08 S5 clutch replacement

[riffy_raff]

Hi all. I recently picked up a 2008 S5 with 50k miles and have began experiencing clutch problems. The car was driving perfectly until one day the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and welp.... I searched the forums on this common problem and then had my master and slave cylinders changed only to have the same thing occur a few weeks later. At this point i'm looking to have my whole clutch changed at a trusted Indy. In doing so I need to source all the parts myself but I'm having trouble finding all the parts I need. If someone could provide me with a list or lead me in the right direction of sourcing all the parts needed/recommended it would be greatly appreciated!! Any input on parts that should be changed while the clutch is apart would be awesome too! Thanks

[NaiveTurtle]

Hi all. I recently picked up a 2008 S5 with 50k miles and have began experiencing clutch problems. The car was driving perfectly until one day the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and welp.... I searched the forums on this common problem and then had my master and slave cylinders changed only to have the same thing occur a few weeks later. At this point i'm looking to have my whole clutch changed at a trusted Indy. In doing so I need to source all the parts myself but I'm having trouble finding all the parts I need. If someone could provide me with a list or lead me in the right direction of sourcing all the parts needed/recommended it would be greatly appreciated!! Any input on parts that should be changed while the clutch is apart would be awesome too! Thanks

Are you going with an OEM clutch or upgrading?

Make sure you replace things like axle bolts, flex plate bolts, and pressure plate bolts because they are torque to yield and not reusable.

Check FCP euro for parts, they have good prices and carry a lifetime warranty.

You'll need the following:
-throw out bearing, clutch disc and pressure plate kit (Sachs is a good oem supplier)
-possibly a new dual mass flywheel if yours is worn out (I didn't replace mine at 65k when I did mine)
-flex plate bolts
-axel bolts
-pressure plate bolts (should come with your kit)

I'm sure I'm missing stuff but that is axel decent start.

I'd be interested to know what the cause is of your issue. When I did mine it turned out that about 1/3 of the spring steel fingers that are depressed by the throwout bearing ended being bent causing the pressure plate not release the clutch disc.

[jwr9152]

You might think about getting the clutch fork and related parts as well.

[JoshDub]

This would be a good time to install a LWFW as well.

[GTM Bandit]

I have a stage 4 clutch and flywheel. Feels like stock, and revs light as a feather. I've launched @ 5400+ RPMs. Love it!