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Old May 6, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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ACT MB8-HDSS clutch
I've seen a couple reports of failure but it's a lot less common with the HD than other pressure plates. I have one without an upgrade...I'll try my luck for now.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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I've seen a couple reports of failure but it's a lot less common with the HD than other pressure plates. I have one without an upgrade...I'll try my luck for now.
Yea i have the ACT Xtreme heavy duty street disk so im hoping itll be ok without the upgraded plunger. SSP said it would be perfectly fine so im going to run with it.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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My seals went in my SSP master cylinder within 3k miles. Kris at SSP hooked me up with some new seals for free.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CatalystGod
yes, your MC is most likely going to give up sooner or later. Get the AMS reinforcement ring if you're on a budget and cannot return the OEM part or the SSP MC kit if you got cash.

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http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...ment-Ring.html

http://www.sspperformance.com/produc...cPath=33_39_95

If you go SSP, get the Plunger AND the MC if possible, for everlasting peace of mind, so to speak.
Do you have any info for one that applies to an 02 lancer OZ Rally?

Thanks for the help!
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Old May 6, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tildeathdouswat
I recommend buying the upgraded plunger too when you order the SSP MC, SSP released it days after I had their MC installed. After 2k miles with the SSP MC and stock plastic plunger, the plunger snapped in two pieces while driving. I do have the exedy stage 2 HD, so guess it was a matter of time.
Ah crap this is what I was hoping to never hear about. I still have the plastic plunger in there. I guess I'll wait for the revised design with seals to order the arm.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by eusgen
Do you have any info for one that applies to an 02 lancer OZ Rally?

Thanks for the help!

I have no clue unfortunately. My knowledge is completely limited to the X and X alone. I read up a lot even during work about the X and it takes up too much time. If I started following the other stuff too, I'd have to leave my job . Sorry I couldn't be of help. You're at the mercy of your own search capabilities or other more knowledgeable people on the forum on that one I'm afraid.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by beetle_orange
how is the SSP clutch master working for you? did you have to replace the seal a few times? has it been working perfectly for you since the install? brake fluid turning grayish?
sorry it toke so long for me to answer. its an awesome piece, shifters are smoother, so far so good. i havent had to replace the seal. i havent looked at the color of the brake fluid.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Are people seeing this problem on their stock clutch or is it mostly with aftermarket ones?
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zerocooll21
Are people seeing this problem on their stock clutch or is it mostly with aftermarket ones?
I drove with the stock CMC with a Exedy Stage 2 HD Clutch for about 7k miles before it busted.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zerocooll21
Are people seeing this problem on their stock clutch or is it mostly with aftermarket ones?

only aftermarket clutches. stock clutch with stock MC gives no issues at all.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RaysEvoX
sorry it toke so long for me to answer. its an awesome piece, shifters are smoother, so far so good. i havent had to replace the seal. i havent looked at the color of the brake fluid.
how long has it been since you replaced the seal?
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Good to know, thanks for the info fellas.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by beetle_orange
how long has it been since you replaced the seal?
I never had to replace the seal.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Ah crap this is what I was hoping to never hear about. I still have the plastic plunger in there. I guess I'll wait for the revised design with seals to order the arm.
Ya it sucks had to basically reinstall the MC all over again, but shouldnt have any more problems after this....... hopefully.

Originally Posted by RaysEvoX
I drove with the stock CMC with a Exedy Stage 2 HD Clutch for about 7k miles before it busted.
Yup thats about what i got out of the stock MC with AMS ring with the exedy stage 2 hd also. Mine never broke but i could tell it was about to go, the pedal felt loose and the engagment point was way lower then usual.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Thats really troubling that they fail after basic bolt ons and a upgraded clutch. I know the better clutches put more stress on the stock CMC but they should have been designed a little better. Makes you wonder what else was designed barely good enough.
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