Search found 60 matches

by sep42
January 20th, 2006, 2:59 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Stumped - Weird brake problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1222

The brake pedal goes down almost to the floor. There is still some braking force left, but not much.

How would I test the check valve? I've done the pumping of the pedal when the car is off, and the pressure holds. It releases when the car starts too.
I think that tests the brake booster tho...
by sep42
January 7th, 2006, 7:25 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Stumped - Weird brake problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1222

There's no fluid loss, not any that I can see. The brakes work ok when it's parked, when it's revved in neutral, or if I press clutch and brake at the same time (or hold clutch)...
As soon as I put it in gear, and the car moves a little the brake pedal drops to the floor when I press it.
Pumping it ...
by sep42
January 7th, 2006, 6:15 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Stumped - Weird brake problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1222

Stumped - Weird brake problem

So the symptoms are.. the brake pedal has no pressure and no braking power, but only after the car has driven in gear for a about 100m. After pumping a few times, during drive, the pedal regains the pressure and the brakes work. This stays on for a few minutes, and the brakes work good. Then after ...
by sep42
December 19th, 2005, 10:03 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: [WTB] brake master cylinder '92 V6
Replies: 0
Views: 111

[WTB] brake master cylinder '92 V6

Need a MC for a '92 V6 - manual no ABS...

Lemme know what you have. Thanks
by sep42
December 18th, 2005, 2:21 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Need help! Upgrading to 929 Brake Master Cylider
Replies: 9
Views: 2137

Well those are the exact same topic that gave me the idea in the first place. I just don't see how it fits. The whole cylinder is raised from the brake booster and the seal is not made at all....
by sep42
December 17th, 2005, 7:22 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Need help! Upgrading to 929 Brake Master Cylider
Replies: 9
Views: 2137

Need help! Upgrading to 929 Brake Master Cylider

Hello,

Need some help. Got a remanufactured 1992 929 brake master cylinder, but the thing just doesn't seal. I didn't realize that the brake fluid container has to be from 929, but that's another story...
The threads are same size, and the holes are in the right places. The part that goes in the ...
by sep42
July 12th, 2003, 8:56 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: trailer hitch
Replies: 16
Views: 648

Re: trailer hitch

Does that mean that there's no such hitch that can be affixed to an mx3?
I have the same owner's manual, and I've read it too.
I really didn't wan't a lecture.
by sep42
July 12th, 2003, 4:51 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: trailer hitch
Replies: 16
Views: 648

Re: trailer hitch

Guys, I just want to tow a small aluminum boat or a canoe on a trailer. This is very light, especially since I'll only have just 1 more passenger. I think it'll be just fine for that!
I don't plan on doing 1/4 mile races when it's hooked up. :)
by sep42
July 12th, 2003, 2:20 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: trailer hitch
Replies: 16
Views: 648

trailer hitch

Anybody here has a trailer hitch installed in their MX3? How do you go about doing that?
I saw an old ad on this forum that was selling one that attaches to the towing hooks(?)<p>Any pictures, model numbers, anything would help.<p>Thanks! :)
by sep42
June 22nd, 2003, 8:40 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: still have loud click... not CV joints
Replies: 12
Views: 572

Re: still have loud click... not CV joints

do you think it's coming from the engine or the suspension? maybe brakes? <p>"click" can be lots of things.. my keyboard is making a "clicking" sound too :) <p>do you hear any noises if you kick the tires? how about if you shake the car?
what about if you open the hood and push on the engine?<p ...
by sep42
June 19th, 2003, 7:49 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: engine cleaner
Replies: 3
Views: 155

Re: engine cleaner

maybe he meant externally? :) <p>I'm curious too, what's the best way to clean the engine bay?
by sep42
June 16th, 2003, 4:40 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: clutch chatter
Replies: 0
Views: 90

clutch chatter

I have searched the site, and not much showed up.<p>What exactly causes clutch chatter?
I have a stock clutch, and I get some chatter in 2nd and 3rd gear around 3-4k RPM.<p>How can I fix it?<p>Thanks :)
by sep42
May 30th, 2003, 4:51 am
Forum: MX-West Car Club (Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB)
Topic: FS: hatch gas struts
Replies: 0
Views: 318

FS: hatch gas struts

I bought new ones from Canadian Tire, because I thought that they are supposed to push the hatch up. It appears that they are meant just to hold it.<p>Once they were installed, I couldn't return them, so I'm selling the old ones. They still have a lot of pressure, but they are not new. Side by side ...
by sep42
May 30th, 2003, 3:10 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Engine Maintenance
Replies: 7
Views: 312

Re: Engine Maintenance

There's a shop manual on mx-3.com
Check out section E2; page 5 refers to removal.<p>Take care of the special instructions for filling, there's a rate of fill or you will introduce air in the system.
by sep42
May 30th, 2003, 3:03 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Struts 92-Gs
Replies: 8
Views: 601

Re: Struts 92-Gs

I have to admit, your posts are very confusing. Does your car have ABS or not?

Go to advanced search