2004-2013 Mazda 3 clutch master cylinder replacement

How to change a master cylinder on a Mazda 3. remove, replace, Mazdaspeed, gx, gs, i, sport, 2.3l, 2.3. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
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[@CornerOfTheOval]

Completely understand all of your anger in this video, I'm echoing all the same insults at my car right now. That fourth bolt up top is going to put me on mental health watch

[@kaelanarchibald598]

Great video. Two helpful things for those trying to tackle this. The 4 bolt on the pedal assembly is very easily accessible from the fuse compartment on the left side of the steering wheel - yank it down and you have straight access with a long extension. 2nd - when you are putting the new cylinder in you have to make sure that the fins on the sides go with the correct slots. One is bigger then the others. I ran into this problem. The slot on the upper part of the hole will accommodate the larger of the finds Great vid

[@rosalynmarinelli7987]

Your commentary is the best. Love it

[@tythekoenigseggenthusiast2573]

This video was very helpful. I watched one video where the guy said you have to unbolt the steering shafts and take apart the dash and all this extra stuff and I'm like "there's no way I'm doing that shit. There's gotta be a better way" now ik that I can take it out just the way you did.

[@Subpopular01]

Thank you for this video. Mine is failing and this will make it so much easier.

[@RustBeltAuto]

You're welcome.

[@eriknorton3734]

A freaking Men. #JokesOnMeImTheGuyThatGetsToWorkOnThisThing

[@eriknorton3734]

You sir are the real MVP. I replaced my pivot shaft assembly, slave cylinder twice, replaced the shifter weight and shifter bushings with Cobb Units, but then when finding this video about replacing the Master Cylinder & "Dead Heading" (say no to FoMoCo Drugs Kids) the Master FINALLY FIXED MY ISSUE! Nearly $1,000 American Freedom Duckets & 3 months of Trouble Shooting Later. #ItsAWholeLotOfSuck I'll eat some poorly sliced ham & take a shot of maple syrup to that danm Lonnie!

[@anthonyarena7617]

Great video. And I appreciate hearing you getting frustrated with the design, makes me feel like I’m not alone haha

[@michaelwielenga8809]

same

[@elvismanrocks]

You are not alone at all!😂

[@gyorgyiorban8032]

Thank you very much for this video! It helped a lot for my husband.

[@bigmike4923]

thanks, best video on this by far most others fully remove the clutch assembly. you saved me a lot of time!

[@green323turbo]

good video and clear camera angles , i can agree with your frustration, fucking plastic parts are junk. They changed the upper coolant manifold on the side of the engine with plastic and it warped on my 2007 mazda 3. so i put the aluminum one from a 2004 on and its 100 x tougher.

[@nicklopez2056]

Wow this is not for the weak, his language used was a understatement of what it’s actually like doing it

[@xM0onl1ght]

Thanks to this video I was able to replace mine, many thanks! I love ya channel!

[@Echo024]

Just wait until you have to do this on a second gen Mazda 3. The BCM and thus part of the dash also have to come out because the clutch pedal provides the studs for the BCM bracket. I have sworn to end the bloodline of the engineer that designed this thing.

[@bskok82]

I just dealt with this myself and it was the biggest nightmare of a job I've ever worked on.

[@RIKOUPINATOR]

Great Video! I did the transmission fluid change in a Mazdaspeed 3 2010 with 144,000 miles that I recently bought. But that clutch is killing my left knee and left hip, too hard and squishy. Now I know what to do.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Hopefully someone didn't put a stage one or higher clutch in there. Those pressure plates can be really stiff.

[@RIKOUPINATOR]

Rust Belt Auto ok thanks for the tip

[@ragnaroksangel]

How the fuck is it hard and squishy at the same time? That doesn't make any sense. It's either hard, or it's squishy. Pick one

[@nicolasboukas6491]

Dude you crack me up :))))))) thank you for showing me how it’s done.

[@Cierasaurus]

i don't know a god damn thing about cars and i stillr eally don't but i watched the whole video cuz you made me laugh

[@jaymartin5434]

I unhooked the steering shaft ,hooked the steering wheel to seat with bungee cord . but still couldn't get pedal assembly and master out as a unit ,had to do your trick and unhook master from bracket to get pedal assembly out. Bleeding was easy

[@NickChooka]

Great video! We are trying to get fourth and last bolt, the farthest away. It seems close to impossible to reach. How did you get it off?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Not impossible.

