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HoTWiReZ · 05-26-2019, 08:54 PM

I recently installed a monster LT1-s clutch/pressure plate/flywheel, replaced the slave cylinder, installed the billet release bearing support, replaced the clutch line and and added the Tick remote speed bleeder.

I've been a bit concerned that the clutch engagement point is nearly at the top of my pedal travel. I've been thinking the release bearing may be touching the pressure plate fingers constantly, but I didn't think that's what should be happening; I thought this would probably prematurely wear that bearing out.

I stuck a borescope in there to try and confirm. I think the release bearing is touching the fingers constantly. There are no shims installed.
https://youtu.be/6r6xNYloVX4

OK - I did some better searching on my PC and see a response from Matt@Tick here where he answers my question exactly. He says the throwout bearing will touch the fingers constantly no matter what. Whew. I should've just called you guys rather than keep worrying about it, haha.

I worry (often excessively) I'm going to do something wrong anytime I'm doing something new. The release/throwout bearing in these cars are different than what I've seen in the past; I saw there was a good bit of play in even the brand-new one Monster sent with the slave cylinder. I used to drive DSM cars and me, my dad, and two of my brothers worked on them and could do pretty much anything we needed with them, but the Camaro is a lot bigger and easier to mess up.

Winemedineme69me · 03-26-2022, 09:18 AM

How's the clutch holding up?

fz4k98 · 03-26-2022, 04:29 PM

The slave cylinder is compressed against when the clutch is engaged. When you press the pedal the slave cylinder extends to move the pressure plate fingers to create a gap between the pressure plate and flywheel to release the clutch. The bearing will always be touching the pressure plate.

The boroscope is a great tool to have and use for problem solving.

05-26-2019, 08:54 PM	#1
HoTWiReZ Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 3	Monster clutch clearance I recently installed a monster LT1-s clutch/pressure plate/flywheel, replaced the slave cylinder, installed the billet release bearing support, replaced the clutch line and and added the Tick remote speed bleeder. I've been a bit concerned that the clutch engagement point is nearly at the top of my pedal travel. I've been thinking the release bearing may be touching the pressure plate fingers constantly, but I didn't think that's what should be happening; I thought this would probably prematurely wear that bearing out. I stuck a borescope in there to try and confirm. I think the release bearing is touching the fingers constantly. There are no shims installed. https://youtu.be/6r6xNYloVX4 OK - I did some better searching on my PC and see a response from Matt@Tick here where he answers my question exactly. He says the throwout bearing will touch the fingers constantly no matter what. Whew. I should've just called you guys rather than keep worrying about it, haha. I worry (often excessively) I'm going to do something wrong anytime I'm doing something new. The release/throwout bearing in these cars are different than what I've seen in the past; I saw there was a good bit of play in even the brand-new one Monster sent with the slave cylinder. I used to drive DSM cars and me, my dad, and two of my brothers worked on them and could do pretty much anything we needed with them, but the Camaro is a lot bigger and easier to mess up. Last edited by HoTWiReZ; 05-26-2019 at 09:36 PM. Reason: I figured out this isn't actually a problem; edited to show the answer along with the question.

03-26-2022, 09:18 AM	#2
Winemedineme69me Drives: Camaro ss Chevy Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Us Posts: 81	How's the clutch holding up?

03-26-2022, 04:29 PM	#3
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 443	The slave cylinder is compressed against when the clutch is engaged. When you press the pedal the slave cylinder extends to move the pressure plate fingers to create a gap between the pressure plate and flywheel to release the clutch. The bearing will always be touching the pressure plate. The boroscope is a great tool to have and use for problem solving.