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aggieguy13 · 03-20-2014, 08:56 AM

Not as to say Iv never slipped it a little driving. But I've noticed lately a few times I'll be driving and shift and then a little later smell a burning clutch smell. Not bad. Just a hint. It'll go away. Then maybe happen again randomly as I shift. Maybe has to do with braking? What's the deal with the reservoir swap everyone does? Also my front brake isn't quite disengaging all the way I've found out and is going to Chevy Monday to look at that

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Spartan01 · 03-20-2014, 09:03 AM

The reservoir swap allows you to add a separate reservoir for the clutch fluid as opposed to piggybacking off the brake fluid reservoir.
It is a simple mod that takes about 10 minutes to install and is absolutely worth it.
The stage 2 upgrade is just a new brake fluid reservoir from an automatic, so the clutch line port is sealed from the factory, mainly it just looks a little cleaner.

Lingenfelter also makes an upgraded clutch return spring to make sure the pedal returns to the correct position.

AAAND GO · 03-20-2014, 09:18 AM

Brake not disengaging...I think you just identified your odor.

wakespeak · 03-20-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan01

The reservoir swap allows you to add a separate reservoir for the clutch fluid as opposed to piggybacking off the brake fluid reservoir.
It is a simple mod that takes about 10 minutes to install and is absolutely worth it.
The stage 2 upgrade is just a new brake fluid reservoir from an automatic, so the clutch line port is sealed from the factory, mainly it just looks a little cleaner.

Lingenfelter also makes an upgraded clutch return spring to make sure the pedal returns to the correct position.

+1 the stock configuration with a combined resevoir just doesn't work. You will be shocked how much clutch debris will be initially in the new reservoir (it eventually stabilizes). I am glad all of that is not in my braking system now. I had a spongy, creaky pedal before the mod. The stock DOT3 fluid is not up to it. Use DOT4 like it says on the mod version's cap.

aggieguy13 · 03-20-2014, 10:59 AM

Where to find kit? Didn't see on apex or phasetek

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gajagfan · 03-20-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

Not as to say Iv never slipped it a little driving. But I've noticed lately a few times I'll be driving and shift and then a little later smell a burning clutch smell. Not bad. Just a hint. It'll go away. Then maybe happen again randomly as I shift. Maybe has to do with braking? What's the deal with the reservoir swap everyone does? Also my front brake isn't quite disengaging all the way I've found out and is going to Chevy Monday to look at that

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I am curious as to how many miles were on your car when you started to notice this?

aggieguy13 · 03-20-2014, 11:10 AM

11-12k

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gajagfan · 03-20-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

11-12k

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Thanks! That is where I am at, and have not noticed any problems. I do not have the separator kit either, and have no problems with brakes or clutch. I mention this, not to suggest that you should not add that kit, but since it is under warranty, to make sure that it is not something else as well. MY fluid in the brake reservoir is not all that dis-colored yet.

aggieguy13 · 03-20-2014, 11:23 AM

Ya I'm already dropping it off Monday because my driver front is steeling at times. And I have like 85% pad at least left. I had the wheel off lastnight. And you can hear the pad scraping and making rough contact at all times. Feels like minuscule grooves are starting on the back of the rotor

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gajagfan · 03-20-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

Ya I'm already dropping it off Monday because my driver front is steeling at times. And I have like 85% pad at least left. I had the wheel off lastnight. And you can hear the pad scraping and making rough contact at all times. Feels like minuscule grooves are starting on the back of the rotor

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Please let us know what they say. I will be curious. If this is caused by the lack of separated reservoirs, it will always shock me as to why they made the decision to share the one. Our WS6 had 2 as I recall. I hate this is happening to you, but appreciate you letting us all know how it goes.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-20-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

Ya I'm already dropping it off Monday because my driver front is steeling at times. And I have like 85% pad at least left. I had the wheel off lastnight. And you can hear the pad scraping and making rough contact at all times. Feels like minuscule grooves are starting on the back of the rotor

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aggieguy13,

Sorry to hear about your clutch concerns, but great that you're seeking an appointment. Please keep us posted and don't hesitate to contact us privately if you have additional questions.

Kindly,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

TBone · 03-20-2014, 03:49 PM

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/manufa...s-zl1-jdpc1001

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

T.

03-20-2014, 08:56 AM	#1
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	Clutch sticking? Not as to say Iv never slipped it a little driving. But I've noticed lately a few times I'll be driving and shift and then a little later smell a burning clutch smell. Not bad. Just a hint. It'll go away. Then maybe happen again randomly as I shift. Maybe has to do with braking? What's the deal with the reservoir swap everyone does? Also my front brake isn't quite disengaging all the way I've found out and is going to Chevy Monday to look at that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

03-20-2014, 09:03 AM	#2
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	The reservoir swap allows you to add a separate reservoir for the clutch fluid as opposed to piggybacking off the brake fluid reservoir. It is a simple mod that takes about 10 minutes to install and is absolutely worth it. The stage 2 upgrade is just a new brake fluid reservoir from an automatic, so the clutch line port is sealed from the factory, mainly it just looks a little cleaner. Lingenfelter also makes an upgraded clutch return spring to make sure the pedal returns to the correct position. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

03-20-2014, 10:59 AM	#5
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	Where to find kit? Didn't see on apex or phasetek Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

03-20-2014, 11:10 AM	#7
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	11-12k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

03-20-2014, 11:23 AM	#9
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	Ya I'm already dropping it off Monday because my driver front is steeling at times. And I have like 85% pad at least left. I had the wheel off lastnight. And you can hear the pad scraping and making rough contact at all times. Feels like minuscule grooves are starting on the back of the rotor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

03-20-2014, 09:18 AM	#3
AAAND GO Drives: 14 2SS 1LE RRM NPP / 90 Lumina Euro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 106 View My Garage	Brake not disengaging...I think you just identified your odor.

03-20-2014, 03:49 PM	#12
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/manufa...s-zl1-jdpc1001 http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!