Hi

Has anyone out there updated their clutch from a linkage one to a hydraulic one, the reason i ask is that mine is extremely hard to push or is that just that mine is probably shagged out and needs replacement.

Thanks

Gary

It could be the pressure plate is getting worn.   That will cause excessive necessary force.  You may need to replace the clutch.

But before you replace it on this alone,  find another C3 with a similar powertrain combination, and see how the clutch feels in that one.

Hi

Oh I know it's worn as the pedal is almost up to my knee in order to change gear, I am replacing my engine soon and obviously the clutch as well, can anyone give me any tips on what type of clutch to fit(it will be a daily driver) should i just go for the standard one ??

Thanks

Gary'

Gary - just be sure you match up the old parts with the new ones exactly. I went through three replacement sets before I got one that had the correct pedal height. I finally had to take the old one to the local vette ghuru to find out that my small block had a big block clutch in it.

Yes, I had to yank the trans out twice.....

If the engine is fairly stock, and the car is a cruiser, I would go with the stock style clutch.  It's built to do the job.  If you build the engine or want to race, now that's another story.

One quality brand is LUC clutches, for stock replacement. They are as good or better than OEM.  There are other good ones also available.

You can go with the original type organic lining.  These have the easiest engagement and are the smoothest.  Then you can go semi metallic.  These are a harsher engagement, with less slipage and more grip overall.  The wear is better and can take more abuse, but they are harder on the flywheel.  Next is ceramic.  Ceramic is wicked.  They are VERY harsh.  It's almost impossible to slip them to engage.  The grip is amazing, and you will probably break something before it slips.  VERY hard on the flywheel and pressure plate.  Good for heavy duty equipment and racing.  Too harsh for everthing else.  Finally there is Kevlar.  This is the best option for most cars.  It has the operational eaze of the organic, the strength and total grip of the semi metallic, and the life almost of the organic.  And it's won't tear up the flywheel.  The only down is the cost.

You can also get full disc clutches or "puck" clutches, also called button clutches.  Instead of a full disc, it has patches of material around the disc area.  This is common with some semi metallic and ceramic clutches.  Some racing clutches are also designed this way.  These are nice on the track, but harsh for street driving.