Sup guys. Just bought my S13! Here's a few problems...

[S13HatchLuvr]

What's up guys. Well, I just bought my first S13 hatch (it's a '91; basically stock) and it's pretty nice, overall, yet there's a few problems that I'd like to ask you all about before I go to "the professionals." My clutch slips a bit (the guy said he just replaced the clutch, master cylinder, and slave cylinder), The parking brake is in desperate need of tightening, and it needs some touch-up on the paint (but I'll have someone take care of that). I was wondering if anyone was willing to tell me how to fix the e-brake and if I could get some advice on what may be wrong with my clutch! Thanks to whoever helps me out!

~S13HatchLuvr~

[574-240sx]

Try adjusting the clutch by spinning the nut right above the clutch petal on the master cylinder. That the best that I can explain how to do it. The e-brake might be caroded or rusted. You can try br tightening a 10mm bolt on the side of the e-brake handle. I had to replace one e-brake cable and I still need new rear calipers because the seize up when i pull the e-brake too hard. Also check your rear brakes. Nick

[rousie13]

You can adjust how much the clutch grabs a lot by adjusting the bolt on the back of the clutch pedal(rod that goes to master cylinder). I changed my clutch and when I went to step on the gas, the car would just rev up until I let off the gas, then it would catch and go just fine. I adjusted the master cylinder arm and it's been great ever since. He said he changed the master cylinder, so he probably never adjusted the arm which is making it slip.

[S13HatchLuvr]

574-240sx; Thanks for the e-brake help... I just found out that my left rear brakes are leaking fluid! 574-240sx and rousie13, thanks a whole lot with your suggestions for the clutch adjustment. I'll try it this weekend and see if I can get some better results...