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How would I make the Clutch pedal firmer

Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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How would I make the Clutch pedal firmer

I have stock 87 TII. No mods what so ever, except safety/reliablity. The clutch seems a lil too soft for me. Even after driving my dads old honda his is stiffer. Is this from the hydraulic setup....or just the actual clutch itself? The clutch was replaced before I got the car with Stock setup, if that info helps.

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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mmmmm I might be wrong,
but maybe it's your pressure plate that doesnt clamp with as much force as it did when it was new...

First thing to do is to bleed the system I guess. Start with that!
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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you could adjust the spring near the clutch??
also... its hydralic clutch.... so..... easy effort...
.make a custom z bar!!
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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1st gens have an even softer clutch pedal. If you want it stiffer, get higher clamping pressure plate.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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stainless steel brakelines should help some...
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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Aftermarket pressure plate... i reccomend ACT...


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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jarred
stainless steel brakelines should help some...
u mean clutch line right?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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SS clutch line will get it done. It cost like 26 bucks at corksport
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bukwild
SS clutch line will get it done. It cost like 26 bucks at corksport
I've read the SS clutch line will prematurely wear out the seals in the cylinder.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ilike2eatricers
I've read the SS clutch line will prematurely wear out the seals in the cylinder.
That is an urban myth.

What kills the cylinders is old fluid picking up condensation moisture which corrodes the bores, which wears the seals, which turns the fluid dark, which starts to leak.

The solution is to bleed the brakes & clutch every time you service the brake pads.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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If you just want a firmer pedal feel, just back off the tension on the clutch pedal assist spring.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SureShot
That is an urban myth.

What kills the cylinders is old fluid picking up condensation moisture which corrodes the bores, which wears the seals, which turns the fluid dark, which starts to leak.

The solution is to bleed the brakes & clutch every time you service the brake pads.
Thanks for clearing that up.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Wow so much info,

THANKS ALOT.
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