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IDEALG · 09-22-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ

Just got done installing IdealG clutch master. Was straight forward, not difficult. Just got done bleeding. Can't test now... is raining (have drag radials and no wipers).

I used a hand vacuum pump to bleed system thru the reservoir. A brass vacuum fitting was attached to a GM reservoir cap I had laying around. Pulled 10psi vacuum while the pedal was pumped similar to Jerry's video. Clutch feel is firm, I did start car and back out and pull back in. Only thing I did that I probably didn't have to do was prime the master, then plug up the inlet/outlet ports with snug fitting rubber stopper plugs before the install.

(This is how master was primed: Placed rubber tubing into full brake fluid bottle and attached other end to the master inlet port... another piece of tubing attached to outlet port with the other end of tubing going to an empty container. Pumped 5 times to get rid of all air, then inlet &outlet was capped right away. After that it was installed).

Will get into some boost tomorrow to test.

Btw- I'm hoping to take off the LPE return spring just like Kevin did... we shall see...

nice job, priming the master is a good idea you just got to be careful not to make a mess in the car lol. keep us posted.

MJ · 09-22-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by IDEALG

nice job, priming the master is a good idea you just got to be careful not to make a mess in the car lol. keep us posted.

Exactly, didn't want to make mess or lose the prime on the cylinder... snug fitting rubber stopper plugs did the trick. Am going to car show in morning. Will report back...

IDEALG · 09-23-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ

Exactly, didn't want to make mess or lose the prime on the cylinder... snug fitting rubber stopper plugs did the trick. Am going to car show in morning. Will report back...

MJ · 09-23-2012, 07:40 PM

Test went well. On the way to car show I took a private road and rowed thru the gears into triple digits. Gear disengagement and engagement was noticeably smoother. I never had any grind before, just had pedal drop to floor on occasion... which is why I have the LPE return spring. Next test will be without the spring, but won't be able to test till next Saturday due to my crazy work schedule.

Based on the improvement I've seen so far, I'd like to thank Jerry for taking the time to develop a product that really makes a big difference.

I'll report back next week without using the return spring.

kevin1106 · 09-23-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ

Test went well. On the way to car show I took a private road and rowed thru the gears into triple digits. Gear disengagement and engagement was noticeably smoother. I never had any grind before, just had pedal drop to floor on occasion... which is why I have the LPE return spring. Next test will be without the spring, but won't be able to test till next Saturday due to my crazy work schedule.

Based on the improvement I've seen so far, I'd like to thank Jerry for taking the time to develop a product that really makes a big difference.

I'll report back next week without using the return spring.

09-23-2012, 07:40 PM	#18
MJ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 403	Test went well. On the way to car show I took a private road and rowed thru the gears into triple digits. Gear disengagement and engagement was noticeably smoother. I never had any grind before, just had pedal drop to floor on occasion... which is why I have the LPE return spring. Next test will be without the spring, but won't be able to test till next Saturday due to my crazy work schedule. Based on the improvement I've seen so far, I'd like to thank Jerry for taking the time to develop a product that really makes a big difference. I'll report back next week without using the return spring. Last edited by MJ; 09-23-2012 at 08:17 PM.