Clutch popped, what can it be?

2001 KIA RIO
120,000 MILES
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COOPN79
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When I pushed in the clutch it made a pop sound. The pedal sank and to push it in I have to push really hard. It still feels like the clutch is engaging though. I had the clutch replaced 2 years ago.
Dec 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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FIXITMR
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is that hydraulic or cable controlled?
Dec 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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COOPN79
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It's cable controlled
Dec 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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FIXITMR
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in any case, check out the parts including pedal assembly for any failures of brackets or supports and other possible breaking points.
Dec 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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COOPN79
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Thanks fixitmr. If it were a bracket or spring is that something I can fix myself? I'm just really hoping I don't have to replace the clutch, being the holidays who has an extra $400.
Dec 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Try lubricating the cable pivots.
Dec 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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FIXITMR
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until you determine problem point we wont know if it's easily fixable. when you say pedal is down do you mean freeplay has increased or freeplay has no return-up to it or actual pedal itself is out of original position?
Dec 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM
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the underhood parts can be watched operating to see if anything looks outa whack there. or you will have to have a mechanic give an opinion if you cant come up with anything.
Dec 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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