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sweatysock

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 283

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Indus Silver

Heavy Clutch

I have had a few Defenders so recall that that clutch is much heavier than other cars. I have just bought a Puma which I am pleased with but I am "in transition" getting used to a manual car again as apposed to my Range Rover Auto. my question is though, why are Defender clutches so heavy (or maybe you disagree)? Also, are there any options to ease the pressure on the clutch leg? Sweatysock
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110 CSW TDCI (Puma) 2007

18th Jan 2019 9:52pm

RoddyK05

Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
Location: Inverclyde
Posts: 633

Do a search for Red Booster on here

19th Jan 2019 12:50am

sako243

Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 1225

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White

Conversely I've just fitted a 130 clutch to my 110 after an engine swap (snapped the crank) and actually found it quite nice and light and pleasant to drive. Only done about 30 miles so far but in fairness the swap started late morning yesterday and finished it a few hours ago. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

20th Jan 2019 11:19pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4786

Clutches work harden, the fingers in the pressure plate get stiffer with use. A new clutch will always feel light when new and then slowly get heavier with use

Red booster will make it light forever as the servo takes away most of the effort required to depress the pedal

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21st Jan 2019 8:55am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Been thinking quite long and hard about fitting a Red booster so my wife can easily drive the 110. Everything I have read and heard makes the kit sound miraculous... Pretty good price too

For a happy wife that is...

21st Jan 2019 7:37pm

sweatysock

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 283

What is the rough price of red booster then? Sweatysock
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110 CSW TDCI (Puma) 2007

21st Jan 2019 9:43pm

sako243

Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 1225

Apparently about £400 which will will buy a lot of Weetabix. Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

21st Jan 2019 10:33pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4786

Cheaper than a wife friendly car though (or a divorce)

21st Jan 2019 10:35pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

What about fitting a Valeo clutch, that's what i have got and it's like driving a car, the clutch is very easy to press

Before i fitted the Valeo clutch, the Borg Warner clutch was a heavy/hard clutch to press, since i fitted the Valeo, i have never regretted making that decision

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.

21st Jan 2019 10:39pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20451

I've always stuck with the genuine clutch, but there has been changes made since the first gen.
(As far as I'm aware.)
The clutch I have now seems much better than the original factory fit.

Regarding the Red Booster, never head anything bad about them. But it would be interesting to hear more experiences of those that do have them. No Guts, No Glory.
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21st Jan 2019 10:54pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8058

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

One of my customers runs a Red booster kit on a tdi. Makes the clutch much nice to use and the vehicle easier to drive for those that struggle with clutch effort. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
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22nd Jan 2019 10:40am

sweatysock

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 283

I had a chat with my local garage about the clutch and as suspected it will need to be replaced within the not too distant future....but no immediate rush.

Interestingly, I asked about their red booster opinion and they said their feedback they had was that whilst it made the clutch extra light and worked well, it also made it very difficult to feel the biting point. Assuming this is accurate, I am not convinced it would be a great solution if you venture off road but perhaps brill if you do many road miles .......just a view Sweatysock
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110 CSW TDCI (Puma) 2007

25th Jan 2019 8:51pm

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