How high should my clutch pedal be?
Most brake and clutch pedals should have just a little bit of free play, usually about a centimeter, which is less than half an inch. If you feel that your free play is more generous than this, or that you don’t have any at all, you’ll need to adjust your pedals.
What happens if a clutch has too much freeplay?
If the amount of freeplay or clearance is low, it results in a slipping clutch. If there is too much freeplay, the clutch may be dragging. Over time the clutch wears down and requires adjustments. The clutch freeplay must checked and adjusted at every 6,000 miles or as specified in the maker’s service schedule.
Where should a clutch bite?
The bite point is usually around half way through the clutches working travel (around mid-way from fully pressed to fully released). The does however vary a little from car to car. An experienced driver will have little need to use the bite point except for very slow moving traffic and moving off on a hill.
How tall should the clutch and brake pedals be?
Matthew Wright has been a freelance writer and editor for over 10 years and an automotive repair professional for three decades specializing in European vintage vehicles. In order to drive safely, it’s imperative that your brake and clutch pedals are sitting at their proper height.
What to do if your clutch pedal keeps sticking to the floor?
Step 3: Grab a pry bar and push the slave cylinder pin back into its rest position The clutch pedal should return to its rest position as well. Push down on the clutch pedal and see if will return. If the pedal stays on the floor, then the slave cylinder may have an internal leak if there is no external leakage.
How much free play do brake and clutch pedals need?
Too little, and it’s difficult to press them and get the brake and clutch systems to engage. Most brake and clutch pedals should have just a little bit of free play, usually about a centimeter, which is less than half an inch.
How do you find the right free play in clutch?
With the car turned off, use one hand to move the pedal up and down. You should be able to gauge if your play is too generous or too short. If not, take a ruler and place one end against the floor and the other alongside the pedal. Lift the pedal to the top of its range and note the measurement.