R56 Clutch Conundrum?
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Clutch Conundrum?
Hi,
I recently picked up a 2012 Cooper S. The previous owner had put a SPEC clutch kit and lightweight flywheel in it. I didn't like the setup, so I had the shop put a stock dual mass flywheel and clutch kit back in.
However, the new stock clutch feels way stiffer (heavier pedal) than it should and it squeaks/creaks when I push the pedal. I'm taking the car back into the shop to see what's up, but any advice would be welcome. I was under the impression from reading on the forums and from talking to my mechanic that the new stock clutch would be pretty light and easy going, so I'm a bit confused. Maybe the shop used an old stock clutch kit that was laying around?
Thanks!
I recently picked up a 2012 Cooper S. The previous owner had put a SPEC clutch kit and lightweight flywheel in it. I didn't like the setup, so I had the shop put a stock dual mass flywheel and clutch kit back in.
However, the new stock clutch feels way stiffer (heavier pedal) than it should and it squeaks/creaks when I push the pedal. I'm taking the car back into the shop to see what's up, but any advice would be welcome. I was under the impression from reading on the forums and from talking to my mechanic that the new stock clutch would be pretty light and easy going, so I'm a bit confused. Maybe the shop used an old stock clutch kit that was laying around?
Thanks!
#2
Usually a stiff pedal is caused by a few different things.
lack of lubrication on moving parts
Pressure plate spring stiffness usually caused by improper break-in or years of abuse.
Hydraulic issues.
I will say sometimes the aftermarket clutches can actually have softer pedal pressures than factory units of they use quality components.
lack of lubrication on moving parts
Pressure plate spring stiffness usually caused by improper break-in or years of abuse.
Hydraulic issues.
I will say sometimes the aftermarket clutches can actually have softer pedal pressures than factory units of they use quality components.
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