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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Okay, this might be in the wrong forum, but my buddy just bought a used 03 Z05 with 18k miles and the clutch pedal sticks to the floor.

I have a 6 speed camaro and it used to do this and I bought an aftermarket clutch and master. Will my friend have to do this as well?

Can any of you Z06 guys shed a little light on the subject?

I will post this in the trans section as well

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I had the same issue. I replaced the clutch,flywheel, and slave. Keep the clutch fluid clean
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Thats what I thought.

Thanks for the advice.

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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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There are 2 simple cures for this and one that is not so simple, mentioned above......new clutch, slave, flywheel!! Change to dot 4 clutch/brake fluid and keep it fresh. Change it out of the reservior everytime you add gas. Also, there is a clutch stop you can buy for around $100 that keeps your clutch pedal from hitting the floor which allows quicker shifts and greatly reduces the sticking clutch pedal syndrom. Do a search on the corvetteforum. There is a guy that just did a write up about it. Very impressive!!!

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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Look up the name RANGER... he's a member. Dude has great reviews for do it yourselfers as well.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Yeah, the stock GM clutch blows.... GO with an aftermarket clutch and the sticky pedal problem will be solved... Everyone I know has had this problem. Replaced the clutch and it goes away...

Your camaro had the same clutch...

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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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yea Ranger def knows his stuff. Great guy. iv read alot about peoples cluth stickin to the floor. worries me, lol. should I wait till it actually starts sticking to replace it, cause a few mods are going in before i put a clutch in, so i hope it last's.
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