2002 Boxster S Heavy Pedal Clutch

[LuisR]

I have a 2002 Boxster S (US spec) and I have noticed how my clutch is a lot harder than my friends '03 Boxster S. What causes the clutch pedal to be so hard on earlier Boxsters. Can I change my clutch to the '03 spec ??? I have also driven a friends' '04 Special Edition 911 and his clutch is more softer than his '03 Boxster. Why is that??? Does anybody experience this??? or is it only me???

Thanks

[spongebob]

Had this problem on my 2000 Base.

Dealer told me it was a worn out clutch, which I doubted as it was'nt slipping.

But for some other reasons I decided to change my clutch three weeks ago.

And It was totally worn out!

I did the replacement myself and after this it was the smoothest cluth I ever felt on a sportscar.

[nick49]

There is a helper spring on the clutch pedal that decreases the effort and at the same time the feel, which many object to including myself. I've had my '99 going on 4 years and never could stand the soft wimpy feeling clutch. I was recently reminded that the helper spring could be removed so that the feel of the disegagement-engagement point could be properly felt. This mod also increases the pedal effort. Sounds like the previous owner may have done this mod on your car.

[Sboxin]

Yes, a hard clutch pedal can indicate worn clutch disk.

We DIY at 48K on 02S -- found disk worn down to rivets, just in time repair.

Previously we replaced the helper spring and made no difference in pedal effort.

After disk replace pedal effort is less by about half, but still more than a new one on

the showroom.

Ed

[LuisR]

I have 47k on mine so its probably time to change anyhow, what do you guys recommend for replacement? OEM Porsche or any other German aftermarket clutch system. I am not tracking the car right now, but I will be doing maybe a hand full of autoX session this year and maybe next year i will do 2 or 3 track events (not racing!!!!, just driving on the track "Seat time"). Any upgrades I should be considering??? I was told that the '03 Boxster S has a different flywheel that the '02. Is this true??? Would it be worth it to change my flywheel for the '03 flywheel???

Thanks

LRR

[RFM]

Hi

The hardness of the clutch pedal on Carrera and Boxster means a worn clutch, replace the complete clutch disc - pressure plate and bearing for a smooth working system. This have nothing to do with a earlier or a newer Boxster, it is simply a worn out clutch. A good advice is to do A.S.A.P. the replacement before ruins the flywheel.