[@abebros]

@@RustBeltAuto I couldn’t get to it. It tortures me every day and every night. That last holt on the 2004-2013 Mazda 3 clutch pedal assembly. It keeps me awake at night. Damn you Mazda. You too Ford

[@toddflack6698]

Hello, at 11:15 minutes, you pinch off a hose. Which hose is this? I'm working on a newer Mazda 3 that's a little different. Thanks

[@RustBeltAuto]

Its a flexible hose that is in between the master, and slave cylinder.

[@toddflack6698]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks!

[@isaiahrauch6683]

Thank you so much for this video it has helped me so much

[@manuelmorales6846]

Gracias por compartir compañero.. gracias a tu video acabo de quitar una igual.. que desconocia como hacerlo

[@davidcassidy4205]

I can't get the top bolt out what method did you use .im in Australia so it right hand drive so everything is opposite side.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@davidcassidy4205 someone commented that they got it from the side. Took off the cover for the dash. Maybe try that. I'm contorted.

[@Truth_31361]

Hi, how long did the job take in total? Would it have been easier if you removed the steering shaft , lower panel. (driver-side) and sensor switches?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@christopherhanson5493]

Where do you get a good bleeder? I paid 60 for one at autozone and it was hand pumping garbage I returned it. Sounded like you were using some kind of compressor. Do you know where I can get a reliable vacuum bleeder?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I have one that uses compressed air. They sell them at harbor freight.

[@TRU2Sk9ng1992]

Majority of the parts in these cars are Mazda. More specifically the 2008 and newer models. Ford supplied parts and basically utilized Mazdas L engine and drivetrain. Put it in most of their cars like Taurus and Mercury Milan. The faulty bs that happens with these cars is because of the ford supplied parts. Its kinda unfair to call these cars a Ford when they’re 10x more reliable

[@RustBeltAuto]

It's fair. It's a Mazda/Ford car. A Focus is a Ford/Mazda car. Mazda3 + ?= Focus. Some goofy math like that. I failed Algebra.

[@TRU2Sk9ng1992]

@@RustBeltAuto when you put it like that, it makes more sense .

[@green323turbo]

I wonder do the newer 2013 > mazda 3 sky have a plastic clutch master cyl. Btw.. What other brands use a fucking plastic clutch master ? They are no good in freezing cold

[@TRU2Sk9ng1992]

@@green323turbo pretty sure the newer models arent plastic. the use of plastic in the pre skyactiv Mazda's was definitely a Ford move lol

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@green323turbo you would be suprised how many companies use plastic masters. I think the Germans started it. They love plastic.

[@nprwikeepa6082]

Doing this job right now. God save me.

[@MannyFresh1x]

Found a mazda6 for sale cheap with a master cylinder problem. Watching this video is making me want to pull the trigger on it.

[@RustBeltAuto]

The one I had a problem with was a Chinese one from the parts store. Maybe get an O.E. or Beck/Arnley or something?

[@KennethEmersonBC2]

Have you had any experience with these first gen mazdas possibly having a bent clutch fork?

[@RustBeltAuto]

No

[@fratkaymak1271]

Why did you change the mazda 3 clutch upper center? what was your problem? Are you having trouble shifting in 1st gear?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I needed to pump the pedal a few times to get the thing to disengage. It was no good.

[@fratkaymak1271]

@@RustBeltAuto So when you kept the pedal pressed for 5 seconds, did your gear shift smoothly? (before changing it) my Mazda 3 passes easily when I hold down the pedal for 5 seconds. otherwise it will be forced to pass. Could the problem be in the upper center?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@fratkaymak1271 if you can see the slave cylinder push rod, you can hold the pedal down, and see if it moves back, and looses pressure, if that answers your question, it should not do that.

[@whocares5188]

With the master fully extended. Should I be able to breathe through both holes? I can't build pressure and just realized that

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@lindsaycarpio9311]

Muchas Gracias ha sido de mucha ayuda

[@freefalling5158]

Is there any part that needs to be regularly lubricated in the master cylinder? Had a loud clicking noise whenever I press the clutch pedal. Replaced the master cylinder and it was gone. Now about 4 months later it started doing it again. Also I noticed it gets worse when it's hot such as when heaters blowing to footwell or after parking under the sunlight

[@RustBeltAuto]

Probably has some wore out plastic Ford gizmo in the clutch pedal mechanism that is wore out. If you take the whole unit out, you will probably find something worn.

