Has GM upgraded/improved the clutch Slave Cylinder ?
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Has GM upgraded/improved the clutch Slave Cylinder ?
As you might know, I am now replacing the clutch and associated "bits" in my '08 Z06.
I had to do this in my '07 Z51 7 years ago.
Symptom is... clutch pedal is on the floor, or fully up,
but no engagement of clutch.
I have acquired the necessary parts (actually I bought GM replacements).
This includes clutch, flywheel, master and slave.
I also got a Tick remote bleeder.
I bought the GM master and slave because (as I understand it) most/some of the after-market clutch kits include the GM master and slave (of course I could be wrong).
I bought the GM flywheel, because I don't need a light weight one.
I bought the GM clutch because I have been convinced by several friends that for my purposes (serious Autocross, no drag racing),
the GM Clutch is just fine.
So I was wondering if GM has actually improved the slave (in particular) regarding the seals and contamination in the fluid causing them to fail, which I also understand is the root cause of the problem.
Any info on this ???? (just curious)
I had to do this in my '07 Z51 7 years ago.
Symptom is... clutch pedal is on the floor, or fully up,
but no engagement of clutch.
I have acquired the necessary parts (actually I bought GM replacements).
This includes clutch, flywheel, master and slave.
I also got a Tick remote bleeder.
I bought the GM master and slave because (as I understand it) most/some of the after-market clutch kits include the GM master and slave (of course I could be wrong).
I bought the GM flywheel, because I don't need a light weight one.
I bought the GM clutch because I have been convinced by several friends that for my purposes (serious Autocross, no drag racing),
the GM Clutch is just fine.
So I was wondering if GM has actually improved the slave (in particular) regarding the seals and contamination in the fluid causing them to fail, which I also understand is the root cause of the problem.
Any info on this ???? (just curious)
#2
Burning Brakes
Not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that they have upgraded the master. New design has a black housing vs the clear housing in the original. There is a TSB out on this repair for those who have had it go bad. Never heard anything about a redesign of the slave.
#3
Team Owner
Agreed. As far as I know slave never changed (besides zr1 is different for the clutch height).