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Old 06-17-2009 | 09:07 PM
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Clutch bracket problems

Well my clutch bracket broke on me monday, bought a new one w/ fluid sports bracket put it together but the problem now is that the screw that held my clutch bracket the first time it had broken is half and I had a stud and couldnt remove it...

So I drilled a new hole next to the broken stud and put a new screw to replace it but now, everytime i press the pedal in the bracket bends because the one screw is not enough...

So I drilled another hole about 2mm toward the engine but the metal is way to thin and does not give any support to the first screw..

I know this will not last long and will cause problems..

What can I do??

My friend suggested to weld the bracket to the frame...Good idea??

Ill post pix up of my problems soon.
Old 06-17-2009 | 09:23 PM
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Huh? You broke one of the studs on the clutch master cylinder?
Old 06-17-2009 | 10:29 PM
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no i broke the screw on the top part of the bracket.
Old 06-17-2009 | 10:31 PM
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post the pictures....
Old 06-18-2009 | 12:47 AM
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My first thought was to just use a tap to the rear of the broken bolt and secure the top of the pedal with a bolt and washer.
But the body/metal thickness might not be enough to secure it well.
I too want to see pics of this
Old 06-20-2009 | 03:11 AM
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Heres some pix of my problem.


Old 06-20-2009 | 09:48 AM
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dude, DIG IT OUT, dont just freaking drill another hole

I see a fail right there.
Old 06-20-2009 | 11:53 PM
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how?? what would u do?? i tried to drill it again...I trying to use the extractor tool, and tried a punch...What else can i do??

And yes it id gonna fail soon cuz it bends when i depress it allthe wway down.
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