Mystery Spring
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Augusta MO
Mystery Spring
Just driving along and this spring fell out from under the dash onto my left foot.
I can't figure out where it came from and nothing seems to be operating any differently.
It is about the size of a silver dollar and pretty greasy.
Any ideas what it is for and where it goes?
I can't figure out where it came from and nothing seems to be operating any differently.
It is about the size of a silver dollar and pretty greasy.
Any ideas what it is for and where it goes?
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Replace the broken C6 clutch pedal assist spring with a C5 clutch pedal assist spring.
The difference between the two springs and pedal feed back is huge, and will will be able to feel what the pedal is actually doing, instead of the dead feeling you get with the C6 spring just over springing the pedal back up during clutch engagement stage instead.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...edal-woes.html
P.S, with not spring and the oem master cylinder, the clutch pedal will hang down slightly, and your not going to be able to use the cruse control since the car thinks that you are pushing the pedal slightly down (clutch pedal switch that disengages the cruse control when you start to press the clutch pedal in).
The difference between the two springs and pedal feed back is huge, and will will be able to feel what the pedal is actually doing, instead of the dead feeling you get with the C6 spring just over springing the pedal back up during clutch engagement stage instead.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...edal-woes.html
P.S, with not spring and the oem master cylinder, the clutch pedal will hang down slightly, and your not going to be able to use the cruse control since the car thinks that you are pushing the pedal slightly down (clutch pedal switch that disengages the cruse control when you start to press the clutch pedal in).
Last edited by Dano523; Jan 22, 2015 at 08:33 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Augusta MO
nevermind...I'll google it.
Are either the spring or the Tick master hard to install myself?
My dealer wants $100 just to say hello to me every time I go in, (at least that was the last charge just to tell me what a dash error message specifically meant...).
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C6 clutch pedal return spring #10376347 (larger coil one)
C5 clutch pedal return spring #12555205 (smaller coil one)
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/o...h_str=10376347
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/o...h_str=12555205
At less than $16 for both ( plus shipping), just order both and see which one you like the best.
As for the spring, it's easy to install, while replacing the master cylinder is a lot more complex (and a lot more money).
http://www.utahcorvette.com/2012/03/...return-spring/
C5 clutch pedal return spring #12555205 (smaller coil one)
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/o...h_str=10376347
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/o...h_str=12555205
At less than $16 for both ( plus shipping), just order both and see which one you like the best.
As for the spring, it's easy to install, while replacing the master cylinder is a lot more complex (and a lot more money).
http://www.utahcorvette.com/2012/03/...return-spring/
Last edited by Dano523; Jan 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: virginia beach va
I had that spring break before. the replacement is very inexpensive (forgive me i can remember the exact price its been about 2 years) just go to the parts department, they might even have it in stock. it was inexpensive and definitely a DIY 
