Clutch Replacement
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Clutch Replacement
The clutch has been replaced (12000 miles, 2006 MCS). As reported before, the new clutch feels "lighter", but what bugs me most is that about the first 2 inches of pedal travel are super soft before the pedal hits what I'd call normal resistance. Is this normal or could it be adjusted/tightened?
Thanks. Greg
Thanks. Greg
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Thanks! I'll try that. Greg
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^^ I am assuming he was under warranty. I would be weary of letting the dealer change my clutch again. I blew a tranny at 21-22k and they changed the clutch because it was soaked in gear oil. I struggled with that dealer because they didnt want to warranty it, and then did a crappy job (stripped my airbox screws, had greasy hand prints everywhere, and hammered the hubcentric ring to put the axle in, causing the wheel not to fit, which they forced on with an impact gun). I know for sure they didn't change the flywheel, and definetly didn't resurface it.
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I had mine disinigrate in less than that!!!
I mean COMPLETELY DISINIGRATE!!!
@10,89-miles
Not happy about it, but I had a throw out bearing go and BOOM! the rest went as well. It was not fun and the dealer was going to cover it in full under warranty and then the owner decided I drove too hard... It was not my driving style by any means. I take care of my car and it was the bearing.
Be ware of these they are made of.........what? Plastic?.....YES! Why in the hell would Mini do this??? Who knows...Just some advise to watch for.
Chris.
P.S. Don't let the dealer screw you like they screwed me...They decided that 50%/50% was satisfactory. My bill was $1,200+
I wanted one of Jan's Clutchmasters, but this is how my dad and I delt with it...should have went with a Clutchmaster instead...can't wait to build my turbo car and get rid of these S#it clutches
I mean COMPLETELY DISINIGRATE!!!
@10,89-miles
Not happy about it, but I had a throw out bearing go and BOOM! the rest went as well. It was not fun and the dealer was going to cover it in full under warranty and then the owner decided I drove too hard... It was not my driving style by any means. I take care of my car and it was the bearing.
Be ware of these they are made of.........what? Plastic?.....YES! Why in the hell would Mini do this??? Who knows...Just some advise to watch for.
Chris.
P.S. Don't let the dealer screw you like they screwed me...They decided that 50%/50% was satisfactory. My bill was $1,200+
I wanted one of Jan's Clutchmasters, but this is how my dad and I delt with it...should have went with a Clutchmaster instead...can't wait to build my turbo car and get rid of these S#it clutches
Last edited by ChrisMCS04; 01-31-2008 at 11:02 AM.
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sounds like air in the system...you can also just pump the clutch a while. It should get better with use. They are "self bleeding" according to the haynes manual...although it only bleeds itself when there is just a little air. I had a release bearing melt one time...I would love to know why they use plastic!
#15
new clutch
New clutch seems to be fine thus far, although we're only 1,000 miles into it. It was a dealer replacement, so can't tell you what parts/brands used, other than it was listed as remanufactured. Based on clutch performance thus far, I feel it was definitely the right move to have it addressed.
It's ridiculous that any new vehicle should have clutch issues, especially "performance" vehicles several years into production.
Greg
It's ridiculous that any new vehicle should have clutch issues, especially "performance" vehicles several years into production.
Greg
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