clutch pedal problem

StonecoreTx · 01-06-2010, 10:45 PM

once again, CRE to the rescue! I just spent about 1hr checking my pedal system. besides the extreme amount of rust on everything it all checked out i even checked the connection rod and freeplay. just to admit a mistake which is the first thing I should have checked the master cylinder fluid level. it was bone dry, for some reason i figured the brake cylinder resovior was the clutch resiovior. i never thought it was so small. located right of the brake cylinder. I'm going to fill it up, bleed the clutch line and hopefully everything will be good.

now what also confused me is the type of fluid both looked the same, maybe brake fluid? does a 7mgte use dot 3 brake fluid in clutch?
what fluid is reccomended for 7mgte clutch?

Green7mgte · 01-07-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by StonecoreTx

now what also confused me is the type of fluid both looked the same, maybe brake fluid? does a 7mgte use dot 3 brake fluid in clutch?
what fluid is reccomended for 7mgte clutch?

it is standard break fluid yes.. dot 3
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187

Fluid Type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3
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CanadianBak'inSupra · 01-07-2010, 01:55 PM

on this topic after going bone dry would u not have to bleed the clutch now??

i know this would be for brakes, but i am assuming the same for this type of clutch and brakes.

Green7mgte · 01-07-2010, 02:59 PM

shoot, I would. Less air in the line is healthy? I would just gravity bleed them tho. brake fluid is thicker then air, so eventually all the air will be pushed outa the system. I own an automatic so I never had to deal with any clutch issues but I heard locating the slave cylinder is a pain.

cre · 01-07-2010, 07:19 PM

Nah, the slave on these cars is easy to get to. And yes, I would bleed it too.

It IS leaking from somewhere though, keep an eye out for the leak and fix it before you get stuck somewhere.

01-06-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
StonecoreTx Intake Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 41	once again, CRE to the rescue! I just spent about 1hr checking my pedal system. besides the extreme amount of rust on everything it all checked out i even checked the connection rod and freeplay. just to admit a mistake which is the first thing I should have checked the master cylinder fluid level. it was bone dry, for some reason i figured the brake cylinder resovior was the clutch resiovior. i never thought it was so small. located right of the brake cylinder. I'm going to fill it up, bleed the clutch line and hopefully everything will be good. now what also confused me is the type of fluid both looked the same, maybe brake fluid? does a 7mgte use dot 3 brake fluid in clutch? what fluid is reccomended for 7mgte clutch? __________________ 86.5 mk3 supra 7mgte r154

01-07-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	on this topic after going bone dry would u not have to bleed the clutch now?? i know this would be for brakes, but i am assuming the same for this type of clutch and brakes. __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

01-07-2010, 02:59 PM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	shoot, I would. Less air in the line is healthy? I would just gravity bleed them tho. brake fluid is thicker then air, so eventually all the air will be pushed outa the system. I own an automatic so I never had to deal with any clutch issues but I heard locating the slave cylinder is a pain. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

01-07-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Nah, the slave on these cars is easy to get to. And yes, I would bleed it too. It IS leaking from somewhere though, keep an eye out for the leak and fix it before you get stuck somewhere. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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