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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Im having a clutch put in this spring and was wondering what all I need to replace. My Vette is an 04 coupe. I already have the clutch. Its the Dual friction centerforce clutch. Im not changing the flywheel. Keeping stock.These are the things that I know to get. pilot bearing, remote clutch bleeder, What else..Thanks All....
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While in there I would do a new pressure plate and a new slave cylinder, along with the clutch, throw out bearing, and remote bleeder.
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While in there I would do a new pressure plate and a new slave cylinder, along with the clutch, throw out bearing, and remote bleeder.
Ok Thanks. I think the pressure plate came with the clutch. I forgot about the slave cylinder. Is there one better then my oem or do I just buy a new one like I have now.
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Replace the stiffener plate with a thicker insulated one.
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Replace the stiffener plate with a thicker insulated one.
What the heck is that?
I'd also recommend getting a new clutch master cyl.
Check for proper shimming.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 20vette0107fatboy
Im having a clutch put in this spring and was wondering what all I need to replace. My Vette is an 04 coupe. I already have the clutch. Its the Dual friction centerforce clutch. Im not changing the flywheel. Keeping stock.These are the things that I know to get. pilot bearing, remote clutch bleeder, What else..Thanks All....
Why have you decided to keep the same flywheel? Pilot bearing should be replaced as well.


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Originally Posted by Eric D
Why have you decided to keep the same flywheel? Pilot bearing should be replaced as well.

Well, I was going to get the aluminum flywheel, but Ive heard good things and bad things with the centerforce clutch, as soon as I heard bad things, thats all it took. I dont want any problems when this gets all together...
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