Jmage
09-11-2011, 09:49 AM
Hey! I'm getting closer and closer to have some work done in my tranny. I bought myself a new Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit and I still have some questions I need answer before buying other stuff and going ahead and have it done.
Pick any questions and answer your best!
1- I want to replace my Slave and Master cylinder at the same time as replacing the clutch and flywheel. Is it a good idea to replace all those things at the same time?
2- I want to get the ACT Streelite 11lbs flywheel but I'm afraid of the quality issue people had with ACT clutches. I'm also worried about using a ligther flywheel on snow/ice in winter, will it be really THAT harder to take off from a dead stop (when already spinning alot on stock flywheel)?
3- Some people said it's better to replace the Throwout Bearing with an OEM one instead of the one provided with the clutch kit because the OEM is plastic and it's... better? Any input on this? Should I order a Throwout Bearing from the dealer too?
4- My tranny makes noise when I'm on idle and while I DON'T press the clutch pedal (It goes away when I press the clutch to the floor). From what I heard it's the Input Shaft Bearing. I don't think I can hear it while driving tho... Is it worning out or our ISB are noisy like that?
5- What about the Pilot Bearing? Would it worth replacing it too? And is it something long/hard to do?
Thanks in advance, I know you want to answer one of these questions ;) And if you have the good/best parts number for the Bearings I would really like to have them!
P.S.: I'm on stock A3 with I/H/E see my member ride thread: Jmage's car (http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?65640-Jmage-s-02-SiR-NO-Garage-Queen-here...)
Pick any questions and answer your best!
1- I want to replace my Slave and Master cylinder at the same time as replacing the clutch and flywheel. Is it a good idea to replace all those things at the same time?
2- I want to get the ACT Streelite 11lbs flywheel but I'm afraid of the quality issue people had with ACT clutches. I'm also worried about using a ligther flywheel on snow/ice in winter, will it be really THAT harder to take off from a dead stop (when already spinning alot on stock flywheel)?
3- Some people said it's better to replace the Throwout Bearing with an OEM one instead of the one provided with the clutch kit because the OEM is plastic and it's... better? Any input on this? Should I order a Throwout Bearing from the dealer too?
4- My tranny makes noise when I'm on idle and while I DON'T press the clutch pedal (It goes away when I press the clutch to the floor). From what I heard it's the Input Shaft Bearing. I don't think I can hear it while driving tho... Is it worning out or our ISB are noisy like that?
5- What about the Pilot Bearing? Would it worth replacing it too? And is it something long/hard to do?
Thanks in advance, I know you want to answer one of these questions ;) And if you have the good/best parts number for the Bearings I would really like to have them!
P.S.: I'm on stock A3 with I/H/E see my member ride thread: Jmage's car (http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?65640-Jmage-s-02-SiR-NO-Garage-Queen-here...)