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Doug85GT
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JUL 28, 08:43 PM
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I wanted to update this thread. I got the new master cylinder in. The clutch was still not releasing. I measured the travel at still 3/4". I bled and bled it some more. The pedal felt more solid but the travel was still 3/4". I thought about it and decided to mount the wheels to give the drive train a little resistance. That did it. With the wheels on, the clutch was releasing and acting normally. I buttoned everything up and drove around the block a few times. Everything worked flawlessly.
I am a bit puzzled how it is working. It does not appear to be travelling far enough to release. I thought that maybe the Fiero Store clutch arm was shorter which would mean less travel was needed. It is actually longer than the stock arm by 1/2-3/4". I can't give an exact amount because it is on the car and it is difficult to measure the way that it curves.
Lesson learned: when testing a clutch, at least have the wheels on.
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Gall757
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JUL 28, 08:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doug85GT:
Lesson learned: when testing a clutch, at least have the wheels on. |
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There must be just enough 'fuzz' on the new clutch to make contact and spin the trans. I don't think this would happen after a few days of use, or with the proper travel on the slave cylinder. You still may have air in there.[This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 07-28-2019).]
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Patrick
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JUL 29, 02:00 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doug85GT:
I just noticed that my clutch pedal is lower than my brake pedal. I guess that means I need a new master cylinder.
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After installing a new clutch master cylinder (with a new non-bent banjo), does your clutch pedal now sit above your brake pedal?[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 07-29-2019).]
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Doug85GT
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JUL 29, 11:14 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
After installing a new clutch master cylinder (with a new non-bent banjo), does your clutch pedal now sit above your brake pedal?
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Yes. It sits above my brake pedal.
The resistance is a little bit more, but still feels soft as a clutch to me. Before I could easily push the clutch pedal all the way down with one hand. Now it takes a lot more effort from one hand or two hands.
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theogre
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JUL 29, 12:01 PM
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Move the arm at the trans by hand. If needed use a cheat bar/tool but be very careful you don't force the parts. Move only until it stops.
If needed jack a wheel and put trans in gear to test clutch release w/o starting the engine.
If still have limited movement and won't release then some possible problems:
Arm hitting something.
Rod/fork binding.
Clutch disk is installed wrong. Some cars can allow you to flip the disk but it won't work when flipped, others do not.
Pressure plate and/or release bearing have problems.------------------
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