Recently replaced clutch (flywheel,clutch disk,pressure plate & throw out bearing). After install, clutch pedal would not engage clutch, though it still had pressure. Guessing it might be the master cylinder but I AM NO EXPERT. I do know the Master & Slave cylinder was replaced before purchasing car 2 years ago. Any and all help would be appreciated! Thank you.

 

Have an assistant push down the clutch pedal while you watch the slave cylinder. See if the slave cylinder is moving the fork for the throw-out bearing coming out of the transmission.

 

Thanks PAhonda, just checked and yes the slave cylinder is moving the fork from the transmission. I would say about 1-2 inches of movement.

 

1-2 inches is about normal movement, so I wouldn't suspect the clutch hydraulics.

Is the clutch staying constantly engaged, or constantly not engaged?

I hate to say this, but I think you will have to pull the transmission and inspect the clutch installation.

The only 2 items I can think would cause this is not installing the fork/throw-out bearing, or the clutch friction disk was installed facing the wrong direction?

 

Constantly not engaged, and yeah I read something about the disc not being set right. I was hoping it was not that. Disc did not have a flywheel side marking so I tried to put it in the same way the previous clutch disc was facing but I believe they are two separate manufacturers.

 

I am pretty sure the side of the friction disk, where the springs stick out more, face away from the engine and not towards the engine.

There is a good video by ericthecarguy on replacing a civic clutch on an older civic. A lot of the principals apply to your accord. I think this is a video he has for sale for around $10.

Southmain auto on youtube has clutch replacement videos that would help too.

 

what was the issue before replacing the clutch ?

what brand clutch did you use ?

 

Thank you PAhonda, that is exactly how I installed the clutch disc and while installing I used a ACT clutch install video as a walk-through/guide for 2003-2012 Honda Accord. Also a Gary Jorges video that matched my exact video, both on YouTube.

 

Thanks holmesmanny, the issue before replacing the clutch was:

Very difficult engaging first and reverse from stationary position and required more effort to engage 2-5 as well.

New clutch is:
​​​​​​​Precision Performance Stage 2 Clutch.