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Offline brendasue555

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Cable vs hydraulic clutch
« on: November 12, 2014, 01:04:39 PM »
Can you guys tell me the differences (other than the obvious) between using a cable clutch and a hydraulic clutch?  Also what might be the advantages of each in land speed application and what are the drawbacks.  Any pointers you might have for someone using a cable clutch.  Thanks!

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Re: Cable vs hydraulic clutch
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2014, 02:27:14 PM »
You dont get brake fluid everywhere whenyou are bleeding the system. :hys:
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Re: Cable vs hydraulic clutch
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2014, 02:38:54 PM »
For a cable clutch, lubricating it is a must do.  For hydraulic clutches I suppose the fluid could get hot like brake fluid does in full speed runs but I have no first hand knowledge of this even though my Busa has a hydraulic clutch.  I seldom run it WOT for any length of time.
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Re: Cable vs hydraulic clutch
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2014, 05:10:03 PM »
We have super heavy clutches so it may not be as relevant to your application , but i prefer the busa hydraulic to the 750 cable , too much friction and maintenance on the salt for my liking with the cable
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Re: Cable vs hydraulic clutch
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2014, 01:13:20 AM »
Yup, the 750 is a bear where the hydraulic on Busa much easier. Headed to see Scott Stites tomorrow about a transplant of Busa hydraulic to the 750.
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