350kmileFord

Price of parts and labor of initial install aside, what are your thoughts on each?

I've read that the hydraulics have faster movement, with less effort?
But... the mechanical setups have better feel (?) Is this needed?

I imagine the mechanical setups would slowly wear out and get sloppy, the hydraulic would probably just need a bleed every now and then.

More free space/custom placement options with the hydraulic (?)

The setup would be used on a T5 in a '66, manual brakes, inline 6.

tx65coupe

I like the cable setups the best. You can get them from Modern Driveline, Ron Morris, and Mustang Steve. Most of the Mustang shops carry MD OR RMP.

Gun Jam

I used both the mustang Steve cable setup and hydraulic.

Effort is just slightly more on cable
Hydraulic is about 10x easier to install
Hydraulic has no header melting issues cable route issues.
Hydraulic never needs adjusting cable will require minimal adj over time
As far as I could tell pedal feel is close I never felt one had an advantage over the other if cable did indeed feel better it certainly wasn't by a memorable amount.

-Gun

MustangBradley

I use hydraulic clutch actuation on a Centerforce Dual Friction. I am pleased with its performance. The biggest plus for me was its versatility in how it is installed. I have a 1995 GT motor in my 65 convertible so it was a real time saver.

67mustang302

Hydraulic wins out. They both function about the same, but routing a hydraulic line is 10x easier so you can use auto or manual headers, and they're self adjusting.

I'm running a kit I got years ago from Modern Driveline with a McLeod slip on bearing setup with a Wilwood 3/4" master cylinder in my 67. I've only have to change the bearing once. If I had to do it again I'd use the 5/8" master cylinder instead due to mounting locations, for easier pedal effort.

Starfury

Honestly, I don't see the problem with a well functioning mechanical linkage. I've run the OE mechanical setup since I got my car in '01 and I don't think I'll switch. Yes, the z-bar bushings do wear, but if you're using a modern diaphragm-style clutch, stress on the linkage isn't that bad. Pedal feel is certainly much better, which is what I like about it. I don't like the complete lack of feel in a hydraulic clutch system.

JamesW

Having had all three styles, I prefer hydraulic