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clutch plate issues
« on: April 19, 2015, 01:36:52 AM »
My GT300i has 2,000 miles on it and it started to stutter/shake between 7 - 10 MPH and acceleration isn't what it used to be. The dealer tells me that the clutch plates are glazed and should be replaced. Does this sound right and is it a major issue? Also are there after market heavy duty clutch plates?

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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2015, 03:47:45 AM »
I call bullsh**. There is absolutely no reason to replace glazed clutch pads, although they diagnosed the issue correctly they don't know how to fix it correctly. Glazed shoes are super easy to fix, just get the clutch off and you can simply "scuff" the glazed pads with some 60 grit paper. Good to go. Same thing with glazed brake shoes. They glazed the more slow speed driving you do, lots of stop and go = lots of glazing. It's something that is VERY easy to do in your own garage. The only "special" tool you need is an electric (or air) impact wrench to get the clutch nut off. I would avoid that shop, if they just want to replace clutch pads where they are perfectly fine, I couldn't imagine what else they might want to replace thats "broken".
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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 06:42:45 PM »
Thanks B & L! It was going to cost $350 in parts and labor...

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I second what BAL said
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2015, 10:09:59 PM »
You will need a clutch holding tool to remove the nut.
Sand the pads. Clean and reinstall. Torque nut to spec.
This should take care of your problem.
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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2015, 12:52:53 AM »
I second what BettinAndLosing said, I agree 100%

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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2015, 02:35:19 AM »
Temp solution: Clamp brakes and increase the throttle a couple times. This provides a quick fix but nothing beat cleaning like mentioned.


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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2015, 06:58:09 PM »
Temp solution: Clamp brakes and increase the throttle a couple times. This provides a quick fix but nothing beat cleaning like mentioned.
Thanks! it worked...

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Re: clutch plate issues
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2015, 07:03:08 PM »
I would try blowing out the clutch dust 1st

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