I have had moments with it in my Forester where it takes a few seconds to disengage, makes me look like I can’t drive stick (kills the car) or holds a small amount of pressure on the brakes making an obnoxious squeal as I reverse from a parking spot. Since replacing my clutch it has gone even further to holding up car for five plus seconds forcing me to drive through it by slipping the clutch and having the brakes dragging. After it happened three times in one drive I decided enough is enough.

So how does this system work you may ask? A cable that connects the clutch pedal to a brake system in the engine bay right below the brake master cylinder. When the clutch is down at a stop it will pull a lever and pressurize the brakes. There is an ability to adjust it but at this point I just want it not to exist.

Time

In this DIY you will see what I think is the quickest and simplest method of disabling it. We will leave all the parts in their locations which can allow it to be put back use if you ever need. This took me right around 25 mins with getting my tools out and taking the photos to help put this DIY together.

Tools

Tools necessary for this job. 3/8th ratchet, 3/8 socket set, 3/8th extension set, 14mm open end wrench. The only sockets you will need are an 8 mm and 10mm 1/4 socket and a 10mm 3/8th socket.

Links! 3/8th ratchet Milwaukee 3/8 electric ratchet Grey pneumatic socket set

Milwaukee 3/8 electric impact ATE long nose plier set Craftsman 1/4 socket set and ratchet

Gearwrench 14mm ratcheting wrench