My clutch still wont work!
05-05-2009, 05:32 AM
#1
My clutch still wont work! I did every single thing in the sticky of a sticking clutch pedal. First i bled the fluid, then i took out the master cyl and did the drill mod, then i replaced the master cyl... then i replaced my slave cylinder and bled it again and still my pedal sticks down. The clutch still looked good when we took it out. What is my problem?
05-06-2009, 09:31 AM
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Have you checked your pilot bearing. An improperly installed, or damaged pilot bearing can cause some very unusual issues. It's worth a shot as this seems to be the one thing you haven't checked. You can also check the diaphragm fingers on the pressure-plate. Are they even or do they have inconsistent heights? If they are uneven then this can evidence something impacting the pivot. Let me know what you find. Thanks!
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05-06-2009, 04:15 PM
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the fingers on the pressure plate are good. The ting is, this car shifted well and drove just fine before i put the new master and slave in, except for the clutch pedal sticking at high rpms. Now it wont do anything, ya know? The reason i changed it all out was because of the shifting at high rpms.
05-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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Anyone hear about a tilton master cylinder? I heard its about the same thing as a tick, but instead of two hundred and something, it only costs around 70 bucks. Is it possible i messed up my hose doing the drill mod? Has anyone ever done that?
05-07-2009, 08:17 AM
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Tick does use a Tilton cylinder on their MC, but the unit has other important features like the machined aluminum mount that is at the exact correct angle for the F-body, the adjustable turnbuckle, and the heat wrapped connector line that I believe may be larger than stock. The whole system just works together to flow alot of fluid. Hell, I didn't even bench bleed mine, just gravity bled because it flows so well.
05-07-2009, 11:32 AM
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That really doesn't meant much honestly. I had a buddy get 3 bad slaves all bought brand new. Granted it shouldn't be defective but it can happen & certainly wouldn't be the first one.
I have just seen way too many guys waste their time on a stock master set-up. The only end all be all fix is to get rid of the stock style master. Hell, only reason I left mine in during my clutch swap was b/c it wasn't having issues yet. Next time it will be getting replaced with Tick's set-up.
I have just seen way too many guys waste their time on a stock master set-up. The only end all be all fix is to get rid of the stock style master. Hell, only reason I left mine in during my clutch swap was b/c it wasn't having issues yet. Next time it will be getting replaced with Tick's set-up.
05-07-2009, 07:19 PM
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i feel like a complete tard, a little bit... We took out the master again and bled it, and figured out that the hose that goes to the reservoir had an angle that was a bit downward. We fixed it so the line pointed straight up, and BOOM! The clutch has never felt so good. Im about to hook my exhaust back up and take it for a spin. Ill let you guys know what happens.
06-19-2009, 01:19 AM
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Wow! $340 for the Tick Adjustable Master Cylinder?! This must be one superior performance part. Considering I purchased a stock from GM for right around $200, I'll try the "drill mod" first and then start saving my pennies if it doesn't do the trick.
06-19-2009, 06:05 PM
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My MC just went out on my car. Replaced it with a Tick MC and I absolutely love it!
Sure it was a bit pricey, but i don't mind spending money to get what I want.
My stock clutch engagement use to be what seemed like a foot off the floor. With the Tick MC my engagement is about 2 inches off the floor and it makes shifting so much smoother and faster. One of the best mods I've had done, hands down. Is my car faster because of it, nope, but it sure drives a hell of a lot better!
Sure it was a bit pricey, but i don't mind spending money to get what I want.
My stock clutch engagement use to be what seemed like a foot off the floor. With the Tick MC my engagement is about 2 inches off the floor and it makes shifting so much smoother and faster. One of the best mods I've had done, hands down. Is my car faster because of it, nope, but it sure drives a hell of a lot better!
