resurfaceing flywheel?
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resurfaceing flywheel?
Could I get away with safely resurfacing my flywheel when replacing my clutch by using a 3m pad or emery cloth to rough up the flywheel surface? Or should I remove it (damn 54mm bolt!) and put it on the brake lathe? My shop has a brake lathe that can shave both sides at the same time so that both sides have the same amount of material removed. Thanks.
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Um, the flywheel isnt flat like youre thinking it is, its tapered and conical, so you couldnt use a brake lathe if you wanted to without fubaring it up. If youre going to go through the hassle of pulling it, take it to a real machine shop that can resurface it. It cost me $30 to have it done last time, and as mentioned, if its not too bad, dont even worry about it.
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I always do mine when I replace a clutch. I don't want to take a chance on chatter. It's not worth it. Replacing a clutch is a PITA, for $35 it's worth it to me.
I have read posts of guys using a "Roloc" (sp?) pad to resurface it themselves. I don't know what that is, but I would guess an auto parts store would know.
I have read posts of guys using a "Roloc" (sp?) pad to resurface it themselves. I don't know what that is, but I would guess an auto parts store would know.
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IMO, the ONLY way to resurface a flywheel is to have it done professionally. Its not worth trying to resurface it yourself. You could end up just wrecking it or something. Also, as mentioned above, as long as there aren't any major signs of damage (groves and pits), then it should be fine.
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