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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 06:18 AM
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Okay guys/gals, here is my problem. Yesterday morning I noticed that when I was driving I had very little clutch travel before the clutch engaged. After a while of driving it seemed that I had more clutch travel before engagement? If that makes any sense, I currently have 94,000 miles on my car. My clutch doesn't slip, but could this mean that my clutch is going out? Or something to do with the clutch cylinder going bad???
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 06:47 AM
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Default Re: Need New Clutch? (Accord_Munch)

Do you have 94,000 miles on that clutch too? If so, you're probably due for a new one.
But, it could be nothing and not a problem at all. Way back when I had the stock clutch I remember some days it would feel like it was totally worn out and the next day it'd be fine.
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 06:58 AM
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Yup, all on the same clutch. At least I think it is, I bought the car with 24,000 miles. I very much doubt the clutch was changed before hand. I know I need a new clutch, I plan on getting one soon. What do you know about Centerforce Dual friction clutches?? I can order it from Nopi pretty cheap. I really want ACT, but if I need a clutch soon, then I will go this route.

Thanks!
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: Need New Clutch? (Accord_Munch)

I had a Centerforce Dual Friction. It's a fine clutch but not up to the standards of top names like Exedy, ACT, Clutchmaster, etc.
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks, I will probably get an ACT. It turns out I was low on fluid, like really really low. I just filled it up and the clutch feels fine now. It looks like it has been low for quite some time, so I will have to keep my eye on it.

Thanks again!
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 10:29 AM
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that good it was only fluid
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 10:31 AM
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You might have to bleed it to make sure you didn't get any air in the line
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 12:33 PM
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Yeah, I had my car running and I pumped the clutch slowly a few times and my buddy saw bubbles coming up. How does one bleed it? I don't have my haynes manual here at work ... it feels pretty good right now. I figure after time the air will bleed out.
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