Thread: Clutch/Pedle Problem

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hey guys. I am have a slight problem with my car and i figured i would ask the people that know the most about 'em....YOU. Here's the prob....under full load/WOT my clutch pedle stays planted agains the floor after my 1 - 2 shift and won't come back up until after i pull it up with my toe and pump it a few times. I am driving a 2000 Camaro SS, all stock except headers and mufflers, (as far as i know, bought it that way) I will also try posting this on a camaro forum but thought i would try here first. If anyone has any suggestions for me that would be great. thanx

I had the same problem with an old Maintance truck where I was doing some volunteer work; myself, others and the mechanic worked on it by oiling, rerouting the spring and adding a heavier spring. Would work for a while but would hang up usually in a traffic jamb. It wasn't very safe!!
I finally "Fixed" it by adding a rope and when it stuck I just pulled on it
Wasn't there long enough to fix it the right way.... pulling the tranny to see what was hanging up.

ive never had that problem, but it sounds like a hydrolic clutch that needs fluid. whats the mileage on the car?

67000 miles.

I believe that should have a hyd clutch,have someone work the pedal while you watch the arm travel [yes,check fluid level first]. If it seems normal,you're probably going to have to tear down and do a goodinspection of the clutch assembly and input shaft. The only other thing I can think of is check that header heat isn't boiling your fluid.. Hank

I would say it's a case of a diaphragm clutch that doesn't generate enough pressure to overcome centrifugal force holding the pressure plate in. Take a look at some of the newer clutches (Centerforce, McLeod, and Zoom for a starting point) that have made changes in the design of the pressure plate to resolve this problem. It was a very common problem for GM clutches a number of years back...

I think Dave has the answer. We used to pull out the diaphram pressure plates and go to a three finger one to overcome this wide open throttle problem. Then some aftermarket companies started building ones that would come back up.

It's your pressure plate I bet.


Don

".....I think Dave has the answer........"

So do I. I also ran into this a couple of times in my mis-spent youth. A lot of times the problem could be resolved by clutch adjustment or peddle stop. This would prevent the diaphram from overcentering so far and usually cure the problem.

Yeah, I forgot about the pedal stop fix. You are right.


Don