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milo8604 · 05-13-2016, 11:50 PM

Recently changed my clutch and the pedal sticks to the floor at high RPM shifts. I have already purchased and installed the Lingenfelter return spring. Any other ideas I can try to fix this issue?

LSX Camaro · 05-14-2016, 12:50 AM

What brand clutch and flywheel?
What fluid? DOT 3 or 4?
How did you bleed the system after clutch install?

FunkedOut · 05-14-2016, 01:51 AM

Did you put a new slave in or keep the same one? How did it look?

dreksnot · 05-14-2016, 12:30 PM

Stock clutch for the Camaro is poop, if that's what you replaced it with. Only band-aids with return spring and separate reservoir give an initial appearance for improvement but frustration will soon return. There are other claimed fixes like swapping the master, or throwing an adjustable-style slave cylinder in there... To alleviate the clutch sticking to floor problem is to upgrade to a higher performance clutch like a twin-disc.

BlueN20Camaro · 05-14-2016, 01:32 PM

This is an issue to everyone that rides the clutch hard. Happened to me once at a track day because I rode on it, stop riding on it, it'll go away. Change the fluid to a DOT4, clean it every 10K miles, perform better shifts.

milo8604 · 05-14-2016, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

What brand clutch and flywheel?
What fluid? DOT 3 or 4?
How did you bleed the system after clutch install?

It is a Mantic single disk with new flywheel and slave. I bleed the system with the tick remote bleeder.

milo8604 · 05-14-2016, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueN20Camaro

This is an issue to everyone that rides the clutch hard. Happened to me once at a track day because I rode on it, stop riding on it, it'll go away. Change the fluid to a DOT4, clean it every 10K miles, perform better shifts.

I do not ride my clutch. I don't even drive the car much at all. It has about 1500 miles since I changed the clutch. I'll look into changing the fluid also

1KillerSS · 05-14-2016, 04:30 PM

Try reading this. This has been a common thread starter here on C5.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158655

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187120

Edited this post, I found the link I originally meant to post

1KillerSS · 05-14-2016, 04:32 PM

Their answer BTW is to buy their product. That is not what I am suggesting. The thread is however a good read.

Bo White · 05-16-2016, 01:45 PM

This is the first aftermarket clutch I've heard sticking the pedal.

dreksnot · 05-16-2016, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

This is the first aftermarket clutch I've heard sticking the pedal.

I've heard of one or two others, but can't remember who's they were.

williamp78 · 05-17-2016, 05:57 PM

Mine used to when i rode out the clutch. My 4l80E has no issues....

Centerforce_Clutches · 05-26-2016, 02:26 PM

Have any fixes been attempted yet?

05-13-2016, 11:50 PM	#1
milo8604 SSonBayou Drives: GreySS M6 SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 61 View My Garage	Clutch pedal sticking to floor Recently changed my clutch and the pedal sticks to the floor at high RPM shifts. I have already purchased and installed the Lingenfelter return spring. Any other ideas I can try to fix this issue?

05-14-2016, 12:50 AM	#2
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	What brand clutch and flywheel? What fluid? DOT 3 or 4? How did you bleed the system after clutch install? __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

05-14-2016, 12:30 PM	#4
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 (stock) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,706 View My Garage	Stock clutch for the Camaro is poop, if that's what you replaced it with. Only band-aids with return spring and separate reservoir give an initial appearance for improvement but frustration will soon return. There are other claimed fixes like swapping the master, or throwing an adjustable-style slave cylinder in there... To alleviate the clutch sticking to floor problem is to upgrade to a higher performance clutch like a twin-disc. __________________ > > 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 > > Past Builds: 2013 Twin-Turbo LSX434 M6 - 1,359rwhp daily

05-14-2016, 04:30 PM	#8
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Try reading this. This has been a common thread starter here on C5. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158655 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187120 Edited this post, I found the link I originally meant to post __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855 Last edited by 1KillerSS; 05-14-2016 at 04:43 PM. Reason: forgot a link

05-14-2016, 04:32 PM	#9
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Their answer BTW is to buy their product. That is not what I am suggesting. The thread is however a good read. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

05-14-2016, 01:51 AM	#3
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	Did you put a new slave in or keep the same one? How did it look?

05-14-2016, 01:32 PM	#5
BlueN20Camaro Banned Drives: 1LE LS3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Miami Posts: 539	This is an issue to everyone that rides the clutch hard. Happened to me once at a track day because I rode on it, stop riding on it, it'll go away. Change the fluid to a DOT4, clean it every 10K miles, perform better shifts.

05-16-2016, 01:45 PM	#10
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,090	This is the first aftermarket clutch I've heard sticking the pedal.

05-17-2016, 05:57 PM	#12
williamp78 Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: south of houston Posts: 446	Mine used to when i rode out the clutch. My 4l80E has no issues.... __________________ 2011 2ss black/wht stripes "CAM only" https://www.instagram.com/w_j_p_boss/?hl=en

05-26-2016, 02:26 PM	#13
Centerforce_Clutches Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ, United States Posts: 146	Have any fixes been attempted yet?