Cascade Crew

jakemk8706 · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject: im replacing my clutch...

so...iv never done a clutch change but im not to terribly worried about it but just wondering if there is any tough spots or problem areas to watch out for when im doing it.

Leejo2005 · Member Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 466 Location: Kennewick

I just converted my Bird from 700r4 to T5. The whole thing is pretty easy, just make sure to mark your flywheel and pressure plate so you can assemble them in the same position. I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but why not It can't hurt. Also, be prepared to catch any fluid that may run out of the tailshaft of the gearbox after you pull out the driveshaft.

Be sure to do a few sweet burn outs and enjoy a beer after you're done.

Down the hatch

jakemk8706 · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

do you have to do a break in period for the clutch? or is it good to go?

Leejo2005 · Member Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 466 Location: Kennewick

I've never heard of one but I imagine driving it a couple of miles before getting too hard on it wouldn't hurt. I don't think they really have a wear pattern to develop but if you're using the old flywheel there might be some wear grooves on it and taking it easy might help the new clutch conform to them.

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject:

It will be touchy at first. You'll have to feather it more than your old clutch. Don't dump it right away, save that for a few hundred miles down the road. Upshifting often will help break it in faster.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject:

Different brands have different break ins. Especially aftermarket clutches.

Make sure your flywheel is surfaced. The break in is for the disc to seat to the fresh flywheel and pressureplate surfaces.