RE: Clutch Pedal Woes

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> Another item to consider is the clutch pedal pressure increases as the
> clutch disk wears. The clutch pressure plate operating lever inside the
> transmission can also be binding/squeeking. 
> 
... and I believe that the fact that most cars have the plastic throw-out
bearing guide sleeve, which tends to wear and cause drag is a contibutor to
the problem as well.  I couldn't believe how easy the clutch became on the
4kSQ after I replaced it!  That steel replacement sleeve should ensure that
one contributor to difficult clutch operation will not be coming back ...

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)

... hoping to have four nicely operating clutches very soon! (2 down, 2 to
go!  :)