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mevanz
Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 12:56 am Posts: 8 Location: Milperra
Vehicle: 96 coily on 31s
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Hi guys,
My clutch is getting towards the end of it's long life, and I'm looking at my options for replacing it.
I'm looking to do the job once and forget about it (until someday I can't resist the big-wheel itch, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it) so am looking for your thoughts.
I've been checking out eBay because you can normally source most things you can find on manufacturers websites on eBay for cheaper, but I don't often shop for clutches so deciding what is a reputable clutch manufacturer and what is cheap rubbish is tricky.
A "Heavy Duty" Clutch sounds like the way to go, but is that just one of those tags that manufacturers add to their products to sell, or is there an actual difference? A Harder compound? If so how does the feel of a heavy-duty clutch compare to standard?
came across this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H-DUTY-CLUTCH-SUZUKI-SIERRA-1-3L-SJ413-G13A-1983-90-/160736719708?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256ca7b35c#ht_1622wt_1139
Says it's heavy duty. Why it's pink I have no idea, but that's not my main concern, but the price seems decent.
Also since I'm no mechanic I'd have to get it shop-fitted. I know there's a fair bit of work involved and lots to pull off, but can someone tell me what actually gets done (flywheel gets machined or something?) and how much it's likely to cost?
Your help is wicked. Ta.
Matt.
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denty802
Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:39 am Posts: 150 Location: colac vic
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:51 am |
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Most people are against heavy duty clutches as there isn't a need for the, and it becomes a pain to drive because the peddle is so heavy
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masterA
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Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:24 am Posts: 976 Location: Perth
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:22 am |
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That's not true mate....not everyone is against HD clutches Have you actually driven one with a HD clutch?! I have HD clutches in both my tin top and my LWB and they are LIGHTER than the original pedal and easier to drive Have a look at this thread viewtopic.php?f=5&t=33295&hilit=exedyEach to their own but IMO i would be getting the HD clutch
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alien
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:30 pm Posts: 16343 Location: Perth
Vehicle: '92 Sierra, 1.6efi, SPOA, 31s.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:35 am |
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i've got a jimny clutch in mine (from a wreck with 15,000km on it)... theyre the same pressure as a HD clutch, and my pedal is light as but still has feeling in it - i like it.
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BlueSuzy
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Joined: Sun May 04, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 9716 Location: NSW
Vehicle: SJ51 LWB, SJ70 SWB
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:57 pm |
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Ive used exedy stock replacement.
Only time it slipped is in mud with 4wd, or dropping the clutch onroad in 1st at revs in 2wd, but rear is welded. 1.6efi, Reduction gears and 33's
No need for a heavy duty for more $
Make sure your cable is in good condition. Stronger pressure plate will put more force to the pedal, more force on the cable when pressing the clutch. Heard a few cables have broken on here.
Jims clutch system are fully hydraulic, So they could be a stronger pressure plate
My new one is a Petroworks from lowrange offroad. See how that goes..stronger looking pressure plate, Half brass, half fibre disc. Good reviews.
Its going to be pushing a much heavier sierra though.
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Scales
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Joined: Mon May 30, 2011 9:28 am Posts: 2233 Location: Townsville
Vehicle: 03 Jim M13A no-vvt, Vinyl Spec
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BlueSuzy wrote: Jims clutch system are fully hydraulic, So they could be a stronger pressure plate
You sure about that??? Ive had to pop the cover and clean around my cable before because of mud.... and pretty sure i havent ever had to bleed my clutch....
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BlueSuzy
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Joined: Sun May 04, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 9716 Location: NSW
Vehicle: SJ51 LWB, SJ70 SWB
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:12 pm |
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I thought i remember seeing another bottle lower than the brake booster?
If not, Disregard that jim comment.
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want33s
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Joined: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 8134 Location: Sunshine Coast Qld
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I fitted a clutch kit to an NT tintop 1.3 yesterday. Exedy standard duty. Clutch plate, pressure plate, throwout bearing, spigot bearing AND flywheel machine at the clutch shop while I waited ... $145.00  Brookers Brake & Clutch Maroochydore.. 07 54439305 Only a small shop but everytime I've asked for something they have had it on the shelf.
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