Another victim of the cheap a$$ slave cyl/ throw out bearing - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Clarkstar · 09-14-2017, 07:31 PM

Ordered an oem slave/ bearing...with the monster billet bearing support. And a Spec stage 2 clutch with thier steel flywheel... and the tick remote bleeder.

Already have the Wilwood remote resivour and tick ss line with the ideal garage master cyl....

camguynj · 09-14-2017, 11:01 PM

Pic worth a 1,000 words How many miles ?

Clarkstar · 09-15-2017, 06:39 AM

24k

camguynj · 09-15-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

24k

Ut oh

...that's my mileage and yr

shibbs · 09-15-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Ut oh

...that's my mileage and yr

Good news is I've got a hard 36k on mine and it's fine. Here's hoping the best for yours as well!

But yeah, I'm planning on doing a full Monster setup in there once my clutch bites the dust. I can't believe how cheap GM went on this thing.

olblue75 · 09-15-2017, 12:29 PM

2010 with 53k still living after some hard years. Want to do the the monster setup as well as the clutch an bleeder.

shaggy2002 · 09-19-2017, 09:22 AM

auto swap for the win. Going 4L80E

CamaroDreams76 · 09-19-2017, 04:18 PM

Any warning signs or symptoms of this?

Clarkstar · 09-19-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Any warning signs or symptoms of this?

Pedal sticks to the floor....then it started grinding when I push in the clutch pedal...

xc_SS/RS · 09-20-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

Pedal sticks to the floor....then it started grinding when I push in the clutch pedal...

Mine sticks, but it's just a little notchy through the shifter. I installed a return spring and no more sticking now. But even though the spring helped, the clutch action still feels like crap, and the point where it grabs is inconsistent. It's definitely a sign that it's gotta get changed either this year or next year.

Update this with your thoughts on the Spec clutch when it is installed. I'm interested in seeing what you think of it. Any reason why you chose that clutch over a twin disc?

Clarkstar · 09-21-2017, 06:44 AM

I don't think the twin disc was necissary for 475-500 hp...I called spec... this is the clutch they recommended for my application.

Clarkstar · 09-22-2017, 06:26 PM

Clutch is in... wow, what a difference. This baby grabs...but it's smooth too. It's like a brand new car. Before it chattered when taking off...that started when I installed the cam. Super happy with this clutch so far...

Wilwood resivour/ monster billet bearing support/ ideal garage master cylinder/ oem slave/ tick ss clutch line and remote bleeder line/ Spec stage 2 clutch and billet steel flywheel

maroonponyina1LE · 09-25-2017, 11:22 PM

Hello Clarkstar and the other posters on this thread,

I have noticed that upon letting out the clutch in 1st gear/launch, and I think particularly with the Hill Assist active, I will get some kind of noticeable smell in the interior. Has anyone else experienced that, and knows what the source is?

Also, I have let some family members drive the Camaro, but without any recent clutch experience, some of the launches were not clutch friendly. I am expecting to have to replace parts at some point, but everything now still works. I don't have extensive mechanical knowledge. I thought the throw out bearing was not located anywhere near the slave cylinder - I thought it was located very close to the clutch itself?

Thanks in advance for your further replies!

maroonponyina1LE · 09-27-2017, 06:48 PM

Bump -

Seeking any responses to my questions above.

Thank you!

09-14-2017, 07:31 PM	#1
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Another victim of the cheap a$$ slave cyl/ throw out bearing Ordered an oem slave/ bearing...with the monster billet bearing support. And a Spec stage 2 clutch with thier steel flywheel... and the tick remote bleeder. Already have the Wilwood remote resivour and tick ss line with the ideal garage master cyl.... Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

09-15-2017, 06:39 AM	#3
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	24k __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

09-15-2017, 12:29 PM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	2010 with 53k still living after some hard years. Want to do the the monster setup as well as the clutch an bleeder. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-19-2017, 04:18 PM	#8
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	Any warning signs or symptoms of this? __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

09-21-2017, 06:44 AM	#11
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I don't think the twin disc was necissary for 475-500 hp...I called spec... this is the clutch they recommended for my application. __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

09-14-2017, 11:01 PM	#2
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Pic worth a 1,000 words How many miles ?

09-19-2017, 09:22 AM	#7
shaggy2002 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS w RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 367	auto swap for the win. Going 4L80E

09-22-2017, 06:26 PM	#12
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	Clutch is in... wow, what a difference. This baby grabs...but it's smooth too. It's like a brand new car. Before it chattered when taking off...that started when I installed the cam. Super happy with this clutch so far... Wilwood resivour/ monster billet bearing support/ ideal garage master cylinder/ oem slave/ tick ss clutch line and remote bleeder line/ Spec stage 2 clutch and billet steel flywheel Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

09-25-2017, 11:22 PM	#13
maroonponyina1LE Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 92	Hello Clarkstar and the other posters on this thread, I have noticed that upon letting out the clutch in 1st gear/launch, and I think particularly with the Hill Assist active, I will get some kind of noticeable smell in the interior. Has anyone else experienced that, and knows what the source is? Also, I have let some family members drive the Camaro, but without any recent clutch experience, some of the launches were not clutch friendly. I am expecting to have to replace parts at some point, but everything now still works. I don't have extensive mechanical knowledge. I thought the throw out bearing was not located anywhere near the slave cylinder - I thought it was located very close to the clutch itself? Thanks in advance for your further replies!

09-27-2017, 06:48 PM	#14
maroonponyina1LE Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 92	Bump - Seeking any responses to my questions above. Thank you!