Hydraulic Throwout Bearing?

[Tegguy]

Well this is officially my first post here on Lateral-g and I was referred here by a member on TeamChevelle.Com

So I have had knee problems since my time in the military and lately they seem to be getting worse. I drive a 5 speed Acura daily and I am having pain when using the clutch in there (Cable). My 72 Chevelle (Mid restoration) has the 4 speed in it and I'm afraid I won't be able to (either now or later) put the force needed to push it in. I was curious how much difference in force is needed between a hydraulic throw out and the regular clutch?

Also how hard is it to change and whats an estimated cost to have someone do it (parts and labor)?

[Simmo]

There are a few kits available to convert to hydraulic, McLeod comes to mind.

I've banged up my leg pretty bad in a motorcycle accident and in the process of developing a gear shift mounted hand-clutch lever utilising a hydroboost unit to reduce effort...don't know how bad your knee is but I'll let you know my developments if your interested.

[Tegguy]

My knee isn't that bad yet just have a lack of cartilage from what I have been told. I just have constant pain and sometime have issues going up stairs and am starting to have issues with the cable clutch on my import

[Simmo]

Sounds like my set up is overkill for you then, but a hydraulic conversion will definately make things smoother. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I will chime in with a m/cyl size suggestion.

[Tegguy]

Simmo,

Thanks for the offer and sorry about your leg. I was lucky enough to only have a broken collar bone from my motorcycle accident (stupid driver who changed lanes without looking and sideswiped me). Thank you helmets.

I will keep this in mine if I ever get to the point where I'm thinking about an automatic. I really refuse to drive an automatic (except for my truck) because I think manuals are starting to get lost to the younger generation. I'm 26 and hardly know anyone who can drive a manual these days.


I'm really hoping someone here has experience as to if these reduce pedal pressure or not as it seems I'm having a tough time getting an answer.