clutch problems

[roscoe]

less than a month ago i bought a 2000 celica gt-s. the day i bought it on my way to a friends house the clutch burnt out. so i replaced it with a standard, nothing special, replacement from advanced autoparts. well tonight on my way home from work my clutch started slipping really bad. i babied it home and i dont know what the problem is. the pedal is soft but there is no bad smell of a burning clutch like before. any thougths??

thanks
brody

[jew_boy]

you may need to bleed it

[roscoe]

the slave cylinder??

[jew_boy]

yes, had to do the same for my friend

[roscoe]

is this a pretty common thing... i dont think we disconnected the slave.. is it possible it needs bleeding or maybe some kind of adjustment because the new clutch is thicker... or wearing down some... i dont really know lol. this sux... we had the flywheel resurfaced. idk anybodys input is really appreciated. thanx!!

[81911SC]

You replaced throwout and pilot bearings?

[roscoe]

the throwout only.. i dont think we did the pilot... cant remember it came in a kit tho

[81911SC]

You always replace the pilot too.

[roscoe]

ok.. whats your thoughts? u think bleeding the slave too?? any other possible things that might be happenin?

[Barefoot]

got any fluid loss from the master

[roscoe]

i dont know... havent checked

[Barefoot]

i dont know... havent checked

check

[roscoe]

ok.. will do tomorrow. so sounds like its probably a fluid issue?

[81911SC]

Could be, let us know though.

[roscoe]

ok will do

[Barefoot]

ok.. will do tomorrow. so sounds like its probably a fluid issue?

not sayin it is not sayin it isnt. there is a chance it could be. we wont know until u check.

[Paree4g63]

you can try..
**bleeding in case air did get in the clutch lines
**throw out bearing could be worn out or not aligned correctly when you were putting it back on
**might need new throw out bearing or accessories that came or were supposed to come with the clutch
**try adjusting your clutch so it can engage fully(behind clutch pedal should be some way you can change the low and high points)
**tranny fluids/etc

Just my 2cents

[roscoe]

thanks guys i'll let ya know what the diagnosis is

[roscoe]

well looks like just another burnt clutch. idk what the problem is i guess its the el cheapo replacement from advanced auto.... ok so anyone got any suggestions on some good DURABLE clutches that wont burn out fast? budget is 400. thanks for any suggestions

[ghostrida3]

when i had my celica gts i burnd out the clutch and replaced it w/ autozone crap. burnt out in 6mts, decided to just get an exedy stage 1. great grip lasted at least 2yrs was still goin strong when i sold the car. i beleive the daisin stage 1 is exact same clutch and i thing you can get those from napa. its cheaper than exedy. when i bought the exedy it had daisan on the inside of the box so pobably exact same thing.