Reply With QuoteIs the slave line rubber? Old & crunchy?
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Help, ZX2 clutch problem
Tuesday night at Track Night in America I had a clutch problem. It happened near the end of the third session. When I shifted into 3rd coming out of Wagon Wheel the clutch pedal stayed on the floor. I limped into the paddock. That apparently cooled things down enough that when I pulled the pedal up off the floor, it returned on its own when I pressed it again. After about 30-40 minutes, the clutch seemed normal. So, I headed home and I did not have any problems. Yesterday the clutch seemed normal.
Does this sound like it's time to replace the clutch master and slave?
Does anyone have a current discount code for Rock Auto?
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Is the slave line rubber? Old & crunchy?
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The clutch master does not have a reservoir, it shares the brake master cylinder reservoir. There is a rubber line between the two. From the clutch master to the clutch slave there is a hard line.
A new clutch master cylinder from Rock Auto comes with a new rubber line to go between the two masters.
PS Thanks for the Rock Auto number.
Last edited by cone-cerned; 05-10-2018 at 01:21 PM. Reason: added PS
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
C5 Corvettes tend to do that when the clutch fluid gets dirty. Only way I could fix it was with a new slave and new clutch (it needed the clutch). May not apply to you at all.
Edit
Try clean fluid to start if it is dirty.
Last edited by Robert; 05-10-2018 at 01:31 PM.
Other than that, how was your TNIA in the ZX2?
1995 M Edition
The two things I really noticed. One, the unexpected grip of the NEW RE71Rs as compared to my 4 year old Toyo RRs. Number two, I really missed the Ultra Shield seat and 5 point harness. I was sliding all over the seat. The gearing in the transmission is a wide ratio and I just didn't seem to have the right gear for pulling out of Wagon Wheel.
I was still the slowest guy in the intermediate group. I didn't get any clean or nearly clean laps. I was backing off to let someone by all the time. My best lap, on the Race Chrono, was 1:39.76 sec. I forgot to stop the timer after the sessions, so I had one 4 hour long session. I still have a lot to learn about the Race Chrono. At the time trial on Saturday, I'm going to use Track Addict.
When I get the clutch problem solved, I will most likely track the ZX2 again someday. I sure was glad the clutch came back after it cooled. I was pretty down, with a not working clutch and a long way to get home.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Did you get any video in RaceChrono?
1995 M Edition
No. Do you need to have the upgraded version? I just have the free version. And and LG Rebel phone. I'm not sure what version of the OS I am running. I have been chasing other rabbits and haven't done much with RaceChrono or the phone.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
When was the last time you flushed the brakes and clutch?Originally Posted by Robert
It's been so long ago that I don't remember.Which means it could have been last week!
It's actually been almost three years for the brakes. I was ignorant of the connection between the brakes and clutch, so for the clutch branch of the system, it has been about 14 years.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Well, There's Your Problem.....
I did purchase the 'Full Version'
1995 M Edition
Car seems to be doing great now. I replaced the fluid, clutch master and slave. I think it would be evident to anyone that the guy that designed that system knew that neither he, nor any of his friends, would ever have to replace those bitches. I had to remove the air intake so I could get to the bolts that hold the fan so I could remove it, so I could get to the slave. I had to remove the battery and battery tray so I could get to the master. Well the fluid line and ONE of the nuts that holds the master to the fire wall. The other nut is under the dash. I had to remove the drivers seat so I could get under the dash, still could not see that nut. I moved some wiring looms and a plastic junction box, still could not see that damn nut. I had to get a mirror to see the nut. I'm betting it will be a real PITA when I'm 90 years old and have to do this again.
Again, the car is running hot, straight and normal.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Good work Dougie!
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