I “Dry fit” a few times with the e clip off and the dust cover off so I could see if it was adjusted to tight. Adjusted Dcr rod so that it fit snug without pushing on the cylinder but the clutch pedal was all the way out. It fit in snug. Then installed dust shield and then rod, then e clip. Works great.
This content is awesome man! I just picked up an SRT4 the other day and need to do this mod first to see if it will fix the shifting issue. Thanks for the detailed instructions it is going to help a ton!
Great video Alex!! This is exactly the piece that left me and my family stranded under a rain storm. I'm glad that there is still someone fond of SRT4's and is making great quality videos! Good job! Greetings from Costa Rica hermano!
Hi Christian! Thanks appreciate that! yeah that piece seems so weak for factory is like a time bomb waiting to fail. Sorry to hear about you getting stranded definitely not fun, Greeting from Cali my friend!
Thank you for the great video. I had to buy that exact E-Clip tool due to lack of availability in my area. It was a dream. Now I just have to adjust my pushrod more and bleed the clutch a bit more before I can enable gears again. Your videos have helped a lot!
Hi Brandon! you may be able to leave it in place but since the new rod is aluminum it seems redundant (the old part was plastic so the metal cup provides wear protection). Well and I also left it out since the DCR instructions recommended to do so LOL but I suspect you maybe able to leave the old cup if u really wanted to...
@@AlexAutoFun I installed this recently, it was just a thought since the DCR rod only presses in the middle of that plastic piece, whereas the cup would spread that load out across the entire plastic piece. There's gotta be a reason they said to leave it off I'd imagine.
@autofun, at 7:04 you mention to remove the black cup. Does the DCR rod not need the black cup anymore? Could you just install the rod into the black cup without removal?
Thanks tg lutz! that's a good question regarding the rod while I think It should work check this picture first darrellcoxracing.com/shop?keywords=rod&olsPage=products%2Fsrt4-new-factory-clutch-pedal-pivot-pushrod&page=2 , if yours is same then yes it should work. You can also contact DCR they are pretty quick a replying to confirm this, let us know what you find bud!
quick question, i know you posted this video like 3 years ago but i just put in the dcr master cylinder and when i try to bleed it no air comes out maybe you know something ab that ?
Hi Oscar! If no air comes out, maybe all air has already been bled. If your mechanic is still having issues with this, they can also contact DCR, they may be able to walk them thru some troubleshooting steps. Cheers!
Hi BeamNGD Video! do you mean how many threads I set mine to? I can probably check but this will vary greatly from car to car, additional factors that can change the optimal length is what clutch and TOB you are running. Lastly the set length will be different if you want a lower or higher engagement (pedal height). Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!
Hey Alex, how do I get the piston and spring back in if I pull it all out? I'm trying to push it all back in by hand, but it's not really wanting to go back in.
Hi Corey! Oh oh! that is not good lol I only done that on a old one to see the insides, it can probably be put back together carefully but making sure that the seal is not compromised and also the system being fully bled will be key. Here is my video showing the bleed process ua-cam.com/video/NdrJ7gGqqGE/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun I was able to get the piston back in. Very little fluid was lost. I re-installed the clutch pedal pushrod.....however, now my clutch pedal is very limp and I cannot get it into gear 🤦♂️. Also....I did NOT re-install the e-clip because I could not do it. I tried and tried and could not get it in. Do I need to bleed the clutch? My clutch is very very loose now.
I got it fixed! I bled the clutch and everything is good! I COULD NOT separate the keeper from the piston. I had to completely remove the piston from the master cylinder in the firewall. Then I put the piston in a vice and I was able to remove the rod and keeper from the piston.
Hi Brianna! not sure which clips you are referring to, if you are referring to the C-clips, the clip retains the push rod in place, if that clip fails, the rod could potentially pop out leaving you with the ability to push the clutch in. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I pulled the piston out all the way will i need a new one? Also my snap ring doesn’t sit/lock in place anymore. Clutch is super soft doesn’t feel like any pressure is there anymore does it sound like there is air in the clutch?
