How To Fix a Dead Clutch Pedal

[@NisSubieTechA]

1:00 That is a great trick for anyone that drives a manual. When my clutch gave out on me in traffic, I was able put the car in gear with the engine off. This allowed me to limp the car off the main road into a nearby parking space and wait for a tow truck. Totally saved me from causing a huge traffic nightmare.

[@JoeCubicle]

I have to confess I have not watched ETCG for a while but used to all the time, but, SO HAPPY to see him at 1.58 Million subs! I love seeing long-term KZbinrs plugging away over years!

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffr0]

I drove a bread truck for years. I’ve driven a whole bread route with a broken clutch cable by parking in granny-1st & using the starter to get it moving. Most people don’t know you can do that…but most people can’t drive a manual!

[@DavidEdwards9801]

The original Hybrid engine =)

[@garydeandeery]

I could change gear in my car with out pressing the clutch lol it’s just timing funny how we would drive when younger my mini had no fuel gauge so had to turn it off slammed the brakes to hear how much splash I could hear lol Or drive back home in the same gear lol

[@makarnovikov9128]

Clutch cable didn’t snap for me but clutch pedal stopped working so I did what you did and finished wheeling the rest of the day then drove home 2 hours like that 🤣

[@davidmoore361]

I just drove my old 91 F150 lariat about 30 miles in traffic with no clutch pedal.

[@fallingblock2900]

My clutch died on me tonight and I have been nonstop searching the Internet for help on what's wrong and how to fix it. While diagnosing it, I noticed that a part had a screw fail but I didn't know what the part was or if it was why my clutch failed. This video has almost the exact same engine and failure which made it so easy to understand. You are a life saver. Thank you.

[@9800arturo]

On my mother , thank you sir for still making videos !! Just watched two different videos that were uploaded 10 whole a** years apart. And now my clutchs fixed 😂🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@NoVa-eo6cb]

THIS COMMENT HERE!!! 🤌🏽 I LOVE HIM 😂

[@carolb9422]

Hi Eric. Had an 02 CRV stick. Replaced the master. Struggled to get the line completely purged then ran across in small print in the official Honda service manual something like:"if clutch is still out of adjustment after bleeding lines and adjusting master cylinder, place a wood block behind the slave cylinder to prevent movement then bleed the lines" . Shazzam - that was the problem: a tiny bubble of air would get downstream from the bleeder valve if the cylinder wasn't blocked when bleeding.

[@lupegalvan9993]

When you say place a wood block behind the slave cylinder, does this mean when it's installed? To keep it from retracting?

[@IBenZik]

This reminds me of a night in Stetsonville, WI. Going to the in-laws middle of the night with the wife and kids and the hydraulic clutch won't work in my 1991 Pathfinder. Did the same thing to get us there and sure enough the slave cylinder was leaking like a sieve. That was under warranty. Got it replaced and it lasted until the truck was crushed at 260,000 miles Great video.

[@the_toppi]

I'm glad you didn't resolve the problem and left it in. It was great to see you calmly explain next steps at a point where I'd be hucking auto parts across my lawn in frustration.

[@darkone666alex]

9:32 "I recommend cleaning it up before insertion. It should go in alot easier" - ETCG, 2021 All jokes aside, great video!

[@JW--dc8ri]

I was wondering who else would catch that

[@ShadOband]

I'm a gentleman... I clean up before AND after insertion! If I have a spill on the fender I always clean up after myself too.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Gotta keep the 5th grade boys entertained!

[@aserta]

This is nearly word for word how my uncle taught me to limp a dead clutch/clutch cable many years ago. :)) Neat.

[@labattsipa]

As someone that has done this job on 07 accords.. My original broke the same way.. Blown out fastener. Replaced it with an autozone special that lasted 2 years.. Replaced again with the az special and failed again in 3 months.. Replaced again but with a genuine honda and all good again. That retainer U shaped clip is original by the way.

