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Originally Posted by xxBrun0xx
Have had my clutch lowered and return spring out since car had 800 miles. I now have 36k and have had zero issues with clutch or throw out bearing noise. Less pressure = less wear makes sense. Leaving factory clutch alone because reasons doesn't.
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With so many people complaining about TOB failures occurring much earlier than clutch wear out and many complaining about rattle at idle I am starting to wonder if our TOBs really are fully clearing the clutch fingers when clutch isn't used.
If the TOB is not returning to its withdrawn position or of there is some contact whatsoever then the TOB is being spun all the time. This means the TOB is used all the time and maybe why so many premature failures and rattle at idle.
When I adjusted my clutch I made sure the master cylinder plunger is fully back sitting at its base and made sure the clutch switch position is not preventing the master plunger from fully retracting. If it was preventing the plunger from fully retracting it could be pushing the slave cylinder plunger ever so slightly that the TOB might be rubbing against the clutch spring but not exerting pressure. If this rubbing continues the TOB can fail.
Those with failed TOBs can you make sure the main plunger at the footwell is all the way back when you release the clutch and that the switch is not preventing it from retracting fully?