Hi Rogelio, if the piston came all the way out and the fluid leaked, it is possible to re-assemble the unit, fill it with fluid and bleed it. However this may be difficult with the master still mounted in the car and bleeding an old master could lead to future leaks. If you are still running the original master it may be best to purchase a new one to make it easier and to ensure the master will not fail down the road, bleeding new parts is much safer than bleeding old ones in my experience, hope this helps and let us know what you end up finding bud!
Hi Guillermo Munguia Olivares, I placed a link to the part on the video description. It should work on the regular Neon but you can always email DCR to confirm. Greetings from USA! thanks for watching!
Unrelated to the clutch, but is your gas pedal a little bit of a chore to press down?, my Civic has a very light gas pedal, & the SRT4 feels pretty heavy. Any thoughts? Don't know if its normaly a heavy gas pedal. Thanks.
Hi Ramiro Pinon, it shouldn't be that hard to press. It's possible the throttle body is gunk up and needs to be cleaned or the accelerator cable is pinched, damaged or needs lubrication. Let us know what you find buddy!
Hi bud! it may be your throw-out bearing, sometimes they begin to squeak when they are close to failing but I also seen cases where they will just squeak but work fine. Here is a video on the release bearing ua-cam.com/video/_XYBiS-san4/v-deo.html if it helps...
Hi Bacoj! The DCR rod is larger in diameter than the stock rod, so the retaining cup inside your replacement master will probably not let the DCR rod sit into place completely (That being said if the replacement master has not been installed, it is much easier to remove the internal cup at this point that after the master has been installed in place). Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun ok thanks so much. I went and removed it anyway cuz i remember doing it to the original in the car. But thanks sooo much youve always been a huge help man
I’ve been having trouble removing that metal cup, I have a brand new master cylinder but it came with the metal cup installed, any other tips? I can’t seem to even get something under it.
Hi Eric! ah yes that infamous cup! it can be frustrating, some come off easily and some (specially on a new master cylinder) are very stubborn, tons of patience required but eventually it does come out (what I did to my flat screwdriver that I shoved in between the metal cup and cylinder is I sharpened the front like a knife, so it's super thin in the front which allows it to "cut" into the space between the cup and the cylinder eventually making enough room to fully insert it). Cheers bud!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks so much for the response, I just got a a new slave, master, and stainless steel line and Didn’t know how to approach it. That info was really helpful, I was starting to “cut” into it but wanted to make sure. I appreciate your time!
I’m gonna to soon replace complete clutch mater cylinders is leaking oil and weird thing is mechanic just replace the clutch kit with fork and ball but after long drive sometime 1st gear and reverse gets really hard to engage but when car is cold shift like nothing you think bcuz the clutch master cylinder is leaking . Also thank you for that information I really like your videos more Srt4 videos
Hi Ivan, I would definitely start by fixing the leaking master and go from there, basically process of elimination so you can see if that makes a difference, thanks for watching my friend and lets us know if you figure it out!
Same issue when is cold it shifts smooth and when its warmed up it starts getting hard but i have no leaks, but did notice the bushing in the rod is warn out.. so wondering can that be the issue as well.
The DCR metal bushing is a much better design. I haven't broken the stock linkage yet but where the eyelet attaches to the clutch peddle it's most certainly getting sloppy.
Hi Kevin! yep fully agree with you man, the DCR is super solid, I actually never knew about this weakness until on day my oem broke and I couldn't shift anymore..
Hi Adam!, yeah you can adjust it without having to remove it. It's easier to remove on and off once the original rod has been removed, so while I can adjust it with it on, I do find it easier to adjust off the car than to contort myself down there to adjust...
@@AlexAutoFun so im having a weird pop/click noise when I press the clutch down and it feels softer when the weather is now in the 80s does the weather have anything to do with it?