[@garyc.8488]

IF it was a broken clutch disc torsion damper spring when you selected 1st or REV with the wheels on the ground that metal to metal contact makes noise. Screeching, rubbing and even a ticking sound. When you use vacuum to bleed to make it more effective wrap the threads of the bleed screw with Teflon tape, several turns. But no tape on the taper seat. The tape just creates a much better seal rather than air being pulled past the threads bypassing it's job. MC push rod adjustment is a critical part of setting these up. You want the piston seal just behind the port that feeds it fluid. If it's in front then it holds pressure and fluid cannot freely flow back and forth from MC to reservoir. Also the adjustment must allow the clutch pedal UP bump stop to be the pedal stop not the pushrod/piston/retaining clip of the MC. One easy way to check if the port is closed, remove reservoir cap, compress the pushrod of the SC and watch for the fluid level to rise in the reservoir. Fluid comes up, good. Doesn't come up, pushrod is adj too long.

[@alexdubinsky6098]

my 1980 Celica clutch used to stick... had to take the gear box apart twice to find the problem... in the end figured out the clutch plate the shop sold me was from a toyota corona, which is identical in all respects except the celica one has tiny grooves in it to release air locks. Replaced with the proper one, all came good...

[@tommyo9879]

Thanks Eric!, You just gave me the clue (at the end of the video)as to why I have an intermittent pedal problem, replaced the slave recently, the master a couple years ago. I know that at least one of the clutch springs is broken because of a knock during quick acceleration or gas on, gas off. thanks for the tip! getting a heavy duty clutch installed asap.

[@canuckfixit7722]

I bled the clutch hydraulics in my '05 Element using the gravity-flow method. Worked great. Also, IMHO, the bare wire ground cable is to enhance flexibility of the wire in that area due to normal movement of the engine/transmission. Without such modification, the wire may break prematurely at the lug you just installed. New Honda ground cables are still sold thus way.

[@mattfoley6082]

As a DIYer I get vicarious satisfaction watching Eric use tools I'll never own but wish I did. So jealous!

[@thaik56]

Wow didn't know the starter was powerful enough to start the engine in gear on the ground! Definitely useful. I damaged my strap when I used another car to tow the defective car even over a very short distance previously.

[@jbar100]

I had a similar problem with the clutch not disengaging. The shop I originally used to replace the clutch used a jobber throw of bearing and clutch and pressure plate of which the throw off bearing was a few mm's thinner than the British Leyland model, Cost $800 parts and labor and that was a lotta molla back then in the 70's. I removed that clutch 3 times myself after that ( MGB complete engine and gearbox out of car to do the clutch) and bought all new parts from Leyland to figure out what the problem was. After using all Leyland parts it worked just fine from there on.

[@MaverickandStuff]

Last summer my clutch cylinder went out on a trail at the bottom of a hill 3hr from home. That was a fun few days having to revmatch to shift.

[@clintsearcy3252]

I learned to drive stick without a clutch back in my old VW bug days. A vital skill.

[@EngineeringVignettes]

Had a clutch cable goes on my '82 Subaru. Downtown. Learned real fast how to start in first gear. Clutchless shifting was pretty easy and I was doing it prior to the failure anyways. A good skill to have if driving older vehicles... Cheers,

[@mikedurnell]

Back long ago Volkswagen had an automatic stick shift you can shift it but you didn't need a clutch I remember that as well My first learn to drive that way was in a wagon of Volkswagen wagon

[@spacecat7247]

@@mikedurnell yes the stick o matic. Friend had one. Kinda cool.

[@tadams1767]

Most Americans learned to drive without a clutch, as the majority drive automatic cars.

[@delow5917]

You’ll be buying a new clutch long before me.

[@kenabi]

i've got one of the like, 1.5L fluid extractors. truly, it simplifies one person fluid changing with bleeder valves. hook it up, loosen valve, gooooo. even for home gamers, these pneumatic fluid extractor/bleeders are just so handy.

