1972 Dodge Colt

Hyper_pak said

Trans out because I had no throwout bearing clearance.
I checked the other transmission and I can't measure any difference.
So I hung the bearing on the trans and worked the pedal.
The bearing does not want to retract.
So it's the new master cylinder, the new linkage, or a combination of stuff.

I really wish I could have engineered a mechanical system.
Still might.
The MOPAR Missile used a fork lift cable on a bell crank and they made it work.

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Honestly, most modern hydraulic hubcentric TO bearings ride full-time, if there's a noise there it's a component issue.
The only issue I have with these is some of the systems have a restricting orifice(intentional or not) that can delay/slow engagement, some early Ford tks using this system comes to mind, but that's it.
We rely on hydraulic brakes to stop Us going to work, or braking into a corner at triple digits every single day, nothing wrong with using hydraulics.
One of the considerations is that assisted diaphram clutches like a Centerforce will push the fingers back towards the TO brg., if the reservoir is overfilled it could run out of airspace to allow the bearing to retract, preventing the clutch from applying it's design clamping force...and loading the bearing during that time.