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Reuse clutch?
Any reason to replace the clutch before it all goes back together? Any prep y’all recommend?
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Personally, I always replace the clutch just to save myself the work of doing it all again sooner than later. I like later better. If it’s a fairly new clutch disc and pressure plate, probably at least change the throw out bearing and make sure everything is nice and clean prior to assembly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Why? if it has less than 5k miles run it. Scuff up the flywheel and pressure plate.
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If it was working fine then leave it alone, don’t replace anything.
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I inspect the clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel for burnt areas. Lay a straight edge on them, etc. Usually hit the flywheel and pressure plate quickly with a DA sander and an 80 grit pad. Check the disc wear grooves. Only replace if any of that looks bad.
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ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!
I have made many posts about the glass bead prep I do on a "seasoned clutch" where the excess resin has coated the surface of the clutch disc. Do a search on that topic. But I have had access to a glass bead machine (commercial glass beader) for many years to remove that boiled off resin. Disc is usually is good for at least 5 years of very hard use. I clean the pressure plate surface with clean gasoline. Tom V.
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Yeah, you can clean it up and run it, especially if it had no issues. Obviously do a visual check, and obviously clean all contact surfaces with brake cleaner.
Just like brake pads & rotors, oils from your hands is not desired, and can compromise life. .
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If it worked before why wouldn't it work after you put it back together? Back in the old days when I was always short of money I would use the pressure plate over and just replace the disc. I an NOT suggesting that but if the clutch is not excessively worn and it worked well before just use it again.
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I also glass beaded the flywheel. Used brake cleaner on the pressure plate. First make sure there is no blueing on either.
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Tom V.
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