[@yardman0001]

Had that problem many times with my RSX type s. Actually had one fail while bleeding it at the triangle diaphram piece. Switched to the civic EM1 clutch master (Oem) and never had that issue again. The em1 doesn't have that stupid triangle piece.

[@thaddeuskwasnik120]

Anytime I have tried bleeding a brake or clutch system with a fluid extractor I have found that it will pull air from the threads around the bleeder screw itself. This will make it impossible to evacuate all the air out of the system as it is picking up air from the least restrictive place. To correct this, I remove the bleeder screw completely and apply a heavy coating of thick grease to the threads and then thread it back in. the grease act as a temporary sealant which allows the suction tool to apply full suction to the system

[@ericthecarguy]

That's a great tip. Thanks.

[@mdargusch]

What about contamination from the grease?

[@matthk]

@@mdarguschuse silicon paste instead

[@sjay149]

I replaced my slave, but I injected fluid in to its bleeder, had someone work the clutch pedal, until the reservoir was full. I used a new 2 qt old fashioned oil can. No air issues.

[@HotQahwe]

Great video! After driving stick for so long, idk why it took me so long to remember to turn it off before shifting after my pedal did the same. Thanks for the help

[@LakshmananLM]

Had this happen to me a few years ago. Did the same thing. Drove for a km to a workshop. Don't ever want that experience again. Didn't have the tools or the courage or knowledge to fix it myself.

[@Mathiaskbliss]

I really like the video, I’m automobile student 💚

[@brianprice810]

only tech anyone needs to watch ! thanks for simple yet correct way to fix automobile failures!

[@SuperDave21]

I always enjoy your videos Eric, just to learn a little bit more. A guy can never know too much! Cheers, and Thank you !

[@Turtlefarm]

Had a new clutch put in… changed the master and slave a month later.. since then I can’t get into first Gear or R from a stop.. if I rev the car while pressuring for 1st gear it will fall in.. or if I hold the pedal for 5-6 seconds it will fall into gear… I’m convinced it’s air in the system being introduced somehow.. but I’ve tried bleeding 101 different ways.. always seem to have air in the system.. never let the master empty.. garage wants a new clutch… I’m convinced it’s air… thoughts?

[@BudTheDrummer]

I think this was a fantastic video! I can't perform my own repairs anymore however, i love learning and I'm from the 60's. I've never had a hydraulic clutch so for me this video was very educational!

[@NoVa-eo6cb]

I did EXACTLY what he showed in the beginning from a 2nd gear start n rode 2nd for like 2 miles home 😂 Also, I wish I found this video FIRST all together 😂 I should've jus came to your channel directly 🤌🏽 I wanna say THANK YOU, cuz you sir have taught me how to damn near rebuild a car 😂💪🏽💪🏽💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 your videos are easy to follow, well explained, well shot as far as showing EVERYTHING, and your voice is THE GREATEST imo!! Currently already finished the slave cylinder, had a shop repair the clutch line as it had rusted out on one end... currently as I type this, about to do the clutch hydraulics and soft lines as I'm STILL having issues 😮‍💨😮‍💨 Thank you

[@mushieslushie]

I had this issue on my Subaru a few years ago and I replaced the slave myself and it also wasn't the issue. Replacing that was relatively easy on a Subaru, but once I removed it, it was pretty obvious that the lever it pushed against that went into the transmission had no spring retention. I ended up having the clutch replaced which cost me $1,600 but I don't particularly know if I needed that to be done or what the actual issue was.

[@ryanpenner9131]

I’m having this same issue right now with my Subaru, the clutch fork has a lot of play and isn’t tight against the slave. Pulling the tranny out this weekend and hoping it’s just the bearing I need to fix or re-align it instead of replacing the clutch… wish me luck

[@morgangallowglass8668]

Next time, ETCG gives us some barely legal clutch action! I am SOOOO buying that bleeder!

