Clutch pedal feels funny

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87lc2

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I put a motorsport clutch in about 6 months ago, and since then the clutch has been stiff, but i dont mind that. However, the pasy couple of days the clutch pedal feels like its grinding going down, just doesnt feel smooth. i tried to lube under the dash where the pedal goes into the solenoid, but nothing. is this a problem, and if so, how can i go about fixing it?

 

5spd GT

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Probably have the HD clutch from ford motorsport. Those are stiff naturally.

Your bearing retainer could be getting gaulled and the throwout bearing may not be riding smooth on it...

 

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It is the HD clutch from motorsport....i should have clarified earlier, it only happens after driving for a while. At first, the clutch is smooth, still heavy, but smooth, then it gets worse after driving for a while. maybe this info will help describe my situation better

 

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mine does the same thing, gets worse with higher rpms

the higher rpm, the clutch pressure is the same, but it feels like u described

no idea ;o

 

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David's idea about the bearing retainer was my first thought too. If it gets worse when the motor/trans is hot, I wouldnt overlook something simple like the cable.

Good luck.

 

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so check the actual cable? for what? I didnt think those things went bad

 

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87lc2 said:

so check the actual cable? for what? I didnt think those things went bad

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If I were to guess, I would look at the clutch cable coming out of the firewall and run your eyes/fingers down the cable to look for any burnt spots. Possibly, once it is heated up, the cable or the material surrounding it expands (constricts the travel)?