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Re: [T3] kookie question


Hello-

> >I know that the clutch cable tube is something that's
> >always talked about during auto to manual conversions,
> >but I've often wondered if a hydraulic clutch kit
> >would eliminate the need for this? Is there any
> >drawback to using such a kit?
>
> The only one I could think of is, where do you get the parts to fix it if
> you're on a road trip?

Yah, kinda, but not really.  I actually disagree that it's a concern.

A hydraulic clutch setup configures your clutch just like your brake system.
So, the failure frequency is far lower than a cable.

If the replacement part thing is keeping you up at night, then I hope you
also drive around with a spare brake master cylinder and some spare calipers
and wheel cylinders :-).

Also, one more advantage: *most* aftermarket hydraulic clutch systems use
American threads, not metric ones.  That means that replacement lines are
easy as pie to find.

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering - Aircooled Precision Performance
http://www.lnengineering.com

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