Hydraulic clutch set up

[SydneyChris]

Originally Posted by Gaz64

Chris,

What bellhousing? and what flywheel?

The throwout bearing has a "stroke" of 10.5mm as per Holden SI.

So if the bearing is back 10mm from it's unloaded position, technically it should work.

Can you move the pressure plate fingers?

What is the clamping force? How does Centreforce rate the pedal feel?

hi Garry,

I got the LS3 and Tremec from Prestons in VIC as a kit, its all VE Commodore (HSV) standard set up.

The pressure plate fingers are not movable when the clutch is bolted in plate. The pedal is simply rock hard, once the play in the MC pushrod has been taken up.

While I bled the MC and slave, it may require more time to fully resolve any air pockets as per Muzza's advice.

Chris

[Gaz64]

Hi Chris,

If your pedal is rock hard, I would consider the system has been bled correctly.

So if the engine, bellhousing and transmission is all HSV (LS3, T56), then I wonder why you can't depress the pedal.

How long has the clutch been assembled on the flywheel prior to first attempt of a "rock hard" pedal?

I have had cars with clutch plate stuck to pressure plate and/or flywheel.

That's why I asked whether you can move a pressure plate finger with your hands or a small prybar etc.

I'm interested in the production date of the clutch plate 13-05-02?

Your thoughts?

Gary

[muzzza]

Sounds dumb............but is clutch plate installed right way around ?? Master cylinder valve opening when pedal is released ? muzzza