urS4 clutch pressure

[John Larson]

I'll not get into the whole geometry thing, but I can assure you that
increased pedal pressure is indeed a symptom of a thin disc.  Having done an
average of about 2 clutches a month for over 30 years has given me this
information, which coincides with established industry opinion.  John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ado Sigal" <a.sigal at bluewin.ch>
To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>
Cc: <JCassidy at DiamondConstruction.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: RE : urS4 clutch pressure


> Its not the worn clutch, but rather dug in thrust
> bearing surface and corroded fingers on the pressure
> plate that cause heavy clutch. No way to get to it
> on S4, so it must be changed. It happens often in
> the salt belt aqrea, and cars long standing without
> use. Make sure that high temp anti seize compound is
> applied to the p/plate fingers and t/bearing contact
> surface, when clutch is changed.
>
> HTH
>
> Ado
>
> John Larson wrote:
>
> > Worn clutches require noticeably more pedal pressure to get 'em moving.
> >
> > HTH, John
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