MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: mkviken on November 07, 2012, 06:43:47 pm

Title: Clutch restrictor
Post by: mkviken on November 07, 2012, 06:43:47 pm

Has anyone removed the restriction piece from inside the bleed block?

did it improve clutch feel/bite/modulation/control of the clutch?

can it be got to from the top (remove wire clip and bleed nipple part), or does it need to come out from either the hose or gearbox end?

are new o-rings required to refit the bleed block if it removed?

thanks

Title: Re: Clutch restrictor
Post by: vRSAlex on November 07, 2012, 07:39:38 pm

Done loads of them.  Doesnt really make the feel much different.  Just seems to return better and in theory should allow faster engagement.

I take the bleed block off.  No need for new seals unless they are fooked.

Title: Re: Clutch restrictor
Post by: mkviken on November 07, 2012, 11:53:14 pm

ok thanks

so does it make the car feel more like a normal or is it not really worth bothering with? the GTI clutch is like nothing I've ever driven before - its utter crap

had a test drive of a focus RS last week and i forgot what a proper clutch should feel like.

Title: Re: Clutch restrictor
Post by: s2martyn on November 07, 2012, 11:59:48 pm

just done this,
after replacing clutch with  sachs dmf and kevlar clutch 4 months ago the peddle felt terrible,remove the resrictor and all feels much better

Title: Re: Clutch restrictor
Post by: mkviken on November 08, 2012, 04:50:10 pm

how did you get on bleeding it? was it easier once the restrictor was removed?