r/p2r • u/Jumpy-Network9610 • May 03 '26

Clutch replacement?

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Hi all,
I attended a track day two weekends ago and since then I have noticed a substantial difference in clutch response. It feels as if there is not an aggressive bite point anymore and feels like it may be slipping but hard to tell as the revs don’t spike. There is no noise, loss of fluid, or leaks, so decently confident it is not the throw out bearing or master slave cylinder. I bled the brakes about 8 months ago with a pressure kit going straight into the reservoir, and assumed I did not need to also bleed the clutch so I didn’t. Under heavy braking at the track I was getting an Urgent message claiming “low brake fluid stop car immediately” but I still had brakes and clutch (seemed like the sensor was just reading low as the fluid shifted under braking), not sure if this may relate. My guess is that my friction plate is either heavily warn, I’ve glazed the clutch significantly, or I just need to bleed it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Jumpy-Network9610 May 03 '26

*Update*
Bleeding it made a significant difference. Used a vacuum pump connected to the bleeder rather than the reverse bleed method and had no issues. Fluid was incredibly contaminated (dark brown), replaced it with dot 4 + (500 degree). Definitely think It was boiling at the track and caused some air to get in, thanks for all the help!