clutch break in questions

[Cobalt camaro]

Well i installed my new clutch, and my question is should the clutch grab very well instantly or is there a break in period in which it takes for the new clutch to grab well. Also i bleed the clutch in order to get pedal pressure back but i did what the haynes manual said like 5 times and the pedal still isn't as good as it used to feel, wondering if anyone had any ideas. Oh and i did search, i have done all the steps with the bleeder tube and pushing the clutch down holding, loosening bleeder then tightening, and pumping the clutch still no luck. If anyones got any idea it would be much appreciated.

[mestupryan]

Re: clutch break in questions

Well i installed my new clutch, and my question is should the clutch grab very well instantly or is there a break in period in which it takes for the new clutch to grab well. Also i bleed the clutch in order to get pedal pressure back but i did what the haynes manual said like 5 times and the pedal still isn't as good as it used to feel, wondering if anyone had any ideas. Oh and i did search, i have done all the steps with the bleeder tube and pushing the clutch down holding, loosening bleeder then tightening, and pumping the clutch still no luck. If anyones got any idea it would be much appreciated.

from what ive heard, the conventional bleeding method(which is what you used) is pretty much useless. your best bet is to get a power bleeder like a mityvac(got mine at harbor freight for less than $40) Their a good investment, i bleed my clutch completely in about 5 mins with it.


also, there is a notable amount of play in my clutch pedal before it actually catches, not sure if this is normal though.

[bigbrian442]

Re: clutch break in questions

If you did it right the clutch should gab as good as it ever going to when new.

[Cobalt camaro]

Re: clutch break in questions

well now i'm starting to think that because the clutch pedal is not feeling as firm as it used to before i changed out the clutch, that if i can bleed the clutch good and get a good firmness amount in the pedal than that will solve my slipping problem. I made sure i kept all of the surfaces clean to prevent slipping.

[bigbrian442]

Re: clutch break in questions

Bleeding the clutch is only going to help it disengage. It's not going to help it grab any better. Does the petal have any "toe play"? That is does it go down an inch or so before you feel the pressure plate disengaging?

[Cobalt camaro]

Re: clutch break in questions

yes it does, i would say it was more than an inch.

[bigbrian442]

Re: clutch break in questions

Then the throw out bearing shouldn't be stopping it from engaging.