Ceramic Clutch

[BurnedSparkPlug]

Hi,

I have my Z for only 6 months now, last owner got ceramic clutch and it just feels like **** to drive. It's quite hard to push down, but that's alright. (Already ordered new Stoptech slave cylinder,but might not be the problem) Worst is finding the bite point, it's like at 20% of pedal is that okay? Also found out last month when I drove into my garage that there's ticking when car is in neutral, but once I push the clutch down it or get it into gear the sound stops. I've read it could be bad bearings any ideas?

Thanks Alex

[Ben350]

As far as I know the clutches in these cars tend to sit quite high, so if it's at the bottom 20% there might be an issue, or it could just do with some adjustment. I had a new clutch quite recently and the engagement point is high.

 

As for the sound you're hearing, is it a ticking or more like a rattle? Does it sound like this video at about 30 seconds in? - 

 

 

 

 

 

If so it's nothing to worry about, just flywheel chatter. Look at the YouTube comments and they explain it in more depth. Since I upgraded to a lightened flywheel mine makes the same noise, its' quite possible the previous owner did the same thing when replacing the clutch? It's especially noticeable when surrounded by walls in a garage etc.

 

[BurnedSparkPlug]

1 hour ago, Ben350 said:

As far as I know the clutches in these cars tend to sit quite high, so if it's at the bottom 20% there might be an issue, or it could just do with some adjustment. I had a new clutch quite recently and the engagement point is high.

 

As for the sound you're hearing, is it a ticking or more like a rattle? Does it sound like this video at about 30 seconds in? - 

 

 

 

 

 

If so it's nothing to worry about, just flywheel chatter. Look at the YouTube comments and they explain it in more depth. Since I upgraded to a lightened flywheel mine makes the same noise, its' quite possible the previous owner did the same thing when replacing the clutch? It's especially noticeable when surrounded by walls in a garage etc.

Oh my the noise is just spot on, same as mine. Happy to hear that! Thank you very much!

Edited October 19, 2022 by BurnedSparkPlug

[Ben350]

Very welcome. 👍

[Stutopia]

The "characterful" transmission is part of the charm. Mine had the change in noise when the clutch was released/depressed - if memory serves, it's the release bearing, but you don't have a problem until the shifting is impacted.