Do you think that the car needs a separate Clutch Fluid reservoir - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

drtwo · 08-11-2010, 06:34 PM

excellent. So if I see that the 'brake' fluid is getting dirty looking, I can gradually replace it with Dot4 fluid (which apparently is somehow better)?!

2SSRS · 08-11-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtwo

excellent. So if I see that the 'brake' fluid is getting dirty looking, I can gradually replace it with Dot4 fluid (which apparently is somehow better)?!

Depending on the brand Dot 4 has a some what higher boiling point, So yes you can. ( That sounds like a theme from 2 years ago)

CAMAR0 · 08-11-2010, 08:59 PM

I will be doing the GTO reservoir also to help this POS Stick / Clutch in the V6 to feel more like a decent trans. When I sit at the light after decent braking on a HOT day I get a light pulsating feedback in my pedal when the clutch pedal is to the floor.

lellowSS · 08-12-2010, 07:56 AM

At the dealership now for the same problems and they say there is nothing wrong with it. I guess I'll try the separate resevoir and also a tranny fluid exchange for RP. See if it makes any difference. Where were you able to find the 3/8" plug? Auto parts store, home depot???

Thanks for your help.

2SSRS · 08-12-2010, 11:07 AM

Any auto parts store will have it, One more thing I know as this is a new car we as customers don't think we are its right to have too change the brake/Clutch fluid in the reservoir, And i think the same way, But this is a high performances can and dos require some maintenance.

All i did was go to walmart Get some dot 4 brake/Clutch fluid .

CAMAR0 · 08-13-2010, 11:30 AM

GM put a hold on my reservoir order. Had to get on cars.com to find a vin for an 06 gto m6 to get them to release the hold.

3min3m2 · 08-16-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

GM put a hold on my reservoir order. Had to get on cars.com to find a vin for an 06 gto m6 to get them to release the hold.

how/why?

2SSRS · 08-16-2010, 07:16 PM

One more thing that they don't want you to have.

CAMAR0 · 08-17-2010, 05:48 AM

I duno why. My parts guy called and goes gm put a hold on both of your orders. We need vin numbers to get them to release it. I looked it up and called him back and order is shipping to dealer now.

3min3m2 · 08-17-2010, 07:20 AM

Intriguing. I ordered mine online so I guess I'll avoid that...?

SSOOCH · 08-17-2010, 07:40 AM

I really wish somebody would do a DIY thread or video of how to install/create a separate Reservoir.

2SSRS · 08-17-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I really wish somebody would do a DIY thread or video of how to install/create a separate Reservoir.

You mean like this one,? see post 12 and 14 for it.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31901

OUTATIME · 08-17-2010, 10:22 AM

Have you tried hard launches and has the clutch pedal stuck with the separate reservoir?

2SSRS · 08-17-2010, 12:00 PM

Yes me and more ppl have done hard launches in this car, But a separate reservoir is only 1/2 the job, Replacing the clutch fluid in the reservoir before and after a track day is the key to stopping this problem.

caverman · 08-17-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

You mean like this one,? see post 12 and 14 for it.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31901

Can you post more information about the hoses and fittings you used for the new resevoir?

CAMAR0 · 08-17-2010, 03:26 PM

It looked like you just unhook the hose from the brake/clutch reservoir, plug the hole, attach to the gto clutch reservoir. Am i right?

Petersimov · 08-17-2010, 04:40 PM

when u do this mod do u need to bleed the clutch after

clg_98ta · 08-17-2010, 07:55 PM

I just got my GTO clutch reservoir from GMPartsDirect... I ordered a month ago and got an email saying it was on national backorder (3rd time trying to order it). Then 2 weeks later I got another email saying it had shipped.

Now I guess I need to install it...

motorhead · 08-17-2010, 08:25 PM

yes

nak3dsnake · 08-17-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

It looked like you just unhook the hose from the brake/clutch reservoir, plug the hole, attach to the gto clutch reservoir. Am i right?

I'm interested in this mod as well. If it helps any on the v6 I'll probably end up doing it myself.

2SSRS · 08-17-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

It looked like you just unhook the hose from the brake/clutch reservoir, plug the hole, attach to the gto clutch reservoir. Am i right?

That is all it takes to do it, and get a 3/8 plug and 2 hose clamps

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petersimov

when u do this mod do u need to bleed the clutch after

No all you do is pump the pedal 10 times stop and pump it one more set.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

I just got my GTO clutch reservoir from GMPartsDirect... I ordered a month ago and got an email saying it was on national backorder (3rd time trying to order it). Then 2 weeks later I got another email saying it had shipped.

