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U12 Bluebird, Pintara & Stanza => performance and handling => Topic started by: blake91trx on Jan 30, 2008, 02:30PM

Title: soft clutch
Post by: blake91trx on Jan 30, 2008, 02:30PM

gday,

when i got my trx it had a very soft clutch,

is this normal or does the clutch need replacing?

cheers blake

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: Vithy on Jan 30, 2008, 02:54PM

yea my clutch is like that too since i bought the car...im just presuming its normal...4 the trx anyways still shifts gears fine both granny style and racing style

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: cruizer on Jan 30, 2008, 11:45PM

If it bothers you replace the seals etc in the clutch master cylinder. Doesn't cost much and makes a difference. Leave a day to do it and take your time. If it has too much freeplay try adjusting the pedal.

Hope that helps.

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: Vithy on Jan 31, 2008, 05:17PM

good pointer wid the free play i had a good 10 cm or more of free play on my clutch when i first got it...its way less now

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: Pringles on Feb 2, 2008, 11:36AM

grab a heavy duty clutch from the antrx.com shop and you'll be set :P :)

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: wicked on Feb 2, 2008, 12:51PM

Soft clutch isn't always bad. Importantly, is the clutch slipping? There are HD clutch kits which feels a lot softer than stockie but offers more grip.  ;)

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: blake91trx on Feb 4, 2008, 04:14PM

cheers for the replys,

no the clutch isnt slipping i was just wondering if it is normal?

thanks again

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: krayzie on Feb 8, 2008, 05:18PM

i got a slipping clutch lol. My bro broke the rear engine mount bracket and the only gear he could get was 3rd because the motor was sitting so low. SO he decided to drive 30km in 3rd in peak hour traffic.  :D  . little brothers hey.

Title: Re: soft clutch
Post by: sportman on Mar 5, 2008, 12:33PM

If the clutch is engaging correctly and no slippage or crunching of the gears its fine. For good measure replace the clutch fluid and bleed the system as many people neglect to change the fluid and it does effect the performance of the clutch particularly when racing and giving it a hard time. Clutch and brake fluid should be changed every few years as it gets moisture in it and can cause blockages and rust in the lines.