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NotoriouS14 · 02-15-2007, 01:17 AM

hi their zilvia members..
maybe you guys can help me out.
a brand new stock clutch kit was put on today on my s14 and the clutch pedal when i push it down is really soft.
should i be feeling it that soft?if not maybe we can diagnose it.
input would be helpful.thanks.

Shaminii · 02-15-2007, 01:41 AM

You probably need to bleed the clutch some more.

g6civcx · 02-15-2007, 07:52 AM

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ht=taka+clutch

AwhiteS13 · 02-15-2007, 07:57 AM

What kind of clutch? The duralast clutch i used was very soft, its just a cheap clutch, It was like 90$ at autozone, if thats your "oem" clutch then your sol.

Dream240 · 02-15-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AwhiteS13

What kind of clutch? The duralast clutch i used was very soft, its just a cheap clutch, It was like 90$ at autozone, if thats your "oem" clutch then your sol.

Yeah I bought an exedy stage 1 street clutch, which is basically an OEM clutch, and despite the clutch line upgrades, my pedal is really easy. Not so much soft...but it's definitely bled and no air. The stock pressure plates I think are just naturally soft.
I would bleed the system a few more times and if it's still soft, but the pedal returns and the car shifts from gear to gear, then you should be good.

g6civcx · 02-15-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dream240

Yeah I bought an exedy stage 1 street clutch, which is basically an OEM clutch, and despite the clutch line upgrades, my pedal is really easy. Not so much soft...but it's definitely bled and no air. The stock pressure plates I think are just naturally soft.
I would bleed the system a few more times and if it's still soft, but the pedal returns and the car shifts from gear to gear, then you should be good.

I have an unknown brand clutch and pressure plate. With new OEM master cylinder, Nismo slave cylinder, and Taka braided clutch line with no damper, the clutch effort is still soft. Sometimes I wish it was a little stiffer, but it works well enough.

smurfgcr · 02-15-2007, 09:48 AM

soft pedal isnt anything dangerous, it just doesnt feel as good. no worries about it though. if your pedal isnt returning all the way, thats when you should worry about air in the lines, or a smashed assist spring bushing.

g6civcx · 02-15-2007, 10:52 AM

I suppose you can swap in a stiffer return assist spring.

Matej · 02-15-2007, 11:58 AM

My clutch is very soft as well, and I even used DOT 5 fluid, got rid of the dampener, and I'm running a braided line straight from master to slave.
Mine is soft because my cylinders leak, you should check your cylinders. Even if it's just slightly moist, it makes a big difference.

kandyflip445 · 02-15-2007, 04:21 PM

A mitty vac to bleed helped mine a LOT. Along with the stainless line from SPL. Bleeding normally was a lot more hassle and it didn't come out as good either.

02-15-2007, 01:17 AM	#1
NotoriouS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincoseizedeuce Age: 38 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Clutch Feels Way To Soft..need Help!!! hi their zilvia members.. maybe you guys can help me out. a brand new stock clutch kit was put on today on my s14 and the clutch pedal when i push it down is really soft. should i be feeling it that soft?if not maybe we can diagnose it. input would be helpful.thanks.

02-15-2007, 01:41 AM	#2
Shaminii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VA Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You probably need to bleed the clutch some more. __________________

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kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	A mitty vac to bleed helped mine a LOT. Along with the stainless line from SPL. Bleeding normally was a lot more hassle and it didn't come out as good either. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

02-15-2007, 07:52 AM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ht=taka+clutch

02-15-2007, 07:57 AM	#4
AwhiteS13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What kind of clutch? The duralast clutch i used was very soft, its just a cheap clutch, It was like 90$ at autozone, if thats your "oem" clutch then your sol.

02-15-2007, 09:48 AM	#7
smurfgcr Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	soft pedal isnt anything dangerous, it just doesnt feel as good. no worries about it though. if your pedal isnt returning all the way, thats when you should worry about air in the lines, or a smashed assist spring bushing.

02-15-2007, 10:52 AM	#8
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I suppose you can swap in a stiffer return assist spring.

02-15-2007, 11:58 AM	#9
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	My clutch is very soft as well, and I even used DOT 5 fluid, got rid of the dampener, and I'm running a braided line straight from master to slave. Mine is soft because my cylinders leak, you should check your cylinders. Even if it's just slightly moist, it makes a big difference.