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Old 05-19-2003, 06:15 AM
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Default Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

My clutch has been, well not hard to push in, i have a spec stage 4 and most other Fbodys their clutches seem harder.

Well i just replaced the master (adjustable mcloud) and slave (02 slave) and it is realy soft right now.

Is there a way i can firm up the pedel feel?

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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

I installed the mcleod with an assist from Reckless. It is rock-hard. Maybe your bleed did not get all the air out? A second set of hands really helps when doing a bench bleed. I did the drill out mod about a year ago.

I'll be road testing tonight and will let you know if my pedal does not stay firm.
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

Todd helped me with instlling/bleeding with it.
he was currious why it was soft to?
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

Was the pedal pressure hard...and then gradually got soft?...or was it soft to begin with?...if it is the first...then check your clutch fluid reservoir...if you see small pieces of black rubber...then you got a defective Mcleod MC...(leaking seals) another symptom is an inconsistant clutch engagement point...I went through two of them myself...before I decided to make my stock MC adjustable...if it is the second option...then you didn't bench bleed it well enough...just pump the clutch pedal...have a buddy look at the clutch fluid in the reservoir...if bubbles form...then that's the air coming out of the system....just keep pumping until you get good pedal pressure...good luck man...

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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

Doesn't the Spec clutch use a factory pressure plate? that would likely explain pedal effort as compared to other aftermarket clutches.
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

it was soft from the begining

I think your right dave, it does have the stock, or zo6 pressure plate.
But it wasnt this soft before, Maybe it just needs bled more.
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

We bled, and bled, and bled some more with three of us There is no air in there. The clutch is working fine, but he is right, the pedal is really quite soft. Feminine-like
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

spec used to use a stock pressure plate, but not in the last year or so.

my pedal is soft as stock, no problems, just lotsa grab when you let off it

i have a stock home brew adjustable master
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Default Re: Why is my clutch pedel so soft?

Try this and see if it helps:

https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...t=all&vc=1

Let us know.

Mike



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