@@thatpurpleneon322 You know I actually noticed that my clutch pedal also developed a little bit of a click noise as my car got older (started before I did the DCR clutch push rod), I believe is the clutch pedal assembly itself as it rotates when I step on the pedal, I may just need to grease it, if I do confirm that fixes it I will let you know bud!
hey I have a quick question for the metal cup is it hard to take out and for my master the yellow/white plunger isn't yellow/white it is metal and the metal cup sits in it and it is very hard to take off and still hasn't came off any thought?
Hi Nice gaming 2! Yes the metal cup is a little tricky to get off but once it pops off the plastic plunger it comes off right away. If your plunger is made out of metal it maybe not be the original one and it's possible that the metal cup is part of the plunger or it held together differently than the plastic one, that's interesting, let us know what you find bud!
@@AlexAutoFun im assuming it is just different style of build because I cant get the rod out so the metal cup is holding it in place I will let you know soon!
My original rod just came out on its own after disconnecting it from the clutch pedal, the clip that held it to the master was broken, normally you have to stick a tiny flat screwdriver into clip to release it from the master after removing the snap ring. But I have heard its possible to pull it out by force alone (with the snap ring left in place while trying to yank it out), let me know if your come out easily bud!
Hi Jose Acevedo, while it's not to hard to install it is somewhat tricky to work under the pedals, I heard people taking out the seat to have more work space, the good thing is that once the Rod is set I think it's good to go for a while, I haven't had to adjust mine again yet, hopefully your guy figures the issue out, please let us know how if he does and thanks for watching!
I love your collection of cars bro..there alot like mine as i also like odd cars and muscle cars (mustangs) as i own a s195 model cobra and a saleen along with the srt4,s and a couple E46 BMWs also and a fox body SVO mustang (4cyc turbo) ...keep up the awesome work on these vids and check out the front angle kit from JTP racing for the gt350 it gives you amazing steering angle...and definitely go dog box in your srt4 next time as many people and i have had multiple problems with DCRs service .parts are good if you ever get them and are over priced if you do a little more checking. ..
Wow, that's an impressive collection! the SVO is definitely up the list of rare and unique cars prone to just go up in value, I will look into the dog box thanks for the heads up bud!
@@AlexAutoFun im not big into the future value of them to much as i drive them all as much as possible..mine are for fun. I,ll let my daughter worry about there value when there hers....keep up the great vids and plz do a wot box video for the srts if yours is equipped with one ..
Hi Cal Media, the little metal cup that retained the original rod is small in size than the DCR rod, so its eliminated as otherwise the DCR won't fit all the way into the master. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching bud!
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Thanks man! 🍻
I “Dry fit” a few times with the e clip off and the dust cover off so I could see if it was adjusted to tight. Adjusted Dcr rod so that it fit snug without pushing on the cylinder but the clutch pedal was all the way out. It fit in snug. Then installed dust shield and then rod, then e clip. Works great.
This content is awesome man! I just picked up an SRT4 the other day and need to do this mod first to see if it will fix the shifting issue. Thanks for the detailed instructions it is going to help a ton!
You're welcome Jesse! glad to hear it helped!
Great video Alex!! This is exactly the piece that left me and my family stranded under a rain storm. I'm glad that there is still someone fond of SRT4's and is making great quality videos! Good job! Greetings from Costa Rica hermano!
Hi Christian! Thanks appreciate that! yeah that piece seems so weak for factory is like a time bomb waiting to fail. Sorry to hear about you getting stranded definitely not fun, Greeting from Cali my friend!
nice video we need more SRT4 videos
Thank you Bruce Lorio! working hard on bring you guys fresh new SRT4 videos!
Awesome video and that little e-clip tool works great. For what it is the price seems a bit much but i'm sure I'll need it again.
You're welcome Joey! Yeah simple tool but man it has come in so handy whenever dealing with this style of clips. Cheers!
Very well done. Keep these srt videos coming brother
Thanks tuffguy11505! working on some right now, stay tuned bud!
