After clutch replacement, braking improved ???
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After clutch replacement, braking improved ???
Hi all,
I have a 2001 Civic EX 5sp Sdn w/195k mi. I have only owned it for 1 year. The car was on the verge of needing major work last month, because (1) the brake pedal and steering wheel pulsated A LOT while braking, (2) a clucking sound entered the cabin on the right-hand side of vehicle while going over bumpy roads, (3) the clutch was not always engaging properly.
I had the clutch replaced by a professional. After breaking in the clutch for 500-800 mi or so, we noticed that the brake pedal and steering wheel no longer pulsed while braking. The brakes felt new, healthy, normal....something they have not felt like in 6 months.
Has anyone had this experience?!?! What could explain this?!?!
The clunking sound (3) may be dampers...checking that out soon....
Thanks,
George
I have a 2001 Civic EX 5sp Sdn w/195k mi. I have only owned it for 1 year. The car was on the verge of needing major work last month, because (1) the brake pedal and steering wheel pulsated A LOT while braking, (2) a clucking sound entered the cabin on the right-hand side of vehicle while going over bumpy roads, (3) the clutch was not always engaging properly.
I had the clutch replaced by a professional. After breaking in the clutch for 500-800 mi or so, we noticed that the brake pedal and steering wheel no longer pulsed while braking. The brakes felt new, healthy, normal....something they have not felt like in 6 months.
Has anyone had this experience?!?! What could explain this?!?!
The clunking sound (3) may be dampers...checking that out soon....
Thanks,
George
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Re: After clutch replacement, braking improved ???
There's no connection. Placebo effect. Unless, your mechanic threw in rotors turning and didn't tell you..but, that is highly unlikely.