[@JohnDowIndustriesInc]

We know where you can find it ;)

[@JohnDowIndustriesInc]

If you guys and gals need a quality fluid extractor, we have plenty of the one Eric uses, as well as two other sizes! #StayDirty

[@scientist100]

I do need one.

[@billygerwig4352]

Cant work on it font kno what im doin on a 96 ford explore

[@runderwo]

9:30 "I recommend cleaning it up before insertion, it should go in a lot easier"

[@Zanbor59]

Hi Eric, I noticed the remaining screw type is different than what's comes on the new one.... you are the BEST ..... Thank you

[@garyanello3881]

Very interesting to watch and learn but not attempt myself without pro guidance next to me. Hats off to you Eric, brave soul that you are!!!

[@christopherdudley1585]

You might also have too much air in the master cylinder. If you leave the vehicle tipped upward overnight the air bubbles should come to the breather valve.

[@ericthecarguy]

I don't think that's the issue, especially after bleeding a second time. I'm almost positive there is an issue with the clutch that I hope to cover in a future video. Thanks for the comment.

[@tezskanza]

“Caution, very small writing..” Ha!!! Love it!

[@DReyFernandez-m8v]

No b******* and straight to the point. This is what makes good clips......nice shop also

[@brotoriousone5735]

Very clean, I love my element 07 lx 5 speed I put 20mm hub spacers on it and 235 70`s on it. Looks great. The tires are flush with the fender

[@zacharywelvaert2235]

That fluid extractor is kickass in a shop environment where you need to do that stuff alot and have shop air. There are cheap ($20-30) manual handheld ones on Amazon or at harbor freight that work just as well for quicker jobs and/or DIYers

[@JohnDowIndustriesInc]

Our fluid extractors are pretty awesome!

[@allmorales2990]

I watch a few different vids on the same thing so I can learn more then one method cus some are better easier ways and this dude covers everything 👌I appreciate your knowledge 💯

[@Kirawolf1971]

This happened to me today on a road trip long distance. I forgot to check the clutch master cylinder fluid. It was empty no clutch. Almost panic. I filled it up. Pumped the clutch pedal with the engine running. Clutch action came back.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Thanks for sharing Eric. Stay safe and well Artie 😊🙏

[@LegoDork]

A lot of clutch slaves have the bleeder below the line. I've had some luck unbolting the slave, getting the bleeder above the line, and pushing the piston in manually with the bleeder open. Sometimes just cracking the bleeder and pushing the piston in will do the trick as well.

[@mikedurnell]

She was Eric I haven't seen you on here in a long time Glad to have you back

[@gentrymyler4038]

You saved me a tow bill with that lil trick, thank you🎉

[@ua7pyro591]

I used excedy steel lines and master/slave. It's been great!

[@ericthecarguy]

They make great stuff.

[@gavinmullet688]

+1 for those excedy parts. They’ve been great in my ep3

[@billygerwig4352]

No petle

[@billygerwig4352]

Will u have to move treans?

[@bobdeengineer7396]

Hey Eric, love your videos. Just to add my Chevy Sonic F17 gearbox pedal went to the floor. Initially I thought i lost hydraulic but it was the two sheet metal screws that held the pedal to the assembly sheared off. Luckily I placed a crescent wrench behind the pedal body and worked until I was able to fix it. Pain in the neck to repair.

[@staycurious3954]

WTF! Damn that’s some Bean counter’s doing right there!

[@channel_56_]

Hi Eric! I use a smaller version of one of those fluid extractors daily on Harleys and after i suck as much of the air out as it can, i release the vacuum from the tool line and then do another couple of old school bleedings. The tool doesn't suck all the air out all the time but is perfect to prime the hole system or to replace the fluid much faster.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Very Nice fluid extractor Eric @EricTheCarGuy

[@mastergx1]

As far as driving it is concerned - you can drive it long distance if you have to. To change gears, you'll need to match the speeds of the engine and transmission depending on which gear your in - quite tricky but can be done. Also you can pull the car into neutral without the clutch for smoother stopping. Just will have to shut the engine off, put it back into 1st/rev and then restart.

