bgambino Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I am about to buy a 2002 Legacy GT 5 spd How does the hydraulic clutch work?? WHy is it better I am only familiar with the old cable and spring type on my old Dl/GL/Loyales When the disc is getting thin, it slips but does it get harder to put in gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hydraulic actuated arm pushes on the throw out arm instead of a cable pulling it. Not sure of advantages. No broken cables, but that's certainly no reason to switch since that's not advantageous in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 A hydraulic clutch is not something new. I had a 1971 Datsun 240Z with a hydraulic clutch. The hydraulic set up has the clutch operate very smoothly during clutch engagement and disengagement compared to a cable actuated clutch. Enjoy your new Leggie GT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Smoother. No adjusting necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 otoh, with a cable clutch (1982 GL wagon...bless her little sexy heart!), it might break every 5 yrs, but it is CHEAP and EASY to adjust/replace it yourself in 10 minutes. How easy is it to replace your slave or master cylinder when they start leaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hyd clutches have been around as long as hydrualic brakes. They are much simpler to design and install then cables. Mechanical clutches rely on leverage and moment arms to get the forces managable. Hyd clutches do it fairly easily by just varying piston size. They both last about the same time without needing service, though I would recomend a new cable on any car with over 100K on a clutch, since its not a great expense. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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