^ It's cool, consider it done.

**stituner420** · 12-22-2005, 11:44 PM

Any news on this clutch problem?

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 12-23-2005, 07:50 AM

if the clutch just dropped to the floor or didn't return to its normal position, i'm betting there's no clutch fluid. you can see for yourself by checking the fluid level along the firewall in front of the driver. if the fluid is topped off, there's a small square rubber covered "window" at the top of the bell housing. you can see what's going on with a light. we have a push-type clutch , btw.

btw, we have a pull type clutch.

**stituner420** · 12-23-2005, 08:54 AM

How long would it take to burn up a whole clutch, say if you let it slip constantly?

STIdrivr · 12-23-2005, 12:24 PM

Hey guys, when i push in the clutch past 3-4 inches i can feel a little friction and you can kind of hear it grinding or something. How long does it take usually before the stock clutch is supposed to be replaced or does anyone know how to fix this problem?

b00st3d · 12-23-2005, 12:42 PM

^^^ a tad off topic!

12-15-2005, 10:06 PM	#1
tsd456 Junior STI Driver Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 61 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Major clutch pedal problem I had the street max series clutch and the fidanza flywheel installed at the dealer about 3-4 weeks ago and everything has been fine. Today the clutch pedal stopped coming all the way back up so I just figured it needed some lube or something. I threw some wd-40 on it but there was no improvement. Now while I am driving home I come to a stop and now I cannot even put the car into gear so it takes me a few tries but I finally get it in and dont stop until I get home. The clutch just goes all the way to the floor but nothing happens. Now it is sitting in the garage and it will not change gears at all I just barely got it into neutral. So I am going to call the dealer where I had it installed and have it towed there tomorrow. Does anybody know what the porblem could be or has anyone had this problem on any car before? Thanks for any info. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-23-2005, 07:50 AM	#7
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,893 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	if the clutch just dropped to the floor or didn't return to its normal position, i'm betting there's no clutch fluid. you can see for yourself by checking the fluid level along the firewall in front of the driver. if the fluid is topped off, there's a small square rubber covered "window" at the top of the bell housing. you can see what's going on with a light. we have a push-type clutch , btw. btw, we have a pull type clutch. Last edited by Neanderthal Racing; 01-22-2006 at 05:33 PM.

12-23-2005, 12:42 PM	#10
b00st3d Silver Member Car: 05 AW Subaru WRX STi Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 549 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^^ a tad off topic! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-15-2005, 10:17 PM	#2
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,823 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	they probably left the clutch line loose and the fluid leaked out, or it could be all manner of other problems. What do we win if we happen to randomly guess the right problem?

12-15-2005, 10:19 PM	#3
tsd456 Junior STI Driver Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 61 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I will give a big thumbs up to who ever gets it right . I guess I will just wait until tomorrow and see what they say cause it is weird I have never felt a clutch like this before.

12-15-2005, 10:21 PM	#4
tsd456 Junior STI Driver Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 61 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I just realized I am an idiot and clicked the wrong fourm I meant to hit drivetrain and I didnt so can this be moved please. Thanks and sorry about that

12-15-2005, 11:48 PM	#5
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,875 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ It's cool, consider it done.

12-22-2005, 11:44 PM	#6
stituner420 Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: ACPT CF DS + Cobb Stg 2 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,048 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Any news on this clutch problem?

12-23-2005, 08:54 AM	#8
stituner420 Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: ACPT CF DS + Cobb Stg 2 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,048 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	How long would it take to burn up a whole clutch, say if you let it slip constantly?

12-23-2005, 12:24 PM	#9
STIdrivr Junior STI Driver Car: Black 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 84 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey guys, when i push in the clutch past 3-4 inches i can feel a little friction and you can kind of hear it grinding or something. How long does it take usually before the stock clutch is supposed to be replaced or does anyone know how to fix this problem?