Originally Posted by eliseo1981

Took the car to a new mechanic to install the clutch master cylinder and he told me the problem is not with the master cylinder but with the clutch pedal itself. Turns out it is made of plastic and wiggles left and right and this is why it has what feels like a two stage step when pressing the clutch.

He ordered a new pedal from the dealer at $30 (which in my opinion is super cheap), and will replace it at $130, he said that if I want the master cylinder replaced while he is in there he will just charge about $180 labor, which I think is not bad at all.

If anyone is looking for a mechanic who works on minis (or at least is willing to work on them) for a good price in Houston TX check out
Flannigan's Automotive
14537 Alderson St, Houston, TX

I will post updates on how things come out after he works on my vehicle, so far the guy seems honest and doesn't mind taking his time to find out more about the car. Also it helps he likes mini's and is/was considering getting one.

Originally Posted by Systemlord

I already replace both cheap plastic bushing because my clutch pedal was crooked when I would push it in, way to much plastic on these Mini's! Make sure he can get the return spring back on.

Originally Posted by eliseo1981

He mentioned it was hell getting that return spring back on but he did. Now the clutch works perfectly. I now am going to have to sell the clutch master cylinder as I didn't get it replaced and the mechanic recommended I didn't do it since it was working well.

Total price was $175 labor + $40 clutch arm. So the mechanic was not bad and if anyone needs one in or near houston texas that's where they are located (a few posts up).