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Clutch wear on 550

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  1. Graz

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    #1 Graz, Jul 22, 2018
    Questions for the 550 crowd. What are the indicators for clutch wear? Mine is a 2001 550 Maranello with 49K miles. While the car shifts very well the clutch pedal feels stiff and gives my left foot a work out. Secondly, if the clutch is replaced will the pedal feel “ lighter”? Could anyone with a low mileage car or one who has the clutch taken care of comment on clutch feel? Thanks.
     
  2. wbklink

    wbklink F1 Rookie
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    #2 wbklink, Jul 22, 2018
    This is a question I can answer, pedal feels stiff is indication the clutch needs replacement, yes it will feel a lot lighter when you put a new clutch in.
    I replaced my 19,000 miles (that I did not put on the car) it is still fine at 83,000 miles :)
     
  3. Graz

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    #3 Graz, Jul 22, 2018
    Thanks so much Bill. Getting it checked out next week and if so will replace it.
     
  4. fatbillybob

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    #4 fatbillybob, Jul 22, 2018
    Graz,

    I agree with Bill. I'm not sure why the 550 clutch seems to grow in effort as it wears but it does. Perhaps it is the angles pushing in the pressure plate fingers? But if you aren't getting slipping then you still got miles on the clutch. If you have difficult gear engagement then it is time to change it. Are you going to do it yourself or have a shop do it?
     
  5. Graz

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    #5 Graz, Jul 22, 2018
    No difficulty in gear engagement it just feels stiff or takes effort as you say to press. It’s tolerable but it’s not smooth or easy like the other gate shifted Ferrari’s I’ve owned. I figured that without any record of the clutch being addressed before I owned it maybe it was time at 49K miles. I suppose it might be a normal “feel” for a 550 but I’m going to have it checked out and if necessary replaced by a Ferrari certified mechanic. Thank you for your help.
     
  6. Dave rocks

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    #6 Dave rocks, Jul 22, 2018
    Not near the WSM now...

    Is a 550 hydraulic or mechanical? If hydraulic, the feel should not change with wear.
     
  7. AVIMAX

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    #7 AVIMAX, Jul 22, 2018
    Hydraulic.
     
  8. tazandjan

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    #8 tazandjan, Jul 22, 2018
    Hydraulic, but it does. Wear can be checked visually, too. Details in past threads.
     
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