Clutch,Rust and E-BRAKE

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12-19-2005, 05:26 PM

Steeda1716

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Clutch,Rust and E-BRAKE

Ok here are my problems first off my clutch feels very tight when i push down on it,Its the orignal clutch since 89 so i am guessing these are signes of it going out,Another problem is that i am starting to get some rust bubbles is there any way i could buy something to stop this from happening or am i screwed my final problem is that when i pull up on my e-brake is feels very lose and like i could move it side to side,While pushing it down feels very tight..somebody help.[sm=icon_flaming.gif]

12-19-2005, 05:31 PM

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RE: Clutch,Rust and E-BRAKE

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Ok here are my problems first off my clutch feels very tight when i push down on it,Its the orignal clutch since 89 so i am guessing these are signes of it going out,Another problem is that i am starting to get some rust bubbles is there any way i could buy something to stop this from happening or am i screwed my final problem is that when i pull up on my e-brake is feels very lose and like i could move it side to side,While pushing it down feels very tight..somebody help.[sm=icon_flaming.gif]

let's break this down a bit.

1) clutch, yes it is a sign of wear. I didn't realize how worn and heavy mine got in 95K and 6 years worth of driving until I got it replaced.
2) where are the rust bubble happening? If they haven't gone all the way through, the best way is to sand the area down to the bare metal (shiney) and then hit it with some anti-rust prep, while you get taken into a body shop to have it finished
3) E-bralke, Not following you.

12-19-2005, 05:44 PM

Steeda1716

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RE: Clutch,Rust and E-BRAKE

There are rust bubbles on the bottom of the driver side door,And right below the window molding on the passanger side door.For the e-brake it is when i go to park i pull up the e-brake as i am pulling it up it feels very lose and i could wobble it with my hand and when i go to push it down i dont even have to push the button down it just goes down when i touch it..

12-19-2005, 05:47 PM

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RE: Clutch,Rust and E-BRAKE

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There are rust bubbles on the bottom of the driver side door,And right below the window molding on the passanger side door.For the e-brake it is when i go to park i pull up the e-brake as i am pulling it up it feels very lose and i could wobble it with my hand and when i go to push it down i dont even have to push the button down it just goes down when i touch it..

As long as they are not rusted all the way through the door, you can do what I mentioned before and, depending on teh color of the car, spray it with paint that inhibits rust to keep it from happening again. You shouldn't have to worry about matching it with the car too much so long as the general color is close.

As for the e-brake sounds like the spring in the handle is going bad/broke. I don't know what causing the side-to-side but that would explain the button not working right.