Centerforce Dual Friction PROBLEM!!!

**lindseyamaya** · 06-05-2007, 08:46 AM

I just replaced the clutch in my 2000 camaro with a centerforce dual friction clutch, new flywheel, and new throw out bearing..... problem is....... the pedal is really low. There is NO room for error.... I do understand this is a racing clutch but its just so drastic I dont know if its right. I bled it today and no change.... please help!!!! The pedal has to be to the floor and is only at about 25%.

**Midnight02** · 06-05-2007, 10:24 AM

Bump to the top for you!

Unfortunately the words "Centerforce Dual Friction PROBLEM" seem to be all too common. I was considering one of these as well until I heard more feedback from the others here.

**Louie** · 06-05-2007, 01:27 PM

I have one and it seems to be stock height to me.

Sorry I am not more help, but I just thought you should know that that is not the norm with these clutches.

**TACE02** · 06-05-2007, 11:31 PM

You may need to shim the slave cylinder.
P/N IZM525 from speedinc http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cfm...y=Transmission look about 2/3 the way down on this site to see what I am talking about.

**INMY01TA** · 06-14-2007, 04:15 PM

Not a racing clutch, it's a pos. Do your homework next time.

**TACE02** · 06-16-2007, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

Not a racing clutch, it's a pos. Do your homework next time.

That was a mean thing to say. I did my homework for 4 months and even asked on this site back between October 2005-February 2006 and NOONE gave me warning. So maybe you might want to be a little nicer to the unknowing.

It is however like INMY01TA stated a POS. More than likely you will be changing it out within 6 months, especially if you get on it a bit.

**INMY01TA** · 06-16-2007, 02:12 AM

Sorry, must have missed your old post or I would have.

**Dillard99** · 06-16-2007, 06:44 PM

NO its a crapy clutch not a racing clutch if I were you I would get a better clutch for back up when it gos like a Mcleod or stage 2+ OR 3+ SPEC Clutch. a long time ago I had a Centerforce it only lasted 2months the clutch just was'nt right and I am a good driver soon the driving was'nt my problem.
Good Luck

**huggerz28** · 06-26-2007, 05:22 AM

the weights on those are a joke and cause seriously bad vibrations that can eat the bearings right out of the transmission. pull it out and get a spec stage 3+ or mcleod big difference in performance.

**ibanez7** · 07-07-2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by lindseyamaya

I just replaced the clutch in my 2000 camaro with a centerforce dual friction clutch, new flywheel, and new throw out bearing..... problem is....... the pedal is really low. There is NO room for error.... I do understand this is a racing clutch but its just so drastic I dont know if its right. I bled it today and no change.... please help!!!! The pedal has to be to the floor and is only at about 25%.

i have a CF DF clutch, and I have many miles and track passes on it, the clutch works fine.

in regards to people bitching about clutch, take into consideration:
-people bitch before praise
-follow what other say
-you dont know how good the install was
-you dont know how well they can actually drive stick.
-every clutch has been bitched about, spec being notorious for people complaining

in regards to your issue:

either try bleeding again
check the master and slave for leaks
make sure the pressure plate is securely fastened to the flywheel.
(use loctite or safety wire the bolts if the pressure plate pulled away from the flywheel)

if the pressure plate is not fastened evenly or has pulled off the flywheel the pedal will be low and finally not disengage the clutch

as stated it the slave may need to be shimmed

I do agree that depending on you future plans for HP, definitely go mcleod.

I'm currently at 432rwhp. I will go mcleod this winter when i take the car up to 900+rwhp

**anniversary30** · 07-07-2007, 10:58 PM

Textralia isn't bad either.over a year on mine and still grabs like new. 432 rwhp

**ibanez7** · 07-07-2007, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by anniversary30

Textralia isn't bad either.over a year on mine and still grabs like new. 432 rwhp

textralia is a good clutch!

**INMY01TA** · 07-08-2007, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by ibanez7

textralia is a good clutch!

What exactly are you going to do to your car for 900rwhp?

**ibanez7** · 07-08-2007, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

What exactly are you going to do to your car for 900rwhp?

370 iron block
ETP heads
d1-sc procharger
Fast 3 bar map
motron 60lb injectors
dual fuel tank pumps/filters

theres more details to it, above is just a few of the engine details. Its a very $$$$$ build in just parts.

its going to be fast but safe and reliable, nothing budget about it

**anniversary30** · 07-08-2007, 04:49 PM

who you havin do the work ?

**ibanez7** · 07-08-2007, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by anniversary30

who you havin do the work ?

I'm doing the work but buying the parts from speed inc.
its what I always do... I'm lucky enough to have a close friend with a lift in his garage. Makes car work so easy....

**anniversary30** · 07-09-2007, 09:10 AM

Cool. I think I need to build a garage with a lift in it.

**rare99** · 06-24-2018, 06:23 PM

Im getting ready to put another center force dual friction clutch in my Firehawk.We did it in 08 when we built the motor, it has about 70,000 miles on it. Never had a problem one with it, just think its time for a new one.

**JoshFerguson** · 03-30-2020, 03:27 AM

I have one and it seems to be stock height to me.

Sorry I am not more help, but I just thought you should know that that is not the norm with these clutches.