Thread: Clutch slipping
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Old 23-Mar-2006, 20:53
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Originally posted by rockhopper
I strip mine and clean it all with brake cleaner. Its coming up on 15,000 miles old now and i've thought its been on its last legs several times but after a clean it just keeps on going.

Agree. Take the plates out and clean. I also get rid of the blueing on the metal plates with a scotchbrite attachment in my drill. Give the clutch plates a shuffle, like a pack of cards, and reassemble in the correct order (noting the dished plates). Sorts the graunching noise out as well.
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