Now I guess I need to install it...

If you don't i will buy the reservoir from you for my Z28 next year.LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

I'm interested in this mod as well. If it helps any on the v6 I'll probably end up doing it myself.

Don't see why not use it in the V6.

nak3dsnake · 08-17-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Don't see why not use it in the V6.

True.

CAMAR0 · 08-17-2010, 09:33 PM

It's going into my V6 tomorrow.

I'll get back to you guys and let you know how the install goes on a V6.

Kilo-9 · 08-17-2010, 10:40 PM

I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking...

2SSRS · 08-18-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilo-9

I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking...

That is right its the same brake reservoir on the LS3 and L99 cars. and the same on all the V6 cars.

08-11-2010, 06:34 PM	#51
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 591 View My Garage	excellent. So if I see that the 'brake' fluid is getting dirty looking, I can gradually replace it with Dot4 fluid (which apparently is somehow better)?! __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

08-12-2010, 07:56 AM	#54
lellowSS Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clarence, NY Posts: 39	At the dealership now for the same problems and they say there is nothing wrong with it. I guess I'll try the separate resevoir and also a tranny fluid exchange for RP. See if it makes any difference. Where were you able to find the 3/8" plug? Auto parts store, home depot??? Thanks for your help. __________________ Deliv. 8/20/09 SOLO Mach X Catback, SOLO HF cats, CAI Cold Air

08-12-2010, 11:07 AM	#55
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,109 View My Garage	Any auto parts store will have it, One more thing I know as this is a new car we as customers don't think we are its right to have too change the brake/Clutch fluid in the reservoir, And i think the same way, But this is a high performances can and dos require some maintenance. All i did was go to walmart Get some dot 4 brake/Clutch fluid . __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

08-16-2010, 07:16 PM	#58
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,109 View My Garage	One more thing that they don't want you to have. __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

08-17-2010, 07:20 AM	#60
3min3m2 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SIM L-99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dunbar WV Posts: 383	Intriguing. I ordered mine online so I guess I'll avoid that...? __________________ 1st---2010 1SS/RS IBM LS3, Silver Bumblebee Stripes, Borla S-type---too many clutch issues, let her go.... Now---2011 2SS/RS SIM L99---Borla S-type, Black Rally Stripes. http://www.gofundme.com/Tom-Easter-Jr-Fund

08-11-2010, 08:59 PM	#53
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	I will be doing the GTO reservoir also to help this POS Stick / Clutch in the V6 to feel more like a decent trans. When I sit at the light after decent braking on a HOT day I get a light pulsating feedback in my pedal when the clutch pedal is to the floor.

08-13-2010, 11:30 AM	#56
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	GM put a hold on my reservoir order. Had to get on cars.com to find a vin for an 06 gto m6 to get them to release the hold.

08-17-2010, 05:48 AM	#59
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	I duno why. My parts guy called and goes gm put a hold on both of your orders. We need vin numbers to get them to release it. I looked it up and called him back and order is shipping to dealer now.

08-17-2010, 07:40 AM	#61
SSOOCH "El Dictator" Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,349 View My Garage	I really wish somebody would do a DIY thread or video of how to install/create a separate Reservoir. __________________

08-17-2010, 10:22 AM	#63
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 556	Have you tried hard launches and has the clutch pedal stuck with the separate reservoir?

08-17-2010, 12:00 PM	#64
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,109 View My Garage	Yes me and more ppl have done hard launches in this car, But a separate reservoir is only 1/2 the job, Replacing the clutch fluid in the reservoir before and after a track day is the key to stopping this problem. __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

08-17-2010, 03:26 PM	#66
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	It looked like you just unhook the hose from the brake/clutch reservoir, plug the hole, attach to the gto clutch reservoir. Am i right?

08-17-2010, 04:40 PM	#67
Petersimov Drives: 2ss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joliet IL Posts: 253	when u do this mod do u need to bleed the clutch after

08-17-2010, 07:55 PM	#68
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,690 View My Garage	I just got my GTO clutch reservoir from GMPartsDirect... I ordered a month ago and got an email saying it was on national backorder (3rd time trying to order it). Then 2 weeks later I got another email saying it had shipped. Now I guess I need to install it... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

08-17-2010, 08:25 PM	#69
motorhead Drives: yummy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: central, Pa Posts: 6,173	yes

08-17-2010, 09:33 PM	#73
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	It's going into my V6 tomorrow. I'll get back to you guys and let you know how the install goes on a V6. Last edited by CAMAR0; 08-18-2010 at 05:54 AM.

08-17-2010, 10:40 PM	#74
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,386	I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking... __________________

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