[@johnsuckher3037]

lol I remember when I did this in a city. When I finally make upshift I come at the red so I was like a jerk mostly doing loud 30km/h on first. Much later I thought maybe I was just dumb and could have started from 2nd and accelerate. It was my plan to check if it works starting from 2nd but have forgotten to do this. It's also good method to ruin tranny on bad forceful entry attempts.

[@oscarleite7109]

Eric, that’s funny you are worried with the DOT3 fluid not to be spilled on the paint cause it will “eat it” while covering the holes of the pump containing fluid with your fingers without gloves! (no criticism… I often do the same while bleeding my bike’s brakes 😊). I love your videos!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Can’t wait to see your next video

[@sunnyvale3231]

I still love the popping/cracking sound of a bilt being broken free but not completely breaking lol.

[@jamesterrill1938]

good video, Honda products are friendly to the mechanics...

[@dadtype2339]

For those that do not have a fluid extractor, you can, put a C clamp on the slave cylinder, squeezing the pin in, then with the two man system like with the brakes, proceed to bleed the system. By depressing the slave cylinder in, and bleeding the system this way, you are bypassing the diaphragm allowing fluid to continue along with any air. Instead of tiny burbs of air. Hope that helps.

[@maingun07]

Gotta do this to my 96 Tacoma as well as a clutch replacement. I have a small hand pumped extractor that I've used on brake jobs, but it's always been awkward to use. I might have to invest in one of those big ones. Thanks, Eric.

[@hobe5143]

You can get cheap smaller ones on Amazon

[@JohnDowIndustriesInc]

We have three sizes! There are always cheap options out there, but there aren't any that are better :)

[@donkaiser6704]

There should be a spec on the clutch slave cylinder travel. You might check that you are getting full slave travel before going to the trouble of pulling the trans....

[@ericthecarguy]

I'm pretty sure I'm getting full travel based on the feedback I'm getting from the clutch action. I've seen this before with Honda clutches, spring failure. I'll find out for sure when I take the transmission out. Thanks for the comment.

[@Crack84baby]

Hey Eric! Love the vids!

[@hobe5143]

You should try this on a civic there is even less access. The original Honda part failed the same way. The replacement lasted a week then did the same thing. We ended up replacing master, slave, and flex line.

[@JVHShack]

Genuinely, thank you Eric for the tip on adjusting the clutch pedal. I will definitely check that when I get back into working on my Mazda B2000. Btw, the clutch master is really for a 1989 International S1700 dump truck and the slave is for a 1986 Toyota Supra. Did you ever think that would work? 😆 lol

[@paulrooster2108]

I use to love being a Mechanic till they started making cars smaller an smaller an adding more an more crap under the hood an then back in the late 70's -80's there was 20 miles of lil plastic vacuum lines going everywhere , We had a lil guy in the shop we would hang him by his ankles in some places to get to certain parts myself being 6ft 3 an 250 lbs there was some places I just didn't fit you know like having to have over 2 feet of extensions with a wobble socket on the end -- ok I'm IN an Locked - oh damn it slipped LOL , So In the 90's moved over to Heavy Equipment, while true there were a few wrench's that were damn near 3 feet long an heavy AF , Sockets that you needed both hands to pick up but it was a trade off , the electronic I really didn't mind as I sorta grew with the industry on that aspect of it an most of the ole timers just didn't want to learn the new systems,

[@truthseeker1693]

