Clutch warning signs
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Clutch warning signs
My clutch is starting to feel funky in the turbo car, it's a Spec S3 whatever metal clutch. The pedal is starting to feel a little squishy at the top, then gets good and firm progressively. Previously, I could feel the ~1/2" slop at the top, then immediate pressure. I also think the disengagement point is lower. I bled the slave and nothing changed. The clutch is about 4-years old with roughly 120-track hours. It still locks-up fine in every gear and never slips...but I think the friction material will wear down to nothing before it slips.
If it's on the way out, I'd like to go ahead and replace it, rather than lose a day at the track.
If it's on the way out, I'd like to go ahead and replace it, rather than lose a day at the track.
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That was my first thought, but I'm no expert. Have you rebuilt/replaced the master? Mine went south soon after rebuilding the slave.
Edit: Bah, ya beat me to it. I'd still say master cylinder.
Edit: Bah, ya beat me to it. I'd still say master cylinder.
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If you're bleeding them twice a year, you shouldn't have much in there. Are you using old fluid that sits on a shelf? Don't buy it in quarts, unless you plan on flushing something. Buy pints, and toss what ever is left over. Even a tightly capped bottle will absorb moisture.
Once had a Celica, and had nothing but problems with the brakes. Rebuilt and new calipers both froze up after 6 months. I finally tore down the master, and found lots of sludge in the bottom. I figure someone must have filled the thing while it was raining out to get that much water in there.
First thing I do now with any car I buy is flush all the fluids. Radiator, oil, tranny, diff, hydraulics. It's amazing how many problems go away when you do that.
Once had a Celica, and had nothing but problems with the brakes. Rebuilt and new calipers both froze up after 6 months. I finally tore down the master, and found lots of sludge in the bottom. I figure someone must have filled the thing while it was raining out to get that much water in there.
First thing I do now with any car I buy is flush all the fluids. Radiator, oil, tranny, diff, hydraulics. It's amazing how many problems go away when you do that.
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