symptoms of a worn clutch please??

[PunishR]

how do you know when to replace the clutch because of wear? Despite the obvious which is failure.

 

[The Orphaner]

When you stomp it and the and it gradually pulls then goes....and you smell a nice burnt smell!

 

[TRBO VNM]

if you are cruising in 4th gear at a low rpm 1500-2000 then stomp it. Watch the rpm and mph guages. If the rpm guage increases pretty fast but the mph guage doesn't keep up like it should, it is slipping.

 

[midtex01gt]

how about a shudder when you tromp on it and/or he grab point of the pedal is really high?

 

[TheFleshRocket]

The shudder is probably clutch chatter. That's normal for some clutches (like the Spec Stage 3+) but not for others.

The engagement point being high in the pedal travel could signal a worn clutch or it could be a clutch that is out of adjustment. Try adjusting it so that it grabs 1/3 through the travel and is fully engaged by about 2/3s. (I don't know how to do the adjustment, unfortuantely--just know that it can be done. My mechanic got my clutch adjusted spot on so I haven't had to mess with it.)