Eric..i have a 2006 Gto. Sometimes i have a clutch, sometimes not. No pressure... 6-speed cant even get it in gear sitting on level ground 30,000 miles Pumping sometimes brings it back, sometimes not. Sometimes no pressure at all. Watching other videos it might simply be a $0.50 o-ring where the line from from the master cylinder resiveour connects to slave cylinder. It sits a lot, you can tell from mileage but i crank it kinda often... Right now i have pressure and have had for about two months but its subject to have no pedal at all when i go out there to crank it next time. I have had to add fluid and viewed bubbles when i got someone else to pump the clutch pedal. Shops immediately tell me i need a whole new slave cylinder...700 or more. Im a 74 year old disabled vet. It stranded me once. I added about 20 drops of fluid and got my clutch back. It wasnt below the tube line, it was over half full. I had clutch when i left and it disappeared once i stopped. A friend brought me some fluid and i added those few drops, pumped it and BOOM, I HAD A CLUTCH AGAIN, WEIRD, WEIRD,WEIRD. COULD IT SIMPLY BE THAT O-RING?

[@stevenevangelist5221]

Wish you were helping me with my 98 honda civic ex slave cylinder.

[@bkj242]

An Odessey with a clutch? No wonder it’s an “Oddity” thanks for posting. I had no idea a stick shift transmission was available for US purchase.

[@miguelare3]

That is a element

[@ua7pyro591]

Happy Friday!!!

[@ericthecarguy]

Happy Friday!

[@heythere1115]

This video just saved me a ton of time! Thank you sir!

[@blackericdenice]

I drove my 2004 Golf home drunk about 10 miles from Atlanta like this. Shifting without the clutch is the really fun part.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video Eric @EricTheCarGuy

[@polymetric2614]

just a tip, it's a very good idea to start and run the engine in neutral for about 15-30s before doing that "starting in gear" trick, just to get the oil to the bearings so you don't put an instant huge load on a dry engine

[@katanamd]

So when this video came out I opened it up but didn't watch it. Little did I know but the day after this video came out my slave cylinder would die on the parkway leaving me stuck on the shoulder (After floating gears down the highway for a few miles trying to get off to local roads). I wound up changing it on the shoulder (Had the part on me as I was on the way to change it). I bled it well enough on my own that I was able to at least get off the highway.

[@princesen6174]

Love your posts 🫡🤔!! Thanks buddy👌

[@Daniel-zr9xq]

Merci infiniment Eric,vraiment merveilleux -belle annee 2023.

[@canuckfixit7722]

Should there be any play in the clutch fork with the clutch pedal released? If no, does adjusting the push rod inside remove that play?

[@yasmanibarajas7278]

I have an issue with the actuators but my vw mk3 is very different. I can't seem to find videos that cover my car since it's very old but I take in all the tips and tricks as I can.

[@ericthecarguy]

Check out my friend HumbleMechanic. kzbin.info

[@JohnnyTalia]

I noticed Eric had a little more trouble speaking than usual today "...sent me a test - text- last weekend...", "I'll be tapping - I'll be tackling that...". I know the feeling. Some days a lifetime of accumulated drain bamage just overrides your ability to cleak spearly.

[@mikedurnell]

That was supposed to say gee whiz anyway glad to see you back on here

[@ericthecarguy]

Thanks for that. However, I never left. You're just not getting notifications unfortunately. Me and the algorithm don't get along.

[@Sheesh_Pickup]

Youre the best Eric.. learn new crap everytime

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Line wrench aka flair wrench aka tubing wrench as well as many other names the name is different around the world kinda like a pumpkin and or Mellon is a diff @5:03 @EricTheCarGuy

[@SinisterBlackShadow]

Hey thanks for the video. Definitely some good info there. I actually had the spring come off of mine just as you had suspected here.

[@MikeSamuelsII-ve8gp]

I've had 3 clutch mc's fail in my Element within 3 years, all from NAPA. Makes me wonder if these things were made in England. lol.I wish it had a cable operated couch like my CR-X, a so much better design as its an easy fix when a cable lets fly , plus you can adjust the pedal height low, making it easier to shift in bumper to bumper traffic.

[@Trailblazerz710]

3:44 I think mine is the rubber hose. But I have been thinking to just replace it all I’ve only got 106k but it was from WV and I don’t know the condition of the system thinking I’m going to fully replace. But how hard is it to just do the flex line itself? I need to just get it moving so I can do all the parts at my friends shop. Thanks Eric your always my go too for anything Honda!

