Purple Haze

Hi, I took my S to the dealer for an oil change and an inspection and asked the tech to check the clutch, it felt like it gave no resistance at the top of the range. The service advisor told me I needed a new clutch and master cylinder: $2700. He told me the master cylinder had a leak. Is this a fair price? I have 61,000 miles and the car is a 2006.

How can a repair on such a reliable car be so expensive? I take great care of my car. Isn't there a TSB for this yet?

steven975

Go somewhere else. Really.

Does your clutch slip?

Most good shops quote around $800 for labor. The whole thing is easily a $1500 job, but another $1200 for a master cylinder is robbery.

JulieU

If it's not slipping, you probably don't NEED a clutch. Sounds like they're trying to milk you for every penny they can get. Post in your local section (Mid-Atlantic I'm guessing) and ask who the locals recommend. No resistance at the top of the range - might be able to fix that with a simple adjustment of the clutch pedal and maybe a flush/bleed.

INDYMAC

Your problems are most likely related to the clutch master cylinder leak. Get that fixed with a vacuum bleed and see where that puts you. I can't imagine your clutch being worn after only 61K miles.

limbo

Totally unreasonable.

DIY the master cylinder first and then see how it feels.

Kmelthratter

My insurance company sold me my whole car for $2600 with some moderate damage, just to put that price in perspective for you.

QuangNguyen_89616

I got an SOS clutch with ACT flywheels kit + labor for under 1300

Saki GT

CMC failures are a common occurrence at your mileage, but a whole clutch system is not, unless you are abusing the car or shifting improperly.

Check the firewall behind the clutch pedal for leaking - I'll bet that your issues are all related to a CMC going bad (hydraulics), and the rest of the system is fine (mechanical). You will likely see gunk or fluid coming from where the CMC rod penetrates the firewall.

A new CMC is about $100 and you and a friend can replace it in an hour. Its a great excuse for a tech day or to get together with some fellow S2000 owners, and its a lot cheaper than your local stealership essentially robbing you.

In the mean time, make sure your clutch fluid reservoir is not running dry.

05thumper

$500-$600 labor for a clutch change is normal (parts vary of course). The master cylinder is a simple swap just do it yourself in 45 min. Don't forget to adjust your clutch.

starchland

Wooahhh now, hold on here lets be reasonable. Maybe the parts are gold plated?!