Clutch opinions for Gen1 MS3 that are not like doing a leg press

[Jtaylor]

What adjustment are you referring too?

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Jtaylor What adjustment are you referring too?

To the pedal.-
How To: Clutch Pedal Adjustment

[Jtaylor]

The clutch can only be adjusted on the 6, our cars don't have any adjustment to my knowledge.

[someguy]

Originally Posted by Raider To the pedal.- How To: Clutch Pedal Adjustment

Isn't that speed 6 only?

[Raider]

Fuck, yeah forgot. Probably needs more bleeds

[Easter Bunny]

go with the Bendix CQ pads, very affordable and great performance for a DD

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny go with the Bendix CQ pads, very affordable and great performance for a DD

Unless you're afraid these will hurt your gimpy knee too.

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Spec Unless you're afraid these will hurt your gimpy knee too.

Inb4theban.

I actually have a set of Bendix in my garage a local gave me after he sold his MS3. Unused. Well, they are missing clips, won't work.

Looking to do a Corksport pad and Stoptech steup. Or maybe some Autozone blanks.

[Spec]

I'd try the stop tech, the vatozone will work but always seem like they lose a lot of material. Good size lip on the rotor after a pad change and that was also with the little bull shit pads they sell. Not sure how aggressive the CorkSport pads are, I can only imagine it would be worse.

[Easter Bunny]

The bendix pads are $22. worth a shot. They have the same initial bite as the stock pads which is very important to me. Also very little dust my wheels have gotten cleaner since the change without washing.

[Jtaylor]

Don't go with the autozone pad, last time I purchased they had the MZ3 pad cross referenced with the MS3.

[Cataphract_40]

Jesus. Your pilot bearing was seriously fucked.

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Jtaylor Don't go with the autozone pad, last time I purchased they had the MZ3 pad cross referenced with the MS3.

That seems to always be an issue with parts stores.

[jack_hammer]

Fuck autozone

[Raider]

Got Corksport pads on the way.

[Raider]

More clutch bleeding got more air out of the lines. Pedal is a lot lower than factory. But since the flywheel was not as thick as oem, maybe it's a lower pedal? Will drive more, bleed again tomorrow. It's at least up off the floor. Anyone else with stage 2 daily driver have the same experience?

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Raider More clutch bleeding got more air out of the lines. Pedal is a lot lower than factory. But since the flywheel was not as thick as oem, maybe it's a lower pedal? Will drive more, bleed again tomorrow. It's at least up off the floor. Anyone else with stage 2 daily driver have the same experience?

I always hated that, it's like a gamble it seems.

Did you compare the old and new clutch fork?

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by Spec I'd try the stop tech, the vatozone will work but always seem like they lose a lot of material. Good size lip on the rotor after a pad change and that was also with the little bull shit pads they sell. Not sure how aggressive the CorkSport pads are, I can only imagine it would be worse.

Corksport pads are like little fluffy kittens. I've had them for 18 months and there's barely any wear on the rotor.

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Spec I always hated that, it's like a gamble it seems. Did you compare the old and new clutch fork?

I wanted to,0 but had to go in the house to get a kid fed and down for a nap. When I came out, new was in. Let's just say it was bent and good thing I swapped. Shifts are better tho.

Originally Posted by EvoFire Corksport pads are like little fluffy kittens. I've had them for 18 months and there's barely any wear on the rotor.

That is good! I plan to get rotors ordered today. My guy is coming by again today for more bleeding. It is a lot better today, but more play than I am used to.

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by Raider That is good! I plan to get rotors ordered today. My guy is coming by again today for more bleeding. It is a lot better today, but more play than I am used to.

If you don't have steel braided lines already, get them. Make a huge difference on the CS pads, gets some of the mushiness out.

[Raider]

SS helps for any pads, but not in my budget right now. Stoptech blanks and CS pads will be the formula for now.

[Spec]

Do they make a braided ss line for the clutch line on ms3?

[Raider]

Well, slave cylinder just shit the bed on my driveway. FML.

[Shwaykid]

Originally Posted by Spec Do they make a braided ss line for the clutch line on ms3?

From what I've read, the MS3 has a hard line from the factory, no rubber.

[Raider]

It is rubber at the wheels.

And my local dealers are on 3 week back order. Classic in Orlando was out. Edge Autosport called their dealer-had one. Ovenright parts from Denver. Yay.

[Spec]

Originally Posted by Raider Well, slave cylinder just shit the bed on my driveway. FML.

Get the one with the orange boot!

Originally Posted by Shwaykid From what I've read, the MS3 has a hard line from the factory, no rubber.

Nah, once you unbolt it from the trans you can swinh it out the way. I just don't know if it's rubber

[Raider]

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Spring went across the garage
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The point of failure
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Waiting to be bled.

[Easter Bunny]

Originally Posted by Raider Well, slave cylinder just shit the bed on my driveway. FML.

Wouldn't that just be shitting the driveway

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny Wouldn't that just be shitting the driveway

Urban Dictionary: shit the bed

Clutch has been bled and OMFG LOVE THIS CLUTCH!

This is a great clutch so far. Drive it a mile or so and pedal is great, it is a good thing. Highly recommend.

[TiGraySpeed6]

SO the slave cylinder musta been on the way out since reassembly, causing the funky pedal feel?

Glad to hear you're buttoned up & a happy camper!

[Raider]

Yeah, I think it may have popped out during removal, who knows. So glad it happened now, and not next week.

[Spec]

When I take my slave off, I zip tie the plunger down to keep it from over extending. Now that you have one in peices, does it have a grenade pin?

[Jtaylor]

Now you have me debating on whether or not to keep the Luk stock replacement and fidanza or go with the southbend setup

[Raider]

If you got it, keep it. But so much OEM stuff to swap too, IMO. I updated the OP to show all the crap I replaced based off of the first 2 pages of posts.

[Cataphract_40]

Glad you like it.

Where's your pedal engagement point?

[Raider]

Originally Posted by Cataphract_40 Glad you like it. Where's your pedal engagement point?

Up where it should be. Near factory, not noticeable at all. It is stiffer than factory, but I expected it. Not tough at all, and I read it settles too.

[Easter Bunny]

Did you mean to include hood struts and engine oil in the parts list?

I guess the oil is needed if you change the rear main seal

[Raider]

Yup. Fuck the prop. Made the install easier.

[Raider]

1700 miles later, I am happy with my decision. Took Tail of the Dragon great. Clutch knee only really hurt after my drive home. And it went away. But lots of shifting and no complaints.

[Cataphract_40]

Great to hear you're liking the decision. My stage 3 enduro is now almost like stock, firmness-wise. Southbend sure is good at what they do.