How much play should a clutch cable have?
A correctly adjusted clutch cable should have about 1/8” of free play measured at the pivot. When we have too much free play at the lever, the clutch is never fully engaged when we pull the clutch lever. This results in harder shifting and increased clutch wear.
What to do if your clutch cable is bad?
For this reason, if you suspect that your clutch cable may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic to determine if your vehicle needs a clutch cable replacement. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Vehicle Drivetrain Inspection.
What is a cable clutch?
A clutch cable is the steel braided cable found on manual transmission vehicles that connects the transmission clutch linkage to the clutch pedal mechanism. When the pedal is depressed, the clutch cable pulls on the clutch linkage to disengage the clutch so that the transmission can be safely shifted.
When do you need to replace the clutch on a motorcycle?
Bad clutch plates (less acceleration) – The first and most common way you can identify that your motorcycle clutch needs replacement is when you recognize that the boards are worn due to the fact that the motorcycle speed is weaker. A decrease in mileage – This happens when you can’t reach long miles.
What are the symptoms of a worn clutch?
The physical symptoms – the noise, the smell and the vibration – are often signs of an extremely worn clutch. A clutch is after all designed to have a relatively long life span, and to continue to perform its function even as it gets toward the end of its life.
When do you know your clutch cable needs to be replaced?
Since the clutch cable can fail or break over time, it is important to be aware of the symptoms that indicate your clutch cable is stretching. Signs that your clutch cable need to be replaced include: Clutch pedal is hard to press. Clutch pedal may depress all the way to the floor and not return to its normal position.
How do you disconnect the clutch from the clutch?
You may be able to disconnect this by pushing the clutch operating lever away from the nipple with your fingers, then pulling the nipple out of the lever with pliers. But if the cable is too tight, you must slacken the cable tension. Look back along the cable and find the cable adjuster.
Why is the clutch cable on my car not working?
If your car has a cable-operated clutch and you find that the gears are difficult to engage, the pedal action is stiff, or there is any sign that the clutch pedal is reluctant to come back up again, then the chances are that the clutch cable is damaged.
Can a tight clutch cable cause a pedal to disengage?
An excessively tight clutch cable is another symptom of a possible problem with the clutch cable adjuster. If the adjuster binds, or is adjusted too tightly, this will cause the clutch to be slightly disengaged at all times – even when the pedal is not being stepped on.