Leaking clutch fluid on the clutch pedal

[StanTheMan]

The hyrolic fluid is leaking out just near clutch pedal. Does that mean, I need to replace the whole clutch master cylinder?

looks like its a bit of a pain in the backside to replace.

its on a NA6

[JBT]

Yes, unfortunately it sounds like a master cylinder leak Stan. You might be able to get by with an overhaul "kit".

[wun911]

its like rebuilding the slave its a pain and messy....

you might notice some break fluid eating the paint in your engin bay near the firewall.....

[daffyflyer]

Yerp, mine did that too, master cyl fixed it.

Sucks having clutch fluid on ur feet tho...


took russell about 15mins to fix, not too bad.

[StanTheMan]

only 15 min?

almost sounds to good to be true.

its probably like once you've done one once. its a walk in the park.

It just look like its a pain in the back getting to it under the dash.

Ohh well. better put an order in.

there is no rust in the engine bay but the rod which connects to the clutch pedal with the master cylinder looks pretty rusted. Makes me wonder what the floor under the carpet looks like.

I would also assume that the master cylinder would come with the rod that connects it with the clutch pedal

[manga_blue]

You can either buy a new master cylinder or have the old one bored out and re-sleeved with a stainless steel liner. The second option is cheaper and often better. Ask your local brake shop.

[StanTheMan]

right.....
interesting.

in what way would it be better ?

new master cylinder shipped to my door is like $120. I'd hate to think what Mazda Australia charge for one.

[Matty]

Mazda charge abour $30 for a seal/rebuild kit. Easy DIY job (the only really shitty thing is lining up the ballnose pin from the pedal).

Or I have a clutch MC for sale...

[wun911]

Mazda charge around 140 for a new one I think...

He is saying its better because with ss sleves inside it won't wear out (as fast).

If I remember it was a pain to rebuild and messy you have to have long needle nose pliers otherwise forget it
(got the internals from a LHD clutch master and put them into a RHD clutch master cylinder)

[Juffa]

Here is some info on repairing one.

http://www.miata.net/garage/mastercyl.html

I was quoted about $320 for a new one about 2 years ago.

J

[StanTheMan]

might have to give this overhall a bit of a go. $30 landed.

matty.
If this ovehall does not work I'll be in touch $30 plus postage sure sounds better than $120.

[StanTheMan]

mazda want $46 for an internal rebuild kit. I can't get there until Wed week.

$30 landed by friday at my front door from the UK

errr

Thats a no brainer.

Thanks for all the help.

[de Bounce]

May sound stupid but start by removing the drivers seat, heck of a lot more room without it in the way

[Uncle Arthur]

It's an easy job - messy and squeezy, but easy.

[StanTheMan]

May sound stupid but start by removing the drivers seat, heck of a lot more room without it in the way

thats not stupid........thats just plain cheeky. are you suggesting I'm fat?