Clutch Engages off the floor
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Clutch Engages off the floor
A little background.
It's an 03 C5 Z06. Had the clutch/flywheel/slave cylinder replaced about 2,500 miles ago. The clutch is not slipping at all verified that on the dyno and by stepping on it in a high gear etc.
I replace the clutch fluid every 500 or so mile with DOT 4 fluid using the turkey baster method so it is clean. It is a centerforce dual friction clutch and flywheel.
The problem.
The clutch seems to engage almost right off the floor. Is the pedal adjustable or is it a sign that the clutch master cylinder is on it's way out. Any advice?
Thanks in advance - Dan
It's an 03 C5 Z06. Had the clutch/flywheel/slave cylinder replaced about 2,500 miles ago. The clutch is not slipping at all verified that on the dyno and by stepping on it in a high gear etc.
I replace the clutch fluid every 500 or so mile with DOT 4 fluid using the turkey baster method so it is clean. It is a centerforce dual friction clutch and flywheel.
The problem.
The clutch seems to engage almost right off the floor. Is the pedal adjustable or is it a sign that the clutch master cylinder is on it's way out. Any advice?
Thanks in advance - Dan
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Has the release/engage point slowly been getting closer and closer to the floor ??
If so ... the slave cylinder is not "self adjusting" for clutch wear.
Probably going to need a new slave cylinder.
If so ... the slave cylinder is not "self adjusting" for clutch wear.
Probably going to need a new slave cylinder.
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I do remember when I 1st picked it up after the clutch was installed and I could hav sworn it didn't grabbed so low to the ground atleast not for the 1st 200-300 miles. It seems like it has been like this ever since then.
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You should think about calling whoever installed the clutch/slave/etc. .... possibly they will work with you to resolve this to your mutual benefit .... was the slave cylinder a GM part or third party ???
Make some calls ... see what options your parts vendor has to offer .... it's not right you bear all the cost of this problem .... but unfortunately I suspect you will bear some of the cost .... just do all you can to push as much of the cost as you can to the maker of the slave cylinder since it sounds like it is the source of the problem.
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I made some calls and it has been confirmed that it is normal for a centerforce dual friction to engage so close to the floor do to it's design. I should have called first and I apologize for wasting your time BlackZ06, and I thank you for replying. If the moderators want to delete this post or leave it out here incase someone might find themselves wondering why their Dual Friction clutch engages so close to the floor, It's up to them.
Last edited by danoz; Jun 9, 2008 at 01:14 PM.
