[Z06] Clutch Pedal Feel?
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Clutch Pedal Feel?
Maybe someone can answer a question for me. How is the clutch pedal supposed to feel when pressed at higher RPM's? My clutch and pedal function normally and shifts are fine but I can feel the engine through the clutch pedal when RPM's go above 3000 and I am doing moderate to spirited driving. This would happen sometimes when I had the stock master cylinder but seems more noticeable since I installed a Tick adjustable mc.
Is this normal with the Tick? What else could be going on?
I have done a lot of searching and I have found that people say everything from "this is normal", "the clutch may have an imbalance", "the throw out bearing may be going out", "the pilot bearing may be bad", etc. But nothing truly definitive.
I do intend to change the clutch, pilot, and slave/throw out bearing eventually so I may not worry about it and just enjoy the car.
I am just trying to figure out what is normal for a Z06 Corvette since I have never had a car like this.
Is this normal with the Tick? What else could be going on?
I have done a lot of searching and I have found that people say everything from "this is normal", "the clutch may have an imbalance", "the throw out bearing may be going out", "the pilot bearing may be bad", etc. But nothing truly definitive.
I do intend to change the clutch, pilot, and slave/throw out bearing eventually so I may not worry about it and just enjoy the car.
I am just trying to figure out what is normal for a Z06 Corvette since I have never had a car like this.
Last edited by Spaceme1117; Jun 25, 2017 at 09:40 PM.
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Hard to diagnose over the internet but I can tell you that I don't notice this on my tick MC. I would double check your install and make you have the gasket/o-ring that helps seats the MC to the firewall. If that is missing I can imagine you would get some vibration. If that's not the case then the problem probably is somewhere deeper into your drivetrain.
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Hard to diagnose over the internet but I can tell you that I don't notice this on my tick MC. I would double check your install and make you have the gasket/o-ring that helps seats the MC to the firewall. If that is missing I can imagine you would get some vibration. If that's not the case then the problem probably is somewhere deeper into your drivetrain.
I installed an LS7 clutch, flywheel and replaced the pilot bearing and slave and everything was in good condition so the vibrations weren't coming from that. Torque tube and bearings were solid also. That's why I think it may be the engine mounts. Car is at 94K miles on the original mounts so I think it's time.
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I feel it in the pedal once it is pass the disengagement point everywhere in the travel to the floor above 2500 rpm's. I think it is normal at this point. With the factory MC, it was much less noticeable. I think since the Tick is bolted directly to the pedal assembly, it is transferring normal engine vibration more strongly. And I suspect my motor mounts are a bit worn.
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thats your ls7 clutch, i hated mine! i had a monster stg2 in my 03z after it got wrecked i bought a 01z (3 days later) with the ls7 the cars was both around 450/400 rear wheel at that time. i noticed right away that the ls7 i felt feedback in the peddle and the ls7 would push back as i rolled into the throttle (push peddle up) holding power sucked barely able to get a chirp out of 3rd, i swapped my monster clutch in my 01 and it was night and day difference! no more feedback holding power was a LOT better so much that 4th gear i would get a enough will spin to make the back end wiggle some
its possible you have other problems? since i had both cars 3 days a part the differences was very noticeable for me
its possible you have other problems? since i had both cars 3 days a part the differences was very noticeable for me
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thats your ls7 clutch, i hated mine! i had a monster stg2 in my 03z after it got wrecked i bought a 01z (3 days later) with the ls7 the cars was both around 450/400 rear wheel at that time. i noticed right away that the ls7 i felt feedback in the peddle and the ls7 would push back as i rolled into the throttle (push peddle up) holding power sucked barely able to get a chirp out of 3rd, i swapped my monster clutch in my 01 and it was night and day difference! no more feedback holding power was a LOT better so much that 4th gear i would get a enough will spin to make the back end wiggle some
its possible you have other problems? since i had both cars 3 days a part the differences was very noticeable for me
its possible you have other problems? since i had both cars 3 days a part the differences was very noticeable for me
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