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Originally Posted by xgrudgex As for the issue it was the brake booster .... so they say which makes sense since all fluids were where they should be, Originally Posted

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Old 01-28-2011, 10:42 AM   #16 (permalink)
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As for the issue it was the brake booster.... so they say which makes sense since all fluids were where they should be,
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hold on, why would the brake booster affect the clutch? they are not connected in any way. if the brake booster failed, it will be your brake pedal that will feel different, and it will be harder, not softer.
Like Pharmacist noted, please explain the relationship of the brake booster with all the fluids. What exactly did the dealer tell you?
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Old 01-29-2011, 11:02 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Like Pharmacist noted, please explain the relationship of the brake booster with all the fluids. What exactly did the dealer tell you?
I guess you didnt get the sarcasm in the "so they say".... I am assuming it was an issue witht he slave cylinder but not completely sure.
I am using my overpriced, crappy teaching from UTI and my few years of wrenching to diagnose what the service manager poorly explained so dont put me on blast if you think im wrong;/ but long story short I just bent over and took it dry.
Didnt feel like being that know it all customer (use to be a tech and hated that!!!!) and just paid the dealer.... missed my girl too much to care about arguing.
I dont have the reciept on me but it did look sketchy with a "replacement item" for part description that was 110 bucks and an efing 300.00 dollars worth of labor. I wont be taking my car to my local dealer anymore thats for sure!

*update* I have noticed in the past week that my pedal is starting to get softer again and stick on the release... will let you guys know if I have the same issue again.
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IMO, this sounds like hot/boiling clutch fluid, not an engagement point issue.

Change out the fluid to a DOT4 blend like Motul RBF600. You may also want to consider upgrading to a stainless steel clutch line. Neither of these are expensive and the install is very straightforward. The biggest pain in the *** is just getting the air out of the system once it's installed.

This has also happened to me but I was going sideways burning out (@A TRACK parking lot). The above options would be your best bet. I will be ordering some lines from Sam and changing out the fluid in the next month or so. Is the Motul RBF600 good for street use?
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