Glazed Clutch? Need Help/opinions

[dmr]

hey guys, i have an exedy hd cushioned button clutch which i got installed not too long ago. i also got the flywheel machined and a new thrust bearing.

the car's been alright for a while, and the clutch feels normal, but over the last couple weeks it's started to hiss at friction point (when the clutch touches the flywheel).

the clutch doesn't slip, or drive any different to when i got it installed. it drives the exact same.

what i did notice though is that it does shudder when i take off in 1st gear. i always thought it was because the clutch grabs really fast/well.

my mechanic says i've glazed my clutch or flywheel, but i don't ride on the clutch like an L plater would driving a manual car.

i was told that it would wear away after a while but it hasn't. the hiss is quite loud if you're standing outside the car.

what should i do in this situation? is my only option to get the flywheel re-machined?

your opinions...

[dmr]

anyone?

[ssshonky]

how many pucks in the clutch - usually the more pucks the less shudder you will get

but if its a puck clutch to be honest I am amazed you didnt have shudder before now..

button/puck clutches are notorious for shudder.

[charlie25T]

Mate thats normal trust me

um...... put the stero up

all fixed

[Cubes]

All my clutches have hissed just as they start to engage. Even the old organic.

Its normal.

My exedy 4puk solid button shudders less then the old xtreme 9puk.

Button = shudder if you try to ride them.

If you do ride them say good bye to it within 20,000km's.

I got 70,000km's out of my last ceramic 9puk but i would pop it when ever i could; avoid riding it.

[dmr]

All my clutches have hissed just as they start to engage. Even the old organic.

Its normal.

My exedy 4puk solid button shudders less then the old xtreme 9puk.

Button = shudder if you try to ride them.

If you do ride them say good bye to it within 20,000km's.

I got 70,000km's out of my last ceramic 9puk but i would pop it when ever i could; avoid riding it.

thanks for all the replies guys.

thing is though Cubes, it never used to hiss up until not long ago. this is what i'm curious about, as it doesn't feel like it should be happening.

[Cubes]

All clutches hiss just as they are starting to engage.

Maybe you didn't notice it or maybe its as a result of the way I drive my cars.

[NYTSKY]

Get the Xtreme version cushion button.Has two rivets in the clutch plate compared to one in the Exedy ones.Makes them a bit stronger.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

my clutch whines like a dying whale when I ride it to move around carparks and stuff...

starting making this noise when I let my friend borrow my car.. anyone got ideas as well?

Its a Unique Autosports Cushion Button clutch...

I could have the same problem as dmr

[dmr]

my clutch whines like a dying whale when I ride it to move around carparks and stuff...

starting making this noise when I let my friend borrow my car.. anyone got ideas as well?

Its a Unique Autosports Cushion Button clutch...

I could have the same problem as dmr

there's a big difference between a little hiss and a whine.. i know mine is hissing because of smooth metal contact, but yours could be something else. does it slip?

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

It slips when I abuse it, 7k lauches & popping the clutch in 2nd around corners with 255 wide tyres...

but day to day driving and hard shifts, doesn't slip....

[(B1) MR_fanny]

ive got a slight hiss with my exedy cushion button. from memory ive had it since it was installed. the hiss is a reminder for me not to ride it too long.