Cascade Crew

townaj · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject: Clutch help

Ok so I recently installed a Centerforce dual friction clutch, and after toasting my last clutch i want to make sure this one lasts. I want to know how I can make sure the throwout bearing is letting the clutch engage all the way..if you can understand what i'm saying...i don't really know how to put it.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject:

You mean when your foot is off the pedal, how to tell if the clutch is fully engaged?

If it's a hydraulic linkage, it is. The pressure plate has way more force pushing back on the TB than the line pressure can hold without you putting your foot on the clutch.

If it's mechanical linkage, you need to adjust it properly.

Alphius · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject:

townaj · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 11:28 am Post subject:

Yeah that's exactly what I meant. That takes a lot off my mind then thats good. I was just asking because my friend had a centerforce clutch go out in 3 months in his 2007 v6 mustang. He thought it was because it wasn't engaged fully so it was burning...he does drift though so it might be kinda hard on it...or maybe he just rides the clutch when he drives lol

Xophertony · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject:

I had a centerforce on my trans am, lasted about 30K. I just yesterday installed a SPEC clutch, we will have to see how this one lasts. My V6 fire bird has about 50,000 on a spec clutch.

townaj · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 4:24 pm Post subject:

Well thats 10 times longer than my last clutch. If this doesn't work out I'm definitely switching to spec

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject:

Even my spec stage 3 lasted 10k and that's a VERY aggressive clutch. With a bit of drag racing. They weren't highway miles thats for sure.

Someone needs to learn how to not slip the bugger.

townaj · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject:

Yeah IF that. It was only a stock replacement. I also had 2.73's. The 383 didn't help either. Or the two trips to the strip. But its kinda hard not to slip with that crappy combo.