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Why is my clutch so hard to push in?

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Old 05-17-2005, 11:39 PM
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I just purchased a c5 and it has a mcloed clutch in it. It has about 3 times harder to push in than in my ta. In traffic if I am cluthin it my leg even gets real tired. Is this the norm or is there something wrong? The shifter even seems a little tougher to shift than the ta!
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Im guessing its normal...stronger fingers on the PP means it may disengage a little harder.
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Stock hydraulics or upgraded (2001+)? From what I've read, one of the benefits of upgrading the hydraulics on pre-01 F-bodys is a softer pedal with aftermarket clutches. Not sure if it also applies to C5's.
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It is normal... I had a McLeod single kevlar/organic disk clutch and it was noticeably firmer than the stock clutch.

My Ram Powergrip HD is every bit as firm as well... just holds better.
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If it has the McL master it will have a harder pedal. Larger bore size.



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