Okay. I am replacing my stock clutch now with an Exedy Triple Cerematallic clutch. While I am replacing the clutch I am also replacing the throw out bearing and the shifter bushings.

I am also considering swapping the stock rubber clutch lines for SS Braided clutch lines. However I have been hearing conflicting things about this. Some people say it is something that definitely needs to be done and makes the drive train much better. Others say that it is a horrible thing to do and that the chances of you breaking something in the drive train increase dramatically with the SS lines.

I just wanted to get your guys opinion on this. Should I replace the stock lines on my IX with SS Braided ones? Or should I leave the stock lines in because it is better for the drive train? Thanks guys.



-Sayajin

 

Replace the clutch line and also remove the restrictor pill

 

remove the restrictor and go with the ss line, more control less slip, smoother shifting etc.etc. (BTW 49k on the stock clutch with too-many-to count track days, all at >300whp)

 

Yes

 

im gettin ss lines when i get my new clutch this month... you have more control to your clutch

 

Just did the SS clutch line/restrictor removal this weekend. It was a royal PIA, probably one of the most frustrating installs I have done. Just no room to work, had to get my wife to install the banjo bolt at the clutch master cylinder because my hand wouldn't fit. Took me about 6 hours total to do the job (also did brass underhood shifter bushings). Ended up removing the airbox, battery, strut bar to get access to everything.

IMO, it wasn't worth the effort. There is a difference in clutch feel, it is minor though. My car only has 10,500 miles, probably would make a bigger difference on a higher mieage car.

 

Just as the the SS for the brakes, more control

p.s: what is that restrictor pill?

 

Yes!!

 

SS is the way to go, i did.

 

Thanks a lot guys. It seems like the general consensus is to go with SS lines. My next question is this. Where exactly is the restrictor pill located? Is it inside the actual stock lines or is it in the cylinder or what? Thanks a lot guys. I dont suppose there is a writeup somewhere on how to remove this, since the above poster made it seem very difficult. Thanks.



-Sayajin

 

I had the SS clutch line in and it made the clutch harder to push down. I took it out becuase I drive the car more than 60 miles a day.

The restrictor pill is located in the cluthc slave cyl that sits on the trans. I limits how much fluid transferes from the cyl.

I took mine out and love it. The reason that it is ther is that if you let your clutch out too quick, it will shock the drive line. So no slam shifting!

You can also release the clutch much faster. I took it out and I get less clutch slippage.

Also do a search and you will see pictures of it.

 

Intresting.

 

Yes, English is my first language and I am not typing with my feet!

Located in the Slave Cylinder for the clutch... (Right under the air box)

It is used to engage the clutch without shocking the drive train too bad.

Launching it too hard causes TC failure after a while. Ouch $2500 each!

How does the transmission feel also? The Evo 7's had stronger Trans.

Also the 6 speed is not as strong as the 5 speed. (SO I have heard)

 

replacing the rubber stock line with a ss one is a must!

 

Do the SS Braided Line but don't do the restrictor pill (its not worth the risk)...