[@Trailblazerz710]

Also how long did it take you to put that 10mm nut back on the top of the Master… lord my about too lose it lol

[@joelhunter1199]

Had a Honda clutch, break a damper spring at about 146,000 miles. Still had over 70% of the friction material on the disk.

[@danielblum9215]

Great and very helpful video. I have a problem changing gears on cold mornings but it goes away if I turn the key off or let the engine warm up. One certified mechanic thinks it's the (extremely old) clutch. another wants to replace the master and slave (for the third time). Does anyone have a clue on which way to go?

[@rebepalma2430]

Have the same problem right now too 😅on my civic si 2006 the guy changed it 3 times keeps breaking & my clutch is almost new

[@sponiebr]

@EricTheCarGuy I saw a nifty little trick one bleeding, or more so flushing out, hydraulic lines (brakes, clutch cylinders, etc...). SO the problem is keeping an eye on the fluid so you don't go sucking air... Another dude I watch set the brake fluid bottle upside down into the reservoir. It ends up working like a water carboy dispenser/ water-cooler-mah-whats-it. NOW... if the mouth of the bottle is a TIGHT fit you'll want to set it sort of crooked so that when it needs to send a displacement bubble UP the inside of the bottle it can. Flushed out my 02 Civic clutch lines this evening trying that trick out for the first time and it worked like a charm. I ALWAYS end up spilling brake fluid everywhere anyway so this ended up being roughly the same amount of mess but far less tedious on the upkeep. I did the flush because 1. the fluid was VILE looking, and 2. because I'm still having issues with my transmission going from 1st into second using the synchros. It's not terrible but it's MUCH more difficult than I'm used to. Double clutching is better but it's still a little off. I JUST installed an Excedy stage 1 in it too. It's NEW, NEW... it's got less than 400 miles on it. (broken timing belt and a preexisting leaking rear main so EVERYTHING got serviced.) Anywho, somehow getting everything back together (MUCH THANKS to you for your Honda how-tos I watched during that 3 week nightmare) the first test run while (which was NOT SMOOTH AT ALL as there were multiple problems due to aftermarket sensors that were absolute CRAP) the passenger side axle popped out of the transmission during a 3 point turn. I didn't know what had happened until AFTER my dad towed me back, but the grinding noise told me the axle was somehow NOT okay. The upshot was that the axle that was in there kinda got the bitter end chewed off of it. I cleaned everything up as best I could, drained the fluid, replaced the fluid, drained it at least 2 more times once with a little lamp oil mixed in to try flush the sparkles out. After the lamp oil flush, filled and drained it with clean Synchromesh, and then fresh Honda manual tranny fluid, drained it and then put the Honda manual tranny service fluid in. I discarded ALL of that fluid, it all went straight in the crapper after each drain 'cause I DON'T LIKE GLITTER in my oil LOL. I put an older axle in it's stead. I'm still having issues with that 1st to second and I'm not really sure what's going on here. Any thorts?

[@staycurious3954]

Could you just give us the cliff notes 😅

[@sponiebr]

@@staycurious3954 Cliff's Notes huh? Ok the first paragraph is how to flush brakes/clutch hydrolic lines without having to keep checking the fluid level every other pedal pump. The tome at the end turned out to be a bad input shaft bearing.

[@benali6929]

Always great to see u man, gray hairs but rocking

[@pauljo9441]

Glad your in your element ⛅great tip as usual 🤷‍♂️🤔

[@snake1kl]

i suspect that the clutch master cylinder broke down because it was under too much pressure if the clutch springs are blocked. We will see when you remove the gearbox, good job for now and im happy to see that you have a brake fluid air extractor now so that you can do brake fluid flushes not just changing the oil in the reservoir:)

[@ericthecarguy]

I wonder that too. Thanks for the comment.