Thank you for the great video. I had to buy that exact E-Clip tool due to lack of availability in my area. It was a dream. Now I just have to adjust my pushrod more and bleed the clutch a bit more before I can enable gears again. Your videos have helped a lot!
It's amazing the difference the right tool makes!
Why don't you leave that metal cup in place?
Hi Brandon! you may be able to leave it in place but since the new rod is aluminum it seems redundant (the old part was plastic so the metal cup provides wear protection). Well and I also left it out since the DCR instructions recommended to do so LOL but I suspect you maybe able to leave the old cup if u really wanted to...
@@AlexAutoFun I installed this recently, it was just a thought since the DCR rod only presses in the middle of that plastic piece, whereas the cup would spread that load out across the entire plastic piece. There's gotta be a reason they said to leave it off I'd imagine.
@@xounlistedxox Yeah that is true..
Just bought a srt 4 and I kicked the clutch in pretty hard broke the plastic clip. Definitely need a metal one.
You won't regret it, pretty much bullet proof, super heavy duty and like how its fully adjustable. Thanks for watching P Zap!
@autofun, at 7:04 you mention to remove the black cup. Does the DCR rod not need the black cup anymore? Could you just install the rod into the black cup without removal?
Hi Jamone! correct, the instructions for the DCR rod (at the time of filming) call out for the removal of the black cup. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Great review!Can I use this on 04 SXT?Please help.
Thanks tg lutz! that's a good question regarding the rod while I think It should work check this picture first darrellcoxracing.com/shop?keywords=rod&olsPage=products%2Fsrt4-new-factory-clutch-pedal-pivot-pushrod&page=2 , if yours is same then yes it should work. You can also contact DCR they are pretty quick a replying to confirm this, let us know what you find bud!
quick question, i know you posted this video like 3 years ago but i just put in the dcr master cylinder and when i try to bleed it no air comes out maybe you know something ab that ?
Hi Oscar! If no air comes out, maybe all air has already been bled. If your mechanic is still having issues with this, they can also contact DCR, they may be able to walk them thru some troubleshooting steps. Cheers!
Do you remember how many threads it was set at?
Hi BeamNGD Video! do you mean how many threads I set mine to? I can probably check but this will vary greatly from car to car, additional factors that can change the optimal length is what clutch and TOB you are running. Lastly the set length will be different if you want a lower or higher engagement (pedal height). Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!
Hey Alex, how do I get the piston and spring back in if I pull it all out? I'm trying to push it all back in by hand, but it's not really wanting to go back in.
Hi Corey! Oh oh! that is not good lol I only done that on a old one to see the insides, it can probably be put back together carefully but making sure that the seal is not compromised and also the system being fully bled will be key. Here is my video showing the bleed process ua-cam.com/video/NdrJ7gGqqGE/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun I was able to get the piston back in. Very little fluid was lost. I re-installed the clutch pedal pushrod.....however, now my clutch pedal is very limp and I cannot get it into gear 🤦♂️. Also....I did NOT re-install the e-clip because I could not do it. I tried and tried and could not get it in. Do I need to bleed the clutch? My clutch is very very loose now.
I got it fixed! I bled the clutch and everything is good!
I COULD NOT separate the keeper from the piston. I had to completely remove the piston from the master cylinder in the firewall. Then I put the piston in a vice and I was able to remove the rod and keeper from the piston.
@@scorey05 Awesome! 🍻
Was the clips being broke a problem?
Hi Brianna! not sure which clips you are referring to, if you are referring to the C-clips, the clip retains the push rod in place, if that clip fails, the rod could potentially pop out leaving you with the ability to push the clutch in. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I pulled the piston out all the way will i need a new one? Also my snap ring doesn’t sit/lock in place anymore. Clutch is super soft doesn’t feel like any pressure is there anymore does it sound like there is air in the clutch?
