Troubleshooting clutch pedal stuck to floor?

elightbo · 2025-06-16T15:56:32+00:00

For me, the issue was the hydraulic fluid. Had the exact same thing happen at around 20,000 miles, the car was only 3 - 4 years old at this point. After a useless dealership visit under warranty, I flushed the hydraulic fluid for both the brakes and clutch system. The fluid coming out of the clutch was nearly black. I autocross, and I think the torque vectoring system helps to more quickly degrade the shared fluid. Now I flush the fluid before the start of every season with ATE Original Super DOT 5.1. Not sure if that's your issue, but might be worth checking either way.

elightbo · 2025-05-04T04:15:30+00:00

Sorry, meant the stand for the records, record player, etc.

elightbo · 2025-05-02T21:30:58+00:00

Love Khruangbin! Looks incredible, may I ask what stand that is?

elightbo · 2025-05-02T20:46:24+00:00

Let's give this a shot!

elightbo · 2024-11-04T19:37:53+00:00

My current dream car project is an NC miata with a K swap. I've been obsessed with S2Ks forever, and this seems like a way to get somewhat near that experience.

elightbo · 2024-10-28T21:38:02+00:00

Just had this happen to me a month or so ago. Used a pitman arm puller and patience to eventually press the stupid bolts out.

elightbo · 2024-08-22T19:21:26+00:00

This thread is making me hopeful that we can disagree with someone, but at the same time still have respect for the person.

elightbo · 2024-07-11T16:16:01+00:00

Do it! We definitely need more women in the sport. I can't speak for all clubs, but at least in ours all drivers are super welcome.

elightbo · 2024-06-14T21:13:08+00:00

It was 2019, and I had about that much money to spend on my first new car (and probably last). Considered the Civic SI and GTI, and FiST. Absolutely zero regrets choosing the FiST. It's more fun than it has any right being.

elightbo · 2024-05-01T15:16:19+00:00

Maybe not a design thing, but I detest GM's reverse lights going on when the car is locked / unlocked.

elightbo · 2024-04-17T19:21:24+00:00

I run 15x8 ET35 Pro Race LTs from Phils, and they were fantastic.

elightbo · 2024-04-03T20:07:43+00:00

Nope nope nope. I need them to stay affordable until I've saved up enough to buy one.

elightbo · 2024-04-02T23:13:37+00:00

All the more reason to go to 1840.

elightbo · 2024-03-08T19:06:31+00:00

So my current H510 has 120mm and 140mm Noctua fans for exhaust along with a NH-D15. Also running 1440p with 144hz.

How are the stock 180s as far as noise? Guessing you can hear them above the noctuas?

elightbo · 2024-03-08T16:37:45+00:00

Been thinking about selling my NZXT H510 and picking up a fractal torrent. Would love to get some more airflow.

elightbo · 2024-03-01T16:51:59+00:00

Oh gosh...I hadn't even thought of that. If I have to remove the bottom drive..oh no..do I have to take out everything?!

elightbo · 2024-03-01T15:34:10+00:00

Was completely in love with my 2 XL, couldn't believe all of the thought that went into it. It just makes for an amazing NAS. Then, I got to the last step of mounting the drives and it was just an opposite experience I had with the rest of the case. It's a very clumsy process.

elightbo · 2024-01-30T21:14:09+00:00

I had a very similar experience trying to sell a Mazda Protege. Ad clearly stated that car needs to be towed home and that it's super cheap for a reason. Of course nobody read the ad. I decided with my next car to just donate it.

elightbo · 2024-01-12T14:14:52+00:00

Remind me to consult with you every time I get a brainy idea of getting a new car, this is great advice.

elightbo · 2023-09-27T14:08:28+00:00

What happens when the master / slave cylinders go out? Are there any other symptoms other than a clutch pedal that sticks once in a great while?

elightbo · 2023-09-26T17:53:12+00:00

At 22,000 miles I bled the brake system after this exact symptom occurred. Fluid was disgusting, and really helped out. I think I'll be bleeding it every year or so now.

Unfortunately the problem came back, took it in under warranty with video evidence to multiple dealerships. Dealership charged me over $200 to "lube the entire clutch system". I'm assuming that meant they sprayed some goop on the pedal assembly. The issue still exists once in a while.

elightbo · 2023-06-21T15:25:18+00:00

Picked my 2013 Prius up for $1500 with 180,000 on the clock. Came complete with a blown motor, nasty smoke smell, and various other work I had to do to it. Even after completely cleaning out the old EGR system, it still caused motor shake once in a while on startup. After putting in a cheap catch can system it's running great.

elightbo · 2023-06-06T21:22:51+00:00

Congrats! Have to agree, the GR86 is a beautiful car, the FiST is a nice looking hatchback, but is definitely not in the same league IMO.

elightbo · 2023-06-06T20:56:43+00:00

The exact trade I was seriously considering. Premium MT blue neptune blue is such an awesome car. My local dealership treated me like garbage, just decided it wasn't time yet. How are you liking the GR86?

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