[@DarxusC]

What was the fluid you rinsed the clutch line out with? I don't see that mentioned in the description.

[@thenexthobby]

I would add that for a sunk pedal, often you can just pull it up to use it to shift once more if needed. The corollary problem is when the pedal is down and the lever remains stuck in gear. Obviously you need to keep your eyes on the road tho and your wits about you. It can help to pick something like 2nd or 3rd that will give you a reasonable speed range, if possible. When the end finally came for me, I only had 1st and drove home at 5,xxx rpm while still holding up city traffic. Did all this on my '06 Accord V6 sedan 6MT. Same basic design for both parts, right down to the bolt sizes. The clutch master in particular is a horrible design with that triangular diaphragm that blows apart the case just like in the video. Missing bolts = normal, once it happens! So miserable working in there I couldn't fit my hands to make the line connections without "an assistant." The Element seems much better in that regard. And oh my, ETCG you either read my question on your forums or read my mind. After the wife and I teamed up to replace both the clutch master and slave last year, the car shifted fantastic for a week and then the same problem started again. Knowing we had done all we knew to do we gave up and had a shop repeat the same procedure with "their" parts so at least it would be on them if it didn't work out. Well, it shifts fine until it gets hot and/or you shift often (city driving) ... it could be that the free play needs a slight adjustment but I DO suspect the spring and fingers issue you mentioned at the end. I can see how a loose spring might stay out of the way sometimes, and other times flop into the wrong area. My WORRY is that this is a perpetuating problem because if the clutch then requires greater force to move it away, or you're trying to press the fingers while they're jammed against the loose spring the hydraulics are all gonna take more abuse.

[@panzerveps]

I like to push the pedal a few times while flushing, to make sure I get all the air out of the system. And I don't bother with that bleeder valve fitting, as they tend to not work very well with most vacuum bleeders. I prefer to use a silicon hose, as it fits much better, and I'm able to use the round end of the wrench.

[@juhdah2146]

Still a great lesson, which l will have to tackle. I don’t see the banjo bolt as part of the bleeder valve system, l suppose bleed it at the same time?

[@Erteywie]

My '97 s10 5 speed had a little plastic connector/bearing that linked the clutch pedal to the master(slave?) and fell to the floor. took a while to diagnose it, but ultimately was a $2 fix.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Eric I only have one question for the most of the time you never had on gloves thank you for your wonderful videos I am from South Africa please do a fellow up video getting the Honda fixed I am from South Africa

[@ericthecarguy]

Hello South Africa. My plan is to do the clutch and make a video of what I find. Thanks for the comment.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That pin on the fitting looks like a construction staple @EricTheCarGuy

[@toothpicdinosaur3777]

Don't forget to check the clutch pedal assembly. The attachment bracket can crack , causing pedal to not fully engage the clutc. It mimics a bad clutch cylinder.

[@ericthecarguy]

I've never seen that. Not saying it can't happen. If it was happening with this assembly I would think it would make a noise or cause the clutch pedal to bind when activated. I didn't see any of that. Thanks for the comment.

[@toothpicdinosaur3777]

Had to stitch mine up. I was kinda lost, a user on reddit suggested I looked. Sure enough it was cracked on left side along the bolt almost hidden by the fuse box. I dunno how I missed it after replacing the master.

[@toothpicdinosaur3777]

Grab it and see if it moves side to side.

[@bradmaas6875]

No neutral safety switch?

[@jasonyoung6420]

Manual cars don't have a neutral safety switch, they have a clutch safety switch - if the pedal wasn't all the way to the floor, you'd have to press it to actuate the switch.

[@bradmaas6875]

@@jasonyoung6420 I believe my Nissan has both. I just put it into neutral and push in the clutch out of habit. I don't remember if my Honda did, that was a long time ago.

[@ericthecarguy]

You were looking at the clutch switch when I replaced the master. It was mounted just above the clutch pedal on the bracket.

[@williamyocum4774]

@@ericthecarguy either that or the cruise control stop switch.