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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 08:40 AM
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Third gen American Powertrain clutch bleed

Hi, I’m hoping someone can give me a suggestion please. I have a third gen Camaro TKX kit from American Powertrain. I am using the third gen clutch setup from Hawks. Will those pedals work with this hydraulic clutch setup? I’m having a difficult time getting clutch pressure. Thanks
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Old Oct 28, 2025 | 10:18 AM
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Re: Third gen American Powertrain clutch bleed

Originally Posted by Dave Keefer
Hi, I’m hoping someone can give me a suggestion please. I have a third gen Camaro TKX kit from American Powertrain. I am using the third gen clutch setup from Hawks. Will those pedals work with this hydraulic clutch setup? I’m having a difficult time getting clutch pressure. Thanks
You need to bleed the system either by gravity or vacuum.
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Old Oct 28, 2025 | 06:23 PM
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Re: Third gen American Powertrain clutch bleed

Third-gen pedals have more travel at the master than 4th gen pedals. The repro 4th gen pedals (yes they are) you may have purchased could be replaced with third gen pedals. Or a larger bore master could be used. Or smaller bore slave.
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