Has anyone ever replaced the flexible hydraulic clutch line that goes between the firewall and the engine? Mine is leaking. I haven't priced out a Mazda replacement, but I'm sure the price will be ridiculous. Does anyone make an aftermarket one, or a braided steel line or something like that? The fittings should be pretty standard.

Thanks,

Paul

 

Is this what you are looking for?

http://66.216.67.51/subcatmfgprod.asp?0=206&1=334&2=-1

 

I got one of those. It only fixed half my problem, I think my clutch master cylinder is going bad, but it seemed like a nice piece.

jds

 

My line started leaking as well a couple months ago and I replaced it with that line.

Works great, didn't change the clutch feel at all. So pretty much, more reliable because of the SS and no change in feel.

 

Sweet, thanks guys. I didn't even think to look at RX7 Store. I didn't think replacing these lines would be very common, but I guess I was wrong.

 

The stainless braided lines work VERY well with a heavy pressure plate. The added hydraulic load from the heavy pressure plate can cause the stock rubber line to swell, making your clutch engagement at the very bottom of the clutch pedal travel.

A brand-new rubber line might work OK compared to a 100,000 mile line, but if you're paying the money and putting one on might as well get a braided line - they're cheap and last forever. Corksport and RP also carry them, BTW.

Dale

 

You might try Mazdatrix.com if your on a budget. $20 SS clutch hose and quality seems fine.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/f-hydral.htm

 

RX7.com clutch line doesn't fit that well with the fasteners since the fitting is 11/16" instead of 17mm.

So, I couldn't install the clips in between the fastener and the clutch hose fitting.

J

 

I have been using the SS clutch line from Mazdatrix for about a year now with no probs. My oem line sprung a leak after fitting the exedy 3-puck clutch and cover.

Strongly recommend the Mazdatrix one...

 

I used the one from RX-7.com and didn't have any problems. I've seen the one from the RX-7 Store as well and they appear to be the same.

 

i got one from k2rd.com it looks nice and i am going to install it this weekend hopefully.....

 

I ordered mine from Jason last week. It should be here any day now

 

Interesting, I'll need to double check the part number, but it's different from my old FC SS clutch line and it's definitely different from the stock one. Again, 11/16" is a slight bit bigger than 17mm. Thus, it won't fit into the bracket since the bracket has a 17mm hex on one side.

I'll try re-fitting it when I replace all my clutch cylinders

J

 

Just in case anyone sees this.

I just got a SS line and trying to replace mine but have never done it before. Is it as simple as unclip it , un screw both ends and putting the new one in? How about bleeding the clutch system ? Do I need to bleed it after hose replacement and how do I do that?

thanks

 

Yes you need to bleed the system. Hydraulic bleed screw is located underneath the car for the clutch cylinder. You bleed it the same way you would bleed the brake system by using the clutch pedal. If you have a power bleeder like Motive then it's even easier. The hydraulic system is interconnected for both brakes and clutch.

 

Thanks nguybao. So if I bleed from the release cylinder for the clutch does that mean I am bleeding the brake system at the same time? The reason i am asking is since I am thinking about replacing brake lines, if I could bleed both the clutch and the brake from the BRAKE bleeding screw then I will save all the clutch and brake hose replacement job together so I only need to bleed the system once at the brake instead of bleeding the clutch then bleed the brake again

 

you need to bleed the clutch at the slave, and you need to bleed the brakes at each of the wheels, if you plan on replacing the lines.

The air is in the line that is being replace so you can't just bleed at one location, all 4 corners will need to be bleed. and your clutch will need to be bleed separately.

 

^ You need to bleed each system separately. It's really very simple to bleed each system if you decide to replace the lines separately.

If you can afford it, do all the lines at the same time. I bought all SS brake and clutch lines and replaced them at the same time. That way I wouldn't have to go back and bleed each system separately.

 

Thanks guys. One last question, If I only replace the clutch hose and not to touch the brake lines at this time, then I would only need to bleed the clutch at the slave cylinder, correct?

 

yes