SBR 3500 help

[SFRacingGST]

Was wondering if there were any suggestions of what to do next. I just recently bought a 97 GSX., When I first got it, the car didn’t shift well and the clutch felt shot. So I went and replaced the clutch, flywheel, Master and slave and bleed the clutch line. After installing a new SBR 3500 and Fidanza Flywheel, My problem still occurs. When driving, when I go to down shift, there will be a very light pedal pressure and will not go into the gear. After releasing the clutch, waiting a second and pressing it back down, I can successfully put it into the gear I am trying to downshift into. I have adjust the master cylinder rod under the dash many times trying to find a spot that feels best, but I have adjusted it ¼ of a turn at ever point and still doesn’t change. Don’t know what my next step should be in trying to fix this on going annoying problem. The pedal pressure of the clutch is never consistent, feels lighter than suppose to be (even though slow boy made the clutch to be light pressure). When I first start it up, the pedal is firm and grabs about 3 inches down, but as I drive the pedal noticeably decreases in pressure and makes Launching, shifting, and downshifting feel bad.

 

[oztofrdm]

Sounds like a leak to me, my rx7 had the same problems for a week and that was the problem

 

[SFRacingGST]

Will run over hydrolics with fine tooth comb, but i don't think its leaking. The fluid in the resivoir is not giong down at all sience i bled it... Starting to think that something within the clutch assembly is messed up. Maby fork???

 

[1990EclipseGSX]

Will run over hydrolics with fine tooth comb, but i don't think its leaking. The fluid in the resivoir is not giong down at all sience i bled it... Starting to think that something within the clutch assembly is messed up. Maby fork???

Do you really need two threads about this problem in the same forum?

I don't think it is your clutch fork. I will say it again, call SBR and see what they think.

When I was having problems with my SBR 3500 disengaging, I called (it took a few times to get someone who knew what they were talking about), and they helped me figure everything out.

Chris

 

[SFRacingGST]

Think i have a crankwalk issue. Bringing my car to pruven in CT. Problally get the whole thing redone while its there n e ways.

 

[FearceDSM]

To eliminate some possibilties, did you flush out the clutch fluid completely? It is possible that the fluid has been contaminated. Have you ever seen what that fluid looks like after a while? I read that you bled the system but no mention of flushing out the fluid completely. Check to see if you have any small debris in the clutch master reservoir. Also, double check the master cylinder adjustment rod area in the firwall area. You might have a really slow leak that could possibly be causing your condition.