Hello All, First-Time Poster Here...
I'm having an issue with a clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing combination that I had installed in July of 2021.
I purchased a Super Street Pro Clutch Kit (p/n 75253) for my 2012 Mustang GT,
Along with their Aluminum Flywheel (p/n 563408) & Throwout Bearing (p/n 12).
I had Stainless Steel Clutch Line and new ARP Bolts Installed as well.
I had it professionally installed at a good shop over 1 year ago and roughly 10k miles...
In that time, I've have had no issues whatsoever; clutch feel & operation have been fantastic.
Until this past weekend with car being driven aggressively on some mountain roads...
After pulling over without any issues, and the getting ready to set off again,
Upon depressing the clutch, and trying to select a gear,
The shifter was extremely difficult to get into 1st gear (or any other gear)
Upon shutting off the engine, the shifter 'feel' immediately returns to normal.
It feels as though the clutch is not fully disengaging at any rpm level now,
even with the clutch pedal depressed fully to the floor.
It is still drivable, but the clutch lever effort is extremely high between shifts,
and the shifts must be done very slowly (allowing rpm to match gear speed).
The clutch pedal does feel different during operation, the 1st 1/3 of pedal travel feels very soft.
It only starts to feel tight around the 2/3 -3/3 range of the pedal.
The clutch still grabs hard still and holds power as normal.
The clutch is not making any new or different noises.
The brake fluid had been changed in the spring of this year, and the level has remained constant.
There does not seem to be any brake/clutch fluid leaks around the master cylinder or clutch line.
I have tried to 'prime' the clutch system to remove any air trapped in the system,
by pumping the pedal 100X or so with no change.
I am trying to identify what the problem could be.
Is there any help you could offer in diagnosing this?
I did try searching for issues of this nature, but nobody seems to have the same issue after 1yr/10k miles of correct operation,
It always seems to be AFTER an installation or maintenace event.
Thank you all!
I'm having an issue with a clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing combination that I had installed in July of 2021.
I purchased a Super Street Pro Clutch Kit (p/n 75253) for my 2012 Mustang GT,
Along with their Aluminum Flywheel (p/n 563408) & Throwout Bearing (p/n 12).
I had Stainless Steel Clutch Line and new ARP Bolts Installed as well.
I had it professionally installed at a good shop over 1 year ago and roughly 10k miles...
In that time, I've have had no issues whatsoever; clutch feel & operation have been fantastic.
Until this past weekend with car being driven aggressively on some mountain roads...
After pulling over without any issues, and the getting ready to set off again,
Upon depressing the clutch, and trying to select a gear,
The shifter was extremely difficult to get into 1st gear (or any other gear)
Upon shutting off the engine, the shifter 'feel' immediately returns to normal.
It feels as though the clutch is not fully disengaging at any rpm level now,
even with the clutch pedal depressed fully to the floor.
It is still drivable, but the clutch lever effort is extremely high between shifts,
and the shifts must be done very slowly (allowing rpm to match gear speed).
The clutch pedal does feel different during operation, the 1st 1/3 of pedal travel feels very soft.
It only starts to feel tight around the 2/3 -3/3 range of the pedal.
The clutch still grabs hard still and holds power as normal.
The clutch is not making any new or different noises.
The brake fluid had been changed in the spring of this year, and the level has remained constant.
There does not seem to be any brake/clutch fluid leaks around the master cylinder or clutch line.
I have tried to 'prime' the clutch system to remove any air trapped in the system,
by pumping the pedal 100X or so with no change.
I am trying to identify what the problem could be.
Is there any help you could offer in diagnosing this?
I did try searching for issues of this nature, but nobody seems to have the same issue after 1yr/10k miles of correct operation,
It always seems to be AFTER an installation or maintenace event.
Thank you all!