Clutch return spring installation tips?
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Clutch return spring installation tips?
Hi all,
Just replaced my clutch master cylinder due to clutch pedal sticking to the floor. I had to remove the spring to align the rod with the pedal. For the life of me I can't get that bugger back on. Laying on my back/side just doesn't give enough leverage to pull it back onto the pedal.
Help!
Just replaced my clutch master cylinder due to clutch pedal sticking to the floor. I had to remove the spring to align the rod with the pedal. For the life of me I can't get that bugger back on. Laying on my back/side just doesn't give enough leverage to pull it back onto the pedal.
Help!
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From: Opelika Alabama
you just have to keep trying you'll get it, it is a PITA!! BTW since your doing it put a C5 spring in you'll like it better, and it's really not a "return spring" it gives you the "feel" of the clutch, thats why the C5 spring IS better.
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From: skiatook oklahoma
since I have never actually tried to replace the spring (I have A6) , I can NOT vouch for this installation instructions...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-in-c6.html
or here..............
http://www.utahcorvette.com/2012/03/...return-spring/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-in-c6.html
or here..............
http://www.utahcorvette.com/2012/03/...return-spring/
Last edited by ChevyDave; Jul 24, 2015 at 12:51 AM.
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When I did mine, I just put the two ends in their respective holes and then just pushed the pedal down by hand to hook the center of the spring...there was no need for any leverage. And I agree, the C5 spring feels better.
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and your pedal didn't go to the floor because it was bad, it was only dirty, google" the ranger method" or do what I do Roll some paper towels up so it fits in the clutch fluid res. push it in slowly so it soaks up the oil it WILL absorb it all replace with clean fluid. don't touch the pedal while your doing this! wa-la clean fluid 76000 miles and NEVER a pedal on the floor!
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Interesting y'all say to put in a c5 spring. I pulled mine out of my c5 and preferred it that way. Much more linear feeling. That's probably my biggest gripe is the lack of pedal feeling. My 350z has a better clutch feel on it than the c6.
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From: Opelika Alabama
C6 springs were prone to breaking when the C6 first came out 05-07 and the C5 spring does give a better "feel" the C6 spring was to "heavy" IMHO
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From: Pontiac Quebec
Lmao, maybe his setting aren't set to get notifications. Probably thinking, lousy forum, no one wants to help lol
I have a friend that took it out and left it out. Some won't handle higher levels of rpm (aftermods) and clutch would stick to the floor after shifting at say 7400 instead of 7000. By taking it out and leaving it out, it remedied the problem.
The spring makes the pedal easier to press for your wife
I have a friend that took it out and left it out. Some won't handle higher levels of rpm (aftermods) and clutch would stick to the floor after shifting at say 7400 instead of 7000. By taking it out and leaving it out, it remedied the problem.
The spring makes the pedal easier to press for your wife
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Got it!
I haven't had time to fool with it lately and just got to it this morning.
Thanks for all the advice! Like most things technique is every thing. I attached it on both sides and pushed the pedal down with one hand and pulled the spring with the other and it snapped in!
As a related subject, lots of talk on the forums about dark clutch fluid and keeping it clean etc. My replacement master cylinder came pre filled with clutch fluid, reservoir attached and everything. And it was dark, not clear. Comments?
Thanks for all the advice! Like most things technique is every thing. I attached it on both sides and pushed the pedal down with one hand and pulled the spring with the other and it snapped in!
As a related subject, lots of talk on the forums about dark clutch fluid and keeping it clean etc. My replacement master cylinder came pre filled with clutch fluid, reservoir attached and everything. And it was dark, not clear. Comments?
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I haven't had time to fool with it lately and just got to it this morning.
Thanks for all the advice! Like most things technique is every thing. I attached it on both sides and pushed the pedal down with one hand and pulled the spring with the other and it snapped in!
As a related subject, lots of talk on the forums about dark clutch fluid and keeping it clean etc. My replacement master cylinder came pre filled with clutch fluid, reservoir attached and everything. And it was dark, not clear. Comments?
Thanks for all the advice! Like most things technique is every thing. I attached it on both sides and pushed the pedal down with one hand and pulled the spring with the other and it snapped in!
As a related subject, lots of talk on the forums about dark clutch fluid and keeping it clean etc. My replacement master cylinder came pre filled with clutch fluid, reservoir attached and everything. And it was dark, not clear. Comments?
here is what mine looks like. I flush it after every day at the track or once a month if I don't go.
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[QUOTE=rpmextra;1590178996]not sure about that. all dot4 brands i know are pretty clear. is this after driving it? might have mixed with the old fluid in the line and slave. there could be a brand that's darker on color
here is what mine looks like. I flush it after every day at the track or once a month if I don't go.
Nope, no driving.
The new master cylinder came with the reservoir attached and pre primed/filled with clutch fluid and it was dark.
here is what mine looks like. I flush it after every day at the track or once a month if I don't go.
Nope, no driving.
The new master cylinder came with the reservoir attached and pre primed/filled with clutch fluid and it was dark.
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From: Pontiac Quebec
[QUOTE=Whisky;1590179562]
define dark. can you show a pic? I'm sure it's fine, I'm just curious
not sure about that. all dot4 brands i know are pretty clear. is this after driving it? might have mixed with the old fluid in the line and slave. there could be a brand that's darker on color
here is what mine looks like. I flush it after every day at the track or once a month if I don't go.
Nope, no driving.
The new master cylinder came with the reservoir attached and pre primed/filled with clutch fluid and it was dark.
here is what mine looks like. I flush it after every day at the track or once a month if I don't go.
Nope, no driving.
The new master cylinder came with the reservoir attached and pre primed/filled with clutch fluid and it was dark.
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I'm sure that fluid is dark by design. But given the issue with the fluid getting contaminates from the clutch dust in it, personally, if that was my car, I'd flush it with new fluid. Not because I don't trust what's in there, but to keep an eye of the cleanliness of the fluid, it's best that it starts clear so you can see it get dirty. Again, I flush mine minimum once a month
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How to get the spring on the clutch pedal in 2 seconds with one person
I think I read every post on every site and watched every video but I could not fit both arms under the dash due to my wide shoulders. I fought for about ten minutes, got nowhere and then it dawned on me... Take a piece of string and put it in the middle of the spring where it should clip to the pedal. With one hand push the clutch to the floor and with the other hand pull on the string (by the door jam) and it will pop right into the plastic slot on the clutch pedal. There is no need to have both arms/shoulders under the dash at the same time. If done correctly it should only take a few seconds. I hope this little trick helps someone in the future!