Hi Rogelio, if the piston came all the way out and the fluid leaked, it is possible to re-assemble the unit, fill it with fluid and bleed it. However this may be difficult with the master still mounted in the car and bleeding an old master could lead to future leaks. If you are still running the original master it may be best to purchase a new one to make it easier and to ensure the master will not fail down the road, bleeding new parts is much safer than bleeding old ones in my experience, hope this helps and let us know what you end up finding bud!
Good afternoon, how do I buy this piece? I am from Mexico, does it also work for a neon 2003 std, s.e.?
Hi Guillermo Munguia Olivares, I placed a link to the part on the video description. It should work on the regular Neon but you can always email DCR to confirm. Greetings from USA! thanks for watching!
Unrelated to the clutch, but is your gas pedal a little bit of a chore to press down?, my Civic has a very light gas pedal, & the SRT4 feels pretty heavy. Any thoughts? Don't know if its normaly a heavy gas pedal. Thanks.
Hi Ramiro Pinon, it shouldn't be that hard to press. It's possible the throttle body is gunk up and needs to be cleaned or the accelerator cable is pinched, damaged or needs lubrication. Let us know what you find buddy!
my clutch squeaks everytime i press on it. Would getting a new clutch push rod fix the squeaks?
Hi bud! it may be your throw-out bearing, sometimes they begin to squeak when they are close to failing but I also seen cases where they will just squeak but work fine. Here is a video on the release bearing ua-cam.com/video/_XYBiS-san4/v-deo.html if it helps...
@@AlexAutoFun thanks for the reply and info! I’ll look into it.
@@IiTzDannyy You're welcome!
@@IiTzDannyy You're welcome man!
If i have a replacement master and the oem rod isnt in it do i have to remove the retaining clip out if the piston to install the dcr rod?
Hi Bacoj! The DCR rod is larger in diameter than the stock rod, so the retaining cup inside your replacement master will probably not let the DCR rod sit into place completely (That being said if the replacement master has not been installed, it is much easier to remove the internal cup at this point that after the master has been installed in place). Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun ok thanks so much. I went and removed it anyway cuz i remember doing it to the original in the car. But thanks sooo much youve always been a huge help man
@@kakkarotskorner You're welcome Bud!
I’ve been having trouble removing that metal cup, I have a brand new master cylinder but it came with the metal cup installed, any other tips? I can’t seem to even get something under it.
Hi Eric! ah yes that infamous cup! it can be frustrating, some come off easily and some (specially on a new master cylinder) are very stubborn, tons of patience required but eventually it does come out (what I did to my flat screwdriver that I shoved in between the metal cup and cylinder is I sharpened the front like a knife, so it's super thin in the front which allows it to "cut" into the space between the cup and the cylinder eventually making enough room to fully insert it). Cheers bud!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks so much for the response, I just got a a new slave, master, and stainless steel line and Didn’t know how to approach it. That info was really helpful, I was starting to “cut” into it but wanted to make sure. I appreciate your time!
@@ChochaRico You're welcome! and congrats on your new setup, that is very good upgrade imo..
I’m gonna to soon replace complete clutch mater cylinders is leaking oil and weird thing is mechanic just replace the clutch kit with fork and ball but after long drive sometime 1st gear and reverse gets really hard to engage but when car is cold shift like nothing you think bcuz the clutch master cylinder is leaking . Also thank you for that information I really like your videos more Srt4 videos
Hi Ivan, I would definitely start by fixing the leaking master and go from there, basically process of elimination so you can see if that makes a difference, thanks for watching my friend and lets us know if you figure it out!
Same issue when is cold it shifts smooth and when its warmed up it starts getting hard but i have no leaks, but did notice the bushing in the rod is warn out.. so wondering can that be the issue as well.
The DCR metal bushing is a much better design. I haven't broken the stock linkage yet but where the eyelet attaches to the clutch peddle it's most certainly getting sloppy.
Hi Kevin! yep fully agree with you man, the DCR is super solid, I actually never knew about this weakness until on day my oem broke and I couldn't shift anymore..
Hey am I able to unlock the locking nut and adjust it with it fully installed or do I have to undo the whole thing?