[@andyhall475]

I know this video is old, but where did you get the new master cylinder? I have went through two junk ones from O’Reilly’s and don’t want to pull it out a third time

[@RustBeltAuto]

Napa's altrom line is japanese import. #ATM P1341.

[@andyhall475]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@andyhall475 good luck.

[@kingkongmoua74]

Where can I find these metal studs on the clutch master cylinder, nowadays I can only find ones built with all plastic.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@brez-ed9dd]

Fact: These year Mazda 3’s are nearly 100% made by MAZDA in Hiroshima JAPAN.

[@RustBeltAuto]

And assembled with Fomoco parts.

[@haroldsnorman]

Who’s that Mr Spooky again cool

[@Be3nz]

Do the brakes need to be bled too? Since the feed hose was disconnected.

[@RustBeltAuto]

No sir.

[@Be3nz]

Thanks. I'm working on it as we speak. Following your video.

[@Be3nz]

I'm just struggling to take the bracket out now

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@Be3nz that bracket is no fun. I left it in, pulled it out of the way as best as I could, and snuck the master out.

[@garymalone4562]

Stuck on that fourth bolt… how did you remove it??

[@RustBeltAuto]

I forgot, but it happened.

[@garymalone4562]

I have a 2010, slightly different assembly… ended up removing dash panels to get to it

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@garymalone4562 ouch

[@xXxXxStuntManxXxXxX]

Can you drop a link for the part cause this one’s plunger is metal and mine is plastic and snapped

[@RustBeltAuto]

Pretty sure I just got one at Orielly's. It was a warranty deal.

[@jakobbohling1077]

I noticed that you mentioned the master cylinder for the clutch. My mazda 3 is an automatic, so is it the same part? My brakes decided to not work at all, where no matter how much pressure I used it didn’t work. I’ve been told that it’s possibly my master cylinder, brake power booster, or my brake pedal position sensor. Any help is welcome 🙏. Thank you

[@RustBeltAuto]

This is a clutch master. It is not the same. If you have fluid in your brake master cylinder, that is most likely your problem.

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

so, My issue is that it sticks about halfway every now and then. Is it still the master cylinder that needs to be replaced or, both master and slave?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Master. My best guess.

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

@@RustBeltAuto OK cool! thanks RBA :)

[@bskok82]

Video was very helpful, however it's worth noting to people that the clutch pedal assembly was changed in 2010 and is slightly different from the one in this video, mainly with the positioning of the 4th screw. As is such, if you have a new one you must remove the center console to then remove the lower dash, and only then can you access the 4th hidden screw... Believe me i tried for days to get to that 4th screw without removing the lower dash, absolute nightmare of a job. Now I understand why my friend was quoted $1,000 for this job, I should have just let a pro handle it.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Nice to know, thanks. The part is listed the same for these years. That is how I came to the conclusion that it would be the same job.

[@bskok82]

@@RustBeltAuto oh so wait it gets better, because you are right it is the same master cylinder. The job is pretty much identical to what you showed here except for the extra steps to get to the 4th screw. From what i read the BCM module was moved, and that required all the extra steps. Everyone on the mazda forums says they’ll beat the crap out of the engineer who did this redesign.

[@bskok82]

But regardless i’m VERY thankful you took the time to do this video. I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do this job without it.

[@virginiabowland6156]

I gave it a go and I got stuck with the 4th bolt on the pedal box, I couldn't get to that one, so darn hard to get to.

[@brycecohoon]

Cram De le Cram xD thanks for the help brother!

[@edenmiller5704]

The guy who took his Mazda to you for a new clutch master seeing this video...uhhh? But, helpful, thank you.

[@RustBeltAuto]

The last time I saw this guy, this car was on a tow truck with a leaking gas tank, because there was a deer plastered all over the underside of the car, and a bone poked a hole in it. I put it on my lift, gave him a 5 gallon bucket, and some rubber gloves to pull out all the chunks, and told him I wouldn't work on it until it was clean. Haven't seen him since.

[@edenmiller5704]

@@RustBeltAuto Unfortunate for him hitting the deer but more than understandable on your part.

[@willmergutierrez3497]

I have a big problem in the same car I think all my lines and cylinders got air and can’t get no presión at all

[@RustBeltAuto]

Pinch off the flexible line with a vise grip, and lightly pump the pedal. It should be all the way up if the master is good.

