Clutch popped, what can it be?

Tiny
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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.
Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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Is that hydraulic or cable controlled?
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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It's cable controlled
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 5:54 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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Try lubricating the cable pivots.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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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?
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 9:45 PM

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