Hi Adam!, yeah you can adjust it without having to remove it. It's easier to remove on and off once the original rod has been removed, so while I can adjust it with it on, I do find it easier to adjust off the car than to contort myself down there to adjust...
@@AlexAutoFun so im having a weird pop/click noise when I press the clutch down and it feels softer when the weather is now in the 80s does the weather have anything to do with it?
@@thatpurpleneon322 You know I actually noticed that my clutch pedal also developed a little bit of a click noise as my car got older (started before I did the DCR clutch push rod), I believe is the clutch pedal assembly itself as it rotates when I step on the pedal, I may just need to grease it, if I do confirm that fixes it I will let you know bud!
hey I have a quick question for the metal cup is it hard to take out and for my master the yellow/white plunger isn't yellow/white it is metal and the metal cup sits in it and it is very hard to take off and still hasn't came off any thought?
Hi Nice gaming 2! Yes the metal cup is a little tricky to get off but once it pops off the plastic plunger it comes off right away. If your plunger is made out of metal it maybe not be the original one and it's possible that the metal cup is part of the plunger or it held together differently than the plastic one, that's interesting, let us know what you find bud!
@@AlexAutoFun im assuming it is just different style of build because I cant get the rod out so the metal cup is holding it in place I will let you know soon!
@@thatpurpleneon322 how did u end up getting it out bro? Im having same issue rn😣
@@thegamerstx1267 I got a whole new master cylinder from a autoparts store and just put the metal rod right in since it was already disassembled
@@thatpurpleneon322 thx I couldn’t take it out i gave up
How did you remove the rod ? Did you just force pull it out or did you have to remove the snap ring first
My original rod just came out on its own after disconnecting it from the clutch pedal, the clip that held it to the master was broken, normally you have to stick a tiny flat screwdriver into clip to release it from the master after removing the snap ring. But I have heard its possible to pull it out by force alone (with the snap ring left in place while trying to yank it out), let me know if your come out easily bud!
Wow men mi mechanic have so much trouble whit this
Hi Jose Acevedo, while it's not to hard to install it is somewhat tricky to work under the pedals, I heard people taking out the seat to have more work space, the good thing is that once the Rod is set I think it's good to go for a while, I haven't had to adjust mine again yet, hopefully your guy figures the issue out, please let us know how if he does and thanks for watching!
Anyone know a good place to tune srt 4 Pennsylvania please let me know
I love your collection of cars bro..there alot like mine as i also like odd cars and muscle cars (mustangs) as i own a s195 model cobra and a saleen along with the srt4,s and a couple E46 BMWs also and a fox body SVO mustang (4cyc turbo) ...keep up the awesome work on these vids and check out the front angle kit from JTP racing for the gt350 it gives you amazing steering angle...and definitely go dog box in your srt4 next time as many people and i have had multiple problems with DCRs service .parts are good if you ever get them and are over priced if you do a little more checking. ..
Wow, that's an impressive collection! the SVO is definitely up the list of rare and unique cars prone to just go up in value, I will look into the dog box thanks for the heads up bud!
@@AlexAutoFun im not big into the future value of them to much as i drive them all as much as possible..mine are for fun. I,ll let my daughter worry about there value when there hers....keep up the great vids and plz do a wot box video for the srts if yours is equipped with one ..
You should do one on how to fix the emergency brake! Thanks greetings from Oregon! 👍🏼🤙🏼
Hi Johnny Guerrero, good suggestion! and my e-brake has been acting up, will add to the top of the list!
@@AlexAutoFun I need this video too. My ebrake doesn't grab until the last tooth.
Hi @@allianceofvengeance the first E-brake video is up now! it covers how to adjust it, I had the same issue as you described. Take a look...
Why doesn’t the cup stay in the master when you install the dcr pushrod?
Hi Cal Media, the little metal cup that retained the original rod is small in size than the DCR rod, so its eliminated as otherwise the DCR won't fit all the way into the master. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching bud!