[@adymorar3676]

i replace 2 master cilinder and i dont know why is soft after a week.i bleed the air out and a week later i do it again.2 new cilinder can not have the same problem.no leak at all.what can i do more?it is very annoying

[@RustBeltAuto]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJi5XpqPZqmbhaM Try this. If it doesn't work, get a different brand. This car had the same problem.

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

Hello Sir! So, I got the master cylinder replaced, clutch works Great, except one thing. It's clicking. What is it and, should I worry about it? if so, how can I get rid of it? I would appreciate the help.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

@Christopher Stephens it actually disappeared. It occasionally squeeks though. I spray a bit of wd40, then it goes for a bit

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

The master cylinder 😥

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

Did I messed it up?

[@antonioorlando4565]

Hi I have a clutch cylinder like yours. I mounted and it works. Except that when I start, it loses air and does not stop. The leak is right from where the pedal is and is mounted. Why

[@RustBeltAuto]

Probably because it is defective.

[@antonioorlando4565]

@@RustBeltAuto Is it possible for air to come out from under the brake pedal? If so, what does it tell me

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@antonioorlando4565 it sounds like you are telling me that there is a seal on the rear of the master cylinder that is leaking. If it is, you need to return it as defective, and get a new one.

[@nedcramdon1306]

How'd you do this job with a camera in your hand. Well done!

[@RustBeltAuto]

I made a tool to hold my camera.

[@abebros]

I can’t believe you skipped ahead on getting the clutch pedal bolts off. That to me seems absolutely impossible.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Didn't know anything was skipped. Guess I didn't use the program.

[@enmaumino]

Thanks, from April 2024

[@darrennelson3757]

Hi i have a mazda 6 2004 model just had new cluch put in the car is not been used my son went to move it an he had to pump the clutch to get it to work

[@RustBeltAuto]

Bleed out the air. It might work if you are lucky.

[@robflight23]

Is this the ae for the speed3?

[@RustBeltAuto]

What's an ae?

[@hey6982]

I'm wondering if it's also the same for. 2012 speed 3 aswell

[@toddk4115]

@@hey6982 Yes. it should be the same. I have an 08 Speed 3 that my clutch master has a leak on the inside up in the interior side the seal is leaking very slowly so I watched this video on how to fix it. Going to purchase the clutch master next and try to do it myself or take it to a shop depending on if I feel like doing it or not.

[@hey6982]

@@toddk4115 you're right! I did mine a week after my comment on here. Didn't take too long and when you get it dont take off the plugs you will have to re bleed it and it sucks haha

[@toddk4115]

@@hey6982 I think no matter what everytime you have to replace a maser cylinder you must re-bleed the lines. THere is no way to avoid that but there are kits out there that if you have a compressor you can do it relatively easily vs. a hand pump which may or may not work and take forever.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Shit!! That's what I gotta do this weekend?? SSSSShit!!

[@secretsecret7730]

Hello can you tel me what kind of ford this mazda 3 is based on ? Thank You !

[@RustBeltAuto]

Ford is Mazda. Mazda is Ford. That factory part has FOMOCO written on it.

[@secretsecret7730]

@@RustBeltAuto I think I have similar problems with my mater clutch on my mazda 3 , I also think that here in my country the price for a ford master clutch is cheaper than that of the mazda . Anyway THANK YOU for your reply .

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@secretsecret7730 yea. You go on Ebay, and it will cross reference that part with everything.

[@secretsecret7730]

@@RustBeltAuto Thanks for the tip , here in Romania the parts for mazda are very expensive , today I felt a clutch pedal stfer than usual , I can change gears but after changing ghears I accelerate , the rpm goes up but the car does not follow the rpm , in fourth gear With 4000 rpm I barely reach 50 kmh .

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@secretsecret7730 you probably need a new clutch bro.

[@L3KISILA]

Is this for Mazda 3 gear not going strong

[@RustBeltAuto]

Bad masters don't disengage the clutch.

[@deebee9751]

You rermind me of that old guy in Grumpy Old Men movie back in the day. lol But great job and detail on the video. I can say it looks like a bitch to do so I would be grumpy too. :)

[@mariogauthier1957]

same job on my volvo S40 2008 for bleed master clutch use syringe and put oil in the bleed screw ( reverse bleed )

[@Silvanovlogssbr]

What if it is at 45 degrees friend?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Not understanding the questuon.

