Clutch pedal too soft/no feel? Remove the helper spring!

Armonster

I wouldn't mind getting in on this spring business (pending a cost estimate and verification that it actually fits and works properly).

JB1

Interested in the spring, if I can't find something locally.

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KingZee

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KingZee

I don't see how the linear feel is easier though.

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roplusbee

I think I trashed my C-shaped dealios though, lol.

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Fixed. C-shaped dealios ftw

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spearfish25

Springs are cheap. I'll get in on this action.

Motion for them making a spring 'kit' that includes 3 or 4 springs of varying force. Say 25%, 50%, and 75% of OEM spring force.

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esfourteen

haha ok well they should have some news for me next week, I will find out about a few different spring rates but initially I asked for 75% softer.

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JB1

I found a softer spring that somewhat fits at my local Ace hardware. The diameter was good, but it was too long so I had to shorten it. (EOM left, Ace Right)



The problem of cutting it short is that I cannot get the cut end nice and flat. Look at the non-cut end or at the OEM spring and you will see how the end of the spring is bend back and ground off. I didn't have the proper equipment to replicate this. So when I put it back into the assembly it sits a bit crooked, it tilts to one side a bit:





Once it's all installed it looks OK, but I am a bit worried about the long term effect of the crooked spring:



So esfoutheen, put me on the list for a proper replacement spring, with nice flat ends. My hacked up one works for now, but I would like to have one that properly fits for the long run.


Bottom line is: swapping the stiff OEM helper spring for a (much) softer one does improve the clutch feel significantly and it takes care of the slack at the top that would otherwise be there when you take the spring out altogether.

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esfourteen

Yeah I had a feeling anything I found at a store would need to be cut and then might not sit right, glad it's working for now though.

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KingZee

That's awesome. Rep for you.

Waffles

Sounds like a no-brainer mod, I'll sign up for one too!

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Ron

I just took the spring out and left the assy in there, it makes no difference as far as lateral support goes since the pedal still moves sideways a bit. I want in on the softer spring please

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