trying to figure out whats wrong with my clutch also (if any) took her for a spin yesterday and was perfect?! Before gearbox oil change and just after it was sticking a bit in gears the weather is a bit warmer and the new oil has had a few runs in it but still confused and no slipping crunching gears... let me know how u get on.
Excellent writeup, any time I change pads I clean the cylinders first before pushing them into the caliper though? Maybe yours didn't need a clean? I use brake fluid to lubricate around the cylinder too.