[@elvismanrocks]

🤔This guy sounds just like me! When I'm working on my car and things don't go well I start to snap.😡😂😂😂😂

[@mrvantondarmedia7335]

Yooo members I need a Machanic who can also do the same thing for me to my 2005 madza 3 I'm residing in Pietermaritzburg South Africa anyone who can assist

[@Feriverin]

Does it work for the 2.5L?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I think it is a 2.5?

[@TheMetalNut1996]

@@RustBeltAuto Gen1 (04-09) mazda3s are 2.0, and 2.3 Gen 2s (10-13) have the 2.5

[@BarnStangz]

LOL, I liked the intro, I felt like a was flying in the breeze... LOL, "it's a big piece of SUCK" man, you have the best commentary on YT! Dude, go watch my last video, I did brakes on a RAM, I'm trying to live up to your commentary style... LEAVE ME A COMMENT! Come on! Where did you get your vacuum bleeder? Is it hooked up to an air compressor? Thanks for the video, yo still got snow?

[@gcactus69]

Thank you, I thought it was 3 bolts not 4 holding the master bracket plate

[@CarloLeonKolega]

was depressed my self too when found out, just like my clutch...depressed..

[@kevinsturtevant272]

At the time ford owned 20% of mazda and they shared parts/resources. Situation no longer. But mazda is not and has never been Ford. Saying that make it sound exactly like a Lincoln or a brand of ford and that isn’t the truth.

[@RustBeltAuto]

That was a Ford part. It said Ford right on it. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and says it's a duck, it's a duck. This being unlike normal things, When things get married, the name is the same. We can both be right

[@norsenkungalama745]

When the problem bites u in the ... u will be screaming ford.. like i did..

[@joeperry3376]

Where’s that top not for the bracket???? I’m dying here

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@joeperry3376 apparently, you can get at it from the side panel, or something. Some newer years may be a little different.

[@greetthevictors]

I’m doing this right now and I took it off put on the new one and now there is a wire or some sort of a plastic all the way up the top of the pedal near where the top screw is and I can’t get past it. I spent 6 hours on this stupid design already. 😢

[@RustBeltAuto]

Most ford guys require some alcohol, or weed just to get by.

[@bobkboy785]

I just did whatever you showed us to do but the car won't go into gear

[@RustBeltAuto]

There is probably air in it. If there is, you should be able to pump the pedal a few times to get it into gear.

[@valteasehammer6602]

Good vid dude. That design sure does suck

[@burtbeesome8150]

are you canadian?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Minnesotian

[@matteo3893]

Gotta do this to my Ford mazda Volvo C30

[@RustBeltAuto]

OMG? Had to look it up. Never knew.

[@MissyTheMS3]

No hate but it’s the other way around Ford is Mazda when it comes to 4 cylinder engines

[@snoopdog9810]

You made me feeling dizzy when moving your camera toa fast all over different directions!!

[@cw4623]

The master cylinder is PLASTIC?!?! You have got to be f*king kidding me. In my '95 it was heavy duty metal.

[@davedave2109]

definitely a job to hand off to the apprentice :)

[@RustBeltAuto]

Cherry picker.

[@davedave2109]

@@RustBeltAuto we all had to go through it Pal. I started doing the crap, just like you probably did

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@davedave2109 I never cherry picked.

[@davedave2109]

As an apprentice , you take what you are given. Made me a better mechanic for it. All I meant was that clutch master is a shit job. I've done one before. I wouldn't look forward to doing another one . Call it whatever you want.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@davedave2109 It is what it is. You can candy coat it any way you want.

[@ZeroGMechanic]

Yes it's a Ford. Thanks

[@hondafan163]

Can you just get to the repair

[@RustBeltAuto]

Maybe later?

[@randylahey5005]

That ford for you

[@markcrews191]

came from “oh really’s?”

[@jerlaine1638]

My clutch pedal is different, go fucking figure

[@mediaguy4037]

Oh my. Uhhhhhh. I don’t want it anymore. I don’t wanna do this. Why. Why.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I'm beginning to think that media guy is an AI bot that is trying to learn the urban language, by listening to some crazy mechanic on KZbin.

[@mediaguy4037]

@@RustBeltAuto it was from your Toyota Camry transmission replacement.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@mediaguy4037 you're a bot 🤪🙃

[@mediaguy4037]

@@RustBeltAuto Thanks Rick.

[@kalpesh4100]

I don't understood shit

[@RustBeltAuto]

I never know what I'm doing until it's done.

[@earlkoster]

Sucks hahaha 😂