Clutch Question

[FI Spyder]

Although my clutch is working good when I do a slow clutch engagement I'm sure I can feel a slight rumbling like the release bearing is going. I want to order on on my next parts order. If I have to pull the transmission I would probably replace the clutch disc as well so would order that as a spart part as they are not that expensive. I there any reason the clutch plate would have to be relaced. If the clutch disc isn't worn down it shouldn't affect the surface of the plate and it seems to be working OK so I assume the springs are OK. Is this thinking correct or should the clutch be replaced as a kit anyways dispite the higher cost?


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[Bobbieslandy]

I usually buy a three piece kit, friction plate, release bearing and pressure plate then fit the lot along with a new spigot bush. that bush costs pennies so is worth doing whilst everything's out.

You can reuse the pressure plate as long as there's no spring fingers missing or damaged, there's no excessive scoring where the release bearing pushes on them and there's no heavy scoring on the drive face. The friction plate can be reused if there's nothing obvious wrong with it, ditto the release bearing. But! considering the price of the parts compared to you having to pull the gearbox out a second time to change what ever part you didnt change before, you might as well change the lot.


Hope that's of some help!

Rob.

[Shauniedawn]

It's generally good practice to change all three.

Yes you can get away with just changing individual components, and if money is tight, then why not. Personally, I wouldn't though.

It's a bit like changing the oil and not the filter. The filter will last ages until it blocks, but you wouldn't would you......?

Shaun

[Hasbeen]

Spyder, I had a 7 with a dodgy clutch. It turned out to be the
pressure plate. The slot where the diaphragm fits into the cast
iron of the thrust plate had worn, reducing the movement, reducing
the clearance of the clutch when the pedal was depressed.

I would only replace the things as a unit, after that one. No one I
showed it to could pick the problem, until I took it to a place
that does exchange clutches.

My local Triumph bloke tells me that the aftermarket replacement
clutches, on the market give so much trouble, they are not worth
the saving involved.

Hasbeen