Focus/Puma clutch

[LKHang]

Hi, heard that a Focus 1.8 16v clutch will be good for Puma 1.7 16v 1998; if this ture and what year to go for in Focus clutch last and not least any other special parts to make fit? Cheers

 

[TimmyB]

Its a straight fit, but you will need the puma slave cylinder.

 

[Voa]

The focus clutch is very light, maybe too light , still haven't got use to it since having one fitted.

 

[Puman Being]

Sorry to sound dim, but what do you mean by "too light"?

 

[yippeekiay]

I believe they mean the pedal feel is light i.e. how hard you have to push it. I find it fine, why anyone would want to have to push harder is beyond me especially if you do a lot of town driving

 

[Voa]

Yes I did mean the pedal feel , guess it is what you are use to . I agree in traffic , which is hard to avoid on the roads :grin: the clutch is better. This isn't my daily driver so I always compare it to my daily drive which is not a puma. Having 46k on the original puma clutch then having this fitted the pedal first felt like it was "broken" because it felt very light.

 

[ElDude at Allison Automotive]

Having 46k on the original puma clutch then having this fitted the pedal first felt like it was "broken" because it felt very light.

my thoughts exactly... removed mine as i thought it spoilt the 'feel' of the drive...

A stupid idea..lol

 

[Puman Being]

ahhh.... right.
Reason i ask is we're gonna need a new clutch in the next 6 months or so.
is the Focus clutch better/longer lasting than the standard Puma one?

 

[ElDude at Allison Automotive]

'better' could mean anything...

but personally, id say, no and no..

 

[yippeekiay]

There are mixed feelings regarding it's strength or durability as we all drive differently so no definitive information can't be given as far as I know. No complaints from me after 24k miles although I'm contemplating fitting a much stronger rated clutch to match the plans I have for the car.