[rice_classic]

I just did this a couple days ago and it got me thinking.

At 50k miles my TOB failed and I had to replace it. I noticed the TOB fork does not have a spring return (like a Honda transmission does for example).

I didn't think too much about that until now. I figured the TOB fork probably returned back to it's position naturally once the system pressure was released and it no longer made contact with the PP. But now learning of this Spring which is pretty stout btw, always pushing on the clutch pedal - it seems like it could be replicating a scenario where a driver is lightly resting their foot on the pedal. I'm curious if this spring could be applying enough pressure on the pedal (aka the clutch hydraulic system) to where it keeps the TOB touching/engaged with the PP leading to premature failure of the TOB.

You'll notice after removing the spring that the pedal has a bit of freeplay at the top, about 1-2mm. For those of you who have been around clutches/manual transmissions of both cable and hydro will know that pedal free play is important because it means your TOB isn't touching the PP. I'm not certain removing this spring improves the TOB to PP interface situation but I'm sure that removing it does not worsen it.


edit: This spring removal should have been performed on day 1. The clutch feels similar to how my S2000 felt and that's a very very good thing.