i recently dropped a b16a1 in my 90 si crx. i put a new stage3 clutch but the petal is so stiff that the clutch petal brakes. i have replace 2 petal assy, not cheap but is there a way to fix this so it wont happen any more.

thanks

 

like does it take more EFFORT to push in? and is this a cable tranny? if so the clutch pressure plate might be meant for the Hydraulic trannsmissions,i'm in the same boat as you, i have the obd0 b16 with the S1 cable tranny and i bought hydraulic clutch-pressure plate for my b-series tranny, all i can say its not too bad for me i haven't broken any pedals or anything it does require a LOT more effort then my prior tranmission did...but if its breaking your pedals then thats a problem.....i'm wondering if i should have anything to worry about now too...so hopefully someone helps out here! heh sry i know i wasn't any help..

 

it releases later and its hard to get it to open to get it in gear.
if i had a pic it would be easy to describe.

the brake and clutch petal a connected and the brake has 2 renforcements that hold it there one on each side of the petal and the clutch petal has a bolt that T off from the brake renforcement and the bolt bends and brakes off is it because of the stage 3 clutch being so stiff. is there a way to fix this.

 

it s a Y1 Lsd and the clutch is a XTD Stage 3 Cable clutch i think i can weld a piece of metal on the bolt and then to the floor so it can bend

 

Sounds like something is wrong if its that hard to push...I have a clutch specialties Stage 3 and it is fairly easy to push in...could you have put the clutch disc in wrong/backwards? Have you driven the car? Did you replace the throw out bearing and reassmble it properly?

 

the clutch disc is not in backwards, no i have not driven the car but my friend has a 88 civic hatch with a b18a1 and the same clutch and the same problem. i just want to fix the problem now instead of waiting entell it breaks.

 

i've got a clutchmaster stage 3 and i cant say that my pedal is stiff enough to break anything

 

i don't know that s what keeps happen to my friend hatch and i have the same clutch i guess i 'm just wanting to make sure it does breakon me

 

found the problem the clutch cable had stretched and it would not work any whys thanks for your post.

 

What kind of crazy motor setup do you have that requires a stage 3 clutch!? stage 3 is usually for full drag race cars or some crazy setup.

 

no crazy setup the clutch is a cheap ebay one. yes its a 6 puck but the clap load is the same as a stage 2 act clutch. so instead of buying a 450$ clutch u can get one for about 150 plus my friends ls can get a 3rd gear stratch all day long one night he hit a 4 gear, but it was a little wet out.

 

the clutchmasters stage 3 is good for like 350whp i wouldnt say that is serious power. its about average if you are running like 10-15psi depending on the kit used