installed new act clutch... pedal is very stiff...wtf?
Jul 10, 2005, 02:06 PM
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installed new act clutch... pedal is very stiff...wtf?
i know the act clutch is suppose to feel stiff but i know it's not suppose to be this stiff. i can tell it's no engaging all the way and i can't push it all the way to the floor. any idea wtf i did wrong????
Jul 10, 2005, 02:46 PM
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Something is definitely wrong. The release bearing basically pulls directly on the diaphragm so there is nothing to interfere with the pressure plate's action. We test each pressure plate for clamp load so there is no chance the diaphragm is by chance way too strong. I don't know exactly what the problem is, but the pressure plate or disc is not likely at fault. Let me know what you find.
Jul 10, 2005, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gsujeff55
who did your clutch? if you can't push it to the floor there is def a problem
sounds like your throwout bearing is installed wrong
sounds like your throwout bearing is installed wrong
thanks for the help. you made me check the tb and it wasn't pushed all the way in. i was told from someone that the tb would engage itself once the trans was bolted back on. i didn't know you need to pry it back on.
thanks again!
Jul 10, 2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ACTman
Something is definitely wrong. The release bearing basically pulls directly on the diaphragm so there is nothing to interfere with the pressure plate's action. We test each pressure plate for clamp load so there is no chance the diaphragm is by chance way too strong. I don't know exactly what the problem is, but the pressure plate or disc is not likely at fault. Let me know what you find.
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Jul 10, 2005, 04:20 PM
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Guys the ACT clutch is not that stiff at all, maybe 20% stiffer than stock which is absolutely mush...I converting from an HKS which is just as mushy as stock.
Jul 10, 2005, 05:53 PM
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well i finally drove it. it feels just a little bit stiffer than stock. wish i didn't have to break it in so i can see what it really can do. 
let see if it last longer than my stock one... 3500 shouldn't be too hard to beat
let see if it last longer than my stock one... 3500 shouldn't be too hard to beat
