Clutch issues...

bluecobra · 04-30-2012, 09:19 PM

I have an 06 MCoupe with a JB lightweight flywheel and clutch. The clutch is stiffer than OEM as far as pedal feel.

The problem is that the pedal has to be on the floor to disengage the clutch. If I am sitting still with the clutch pedal on the floor and put in into 1st, the car moves a couple inches. It seems to get worse as it gets hotter. Shifting is not great either from gear to gear.

Maybe the clutch needs to be bled or is there any adjustment on the car?? Where is the bleed valve for the clutch?

Thanks for any info.

BIMMERGUY91 · 04-30-2012, 11:48 PM

Sounds like your clutch needs to be bled.

davesz4mc · 05-01-2012, 02:53 PM

Bleed valve is on the slave cylinder, under the car on the tranny =-)

bluecobra · 05-01-2012, 04:58 PM

Just what I was looking for.....another reason to lay under the car and potentially get some kind of fluid all over me.

Thanks for the info. It will give me something to do this weekend....

BIMMERGUY91 · 05-02-2012, 11:57 AM

If you havent done it do the CDV mod while youre at it. Where in Alabama are you

bluecobra · 05-03-2012, 09:16 AM

Yeah, the CDV mod has already been done.

I think the problem is the aftermarket clutch not being self-adjusting like the OEM clutch. I tried bleeding it and it did not help any. Gonna take it to my mechanic. He thinks he may be able to adjust it somehow.

Oh, and I am in Bham.

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bluecobra Private 2 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Clutch issues... I have an 06 MCoupe with a JB lightweight flywheel and clutch. The clutch is stiffer than OEM as far as pedal feel. The problem is that the pedal has to be on the floor to disengage the clutch. If I am sitting still with the clutch pedal on the floor and put in into 1st, the car moves a couple inches. It seems to get worse as it gets hotter. Shifting is not great either from gear to gear. Maybe the clutch needs to be bled or is there any adjustment on the car?? Where is the bleed valve for the clutch? Thanks for any info. Last edited by bluecobra; 05-02-2012 at 09:05 AM..
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 112 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Sounds like your clutch needs to be bled. __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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davesz4mc Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2007 z4mc Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	Bleed valve is on the slave cylinder, under the car on the tranny =-)
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05-01-2012, 04:58 PM	#4
bluecobra Private 2 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Just what I was looking for.....another reason to lay under the car and potentially get some kind of fluid all over me. Thanks for the info. It will give me something to do this weekend....
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05-02-2012, 11:57 AM	#5
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 112 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	If you havent done it do the CDV mod while youre at it. Where in Alabama are you __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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05-03-2012, 09:16 AM	#6
bluecobra Private 2 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Yeah, the CDV mod has already been done. I think the problem is the aftermarket clutch not being self-adjusting like the OEM clutch. I tried bleeding it and it did not help any. Gonna take it to my mechanic. He thinks he may be able to adjust it somehow. Oh, and I am in Bham.
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