Clutch release issue.

[wiseco7mgt]

So i fitted up my clutch and pressure plate i had rebuilt by a shop in Australia and put it all back like it used to be, carefully installing all the washers in the right order e.t.c and when i push the clutch peddle to the floor it won't dissengage.
I refitted a new clutch slave and clutch master and checked for leaks in the lines and there was none, bled the system probably 10 times now and seem to have a good peddle feel but it's not quite enough to dissengage the clutch.
I then made a tool to check the throwout distance required out of a old clutch slave and a bolt with one end rounded off with an adjusting nut to lengthen the rod to suit, and breathed a sigh of relief when the clutch disengaged nicely travelling approxly 10mm more than factory slave can travel.
Now how do i solve this problem the right way? Do i build a custom rod the correct length i need? Do i need a special clutch slave cylinder that has more travel? (smaller bore). Im just a bit stumped, normally i can get enough travel when doing this job with factory adjustment.
cheers guys, any help or suggestions would be great from people who have encountered the same problem.

 

[IJ.]

What's the pedal freeplay like Pete?

 

[wiseco7mgt]

What's the pedal freeplay like Pete?

Yeah theres a bit there Ian. I will play with that some more today to see if i can tweak for more travel but im not sure it will be enough. It's like the clutch plate is too thick. I have another idea though, if i add spacers to the mount that holds the clutch fork will that give me more or less pedal? i'll have another play now.

 

[IJ.]

I'd wind some freeplay out first Pete.

 

[wiseco7mgt]

I'd wind some freeplay out first Pete.

Ok Ian will do that now.

 

[IJ.]

May just have an assload of air in there..

 

[wiseco7mgt]

Ok i wound it out all the way but it still isn't quite enough, i think ill go back over the bleeding again to see if i can find any more bubbles and then i'll make a custom slave rod or adjust the clutch fork mount to suit.

 

[IJ.]

If the step is machined correctly on the flywheel you shouldn't need custom parts Pete....

I always had good luck vacuum bleeding mine could never get all the air out pumping the pedal.

 

[rayall01]

If the step is machined correctly on the flywheel you shouldn't need custom parts Pete....

I always had good luck vacuum bleeding mine could never get all the air out pumping the pedal.

Bench bleed my man. Solves that problem nicely.

 

[IJ.]

Why would I bother and risk the paint when I have a single person vacuum bleeder?

 

[rayall01]

Just an alternative, especially for those without a vacuum bleeder.

 

[wiseco7mgt]

In the past with clutches i've never had any problems bleeding this way, but i'll certainly try anything once (well nearly anything ).
Hows the vacuum bleeder work? And where can i buy one?

 

[rayall01]

^ Try ebay. Here's a link to one in the states for example.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mity...Z350216498156QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

 

[IJ.]

Pete: Repco stock the Mity Vac pump and a one man bleed bottle I use it for any bleeding work as pumping the pedal tends to aerate the fluid.