help: flywheel/clutch
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So I went to a local tranny shop to see what they would advise me. They told me the pressure plate looked fine, the disc should get replaced, and the flywheel can still be used since the scratches are so light you can almost feel nothing, but if I didn't feel comfortable I can replace. I asked if the flywheel can be resurfaced and they said it can but I would probably run into vibration problems since resurfacing may weaken the flywheel. Any thoughts?
Also, when replacing the disc do I need to get the same brand/modle as the last or can my pressure plate work with other disc(s)? I have a McLeod Super StreetPro Clutch Kit.
Also, when replacing the disc do I need to get the same brand/modle as the last or can my pressure plate work with other disc(s)? I have a McLeod Super StreetPro Clutch Kit.
You can also have the pressure plate resurfaced, but that a little trickier, and usually isn't worth the money/trouble. It's cheaper and easier to simply replace it.
If you re-use the pre4ssure plate, it's important to use the same type of disc. Just like brake rotors, a certain amount of material is deposited on the surface. A differant disc material may not be compatable, and you'll get chattering and poor performance.
If you have a breake rotor hone, you can hone (not cut) the surface of the pressure plate.
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well i purchased the same disc 500 series. Can I use the brake rotor hone on my flywheel. Also, is this something I can do myself at home?
Last edited by roka-88; Feb 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM.
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This is a brake hone.
http://www.amazon.com/Flex-Hone-Flyw.../dp/B00063VDEI
I use an 80 grit hone on my rotors. You can put a new surface on the disc and the pressure plate if they're in pretty good shape to begin with. Just go slow and move evenly o get a consistant surface.
Looking at the flywheel picture, a simple honing probably won't get it. But I'd probably try it on the pressure plate and see what you get.
http://www.amazon.com/Flex-Hone-Flyw.../dp/B00063VDEI
I use an 80 grit hone on my rotors. You can put a new surface on the disc and the pressure plate if they're in pretty good shape to begin with. Just go slow and move evenly o get a consistant surface.
Looking at the flywheel picture, a simple honing probably won't get it. But I'd probably try it on the pressure plate and see what you get.
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When I do a brake disc or pressure plate, the hone is wide enough to catch the entire surface as it spins. Then I just move around move it around the circumfence. That gives it a nice even finished surface. The flywheel has a wider contact surface, and the hone doesn't quite cover it. I make two even circles there.
Run the drill at a slow rpm so it's easy to controll. Move evenly, and try to keeo alight even pressure acrioss the surface. The finished surface should be nice and even all the way around.
Run the drill at a slow rpm so it's easy to controll. Move evenly, and try to keeo alight even pressure acrioss the surface. The finished surface should be nice and even all the way around.
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CT...ter%7c10.50+in.
If I decide to purchase flywheel, will this work? What's the importance of tooth count?
If I decide to purchase flywheel, will this work? What's the importance of tooth count?
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I called a shop and he said it may weaken it to the point where I start getting hot spots. Is this something I should worry about? Future problems?
Last edited by roka-88; Feb 28, 2011 at 04:10 PM.