RST clutch hanging up, dragging

[cop on my back]

After blowing up my factory clutch, I got a McLeod RST clutch and a McLeod aluminum flywheel installed. Broke the clutch in properly and all was good. Went to another road course (The Ridge in WA) and managed to get around 3 1/4 hrs of track time over the course of the day.

Now the clutch is not feeling right. On cold mornings when I start it in gear the starter is lagging as the clutch is not fully releasing. Once the car is up to running temp it is better, but still an issue. Stop lights can be difficult and when you put it in first it really hammers and the car tries to go forwards for about a second.

There is no doubt the clutch is not fully releasing and is dragging. Why? There are about 3000 miles in the clutch now and the slave cylinder what replaced with a new Ford OEM unit when the clutch was replaced.

I am wondering if the splines are somehow full of crap and not letting the friction discs float?

I have contacted McLeod today and waiting for an answer, just wanted to see if anyone else has had this.

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[Anthony 05 GT]

Sounds like the hydraulic throwout bearing may be failing even if it's new...not uncommon.

 

[350Mike]

Probably the reason the first clutch got toasted. I hope you get that fixed

 

[cop on my back]

Probably the reason the first clutch got toasted. I hope you get that fixed

Don't think so.

 

[350Mike]

Wow! Have not seen one cleaned off that well.
I just get the feeling that Ford has had a few clutch failures and I've thought there could be 1 of 3 three causes.
1. Bad clutch disk
2. Factory issue with clutch throw out/slave cylinder, causing drag on the clutch
3. Driver

:cheers:

 

[cop on my back]

Wow! Have not seen one cleaned off that well.
I just get the feeling that Ford has had a few clutch failures and I've thought there could be 1 of 3 three causes.
1. Bad clutch disk
2. Factory issue with clutch throw out/slave cylinder, causing drag on the clutch
3. Driver

:cheers:

That clutch was not dragging at all, silky smooth shifting until the very end. Not the driver, driven and raced stick for 30 years. Clutch disc issue/flaw, I'm sure it was.

 

[fionic]

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[02blackgt]

Have you changed the clutch line yet? I saw a dramatic improvement in my car after switching it out over the stock line when I put the RXT in.

BTW. Good Luck with McLeod. Their customer service is a joke. Took them almost a month to replace a flywheel and starter a broken ring gear on the flywheel took out.

 

[v8ter]

Have you changed the clutch line yet? I saw a dramatic improvement in my car after switching it out over the stock line when I put the RXT in.

BTW. Good Luck with McLeod. Their customer service is a joke. Took them almost a month to replace a flywheel and starter a broken ring gear on the flywheel took out.

What clutch line did you use?

 

[02blackgt]

What clutch line did you use?

Steeda

 

[Doctor Fishtail]

Am looking at a twin disc McLeod rst clutch at moment. I guess nobody likes them?

 

[ScottsGT]

Am looking at a twin disc McLeod rst clutch at moment. I guess nobody likes them?

Actually, up to this one post, they have been the belle of the ball. I'm still planning on going with the RST when time comes.

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