That's just too sensitive, and annoying. Matbe others will have better thoughts, It will seem like it's never going to end, trust me. Broken Clutch Cable: The most common reason to have a clutch pedal that goes all the way to the floor is a broken clutch cable. Ended up being low fluid in the hydralic reservoir, which was letting air into ... engine (with the parking brake applied to prevent movement) and hold the clutch pedal approximately 1/2-inch from the floor. It bites right as I start to let the clutch out next to the floor. Jack up both rear tires, have someone push in the clutch all the way to the floor while the transmission is in gear. 6-speed, Oriental Blue Metallic with dark brown interior, 129k. This is extremely common, particularly on older cars. Oddly enough, I've installed clutches that leave a lower pedal, and some where the pedal doesn't change much if … I have a Kia Ceed SW -2010. This is extremely common, particularly on older cars. Just replaced my LUK DMF clutch for the first time in my 2000 golf. I just installed my new Promotion Custom clutch and a fidanza aluminum flywheel. Yes the clutch bleeding is the same as brakes, pump the pedal a few times, hold slight pressure on the pedal, crack the bleeder until the pedal goes to the floor, and repeat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Clutch engages low. All previous manuals I've had (Subaru's), there was an adjustment built in the clutch pedal mechanism so you could fine tune where in the travel of the pedal the clutch started to grab. I used this DIY when I replaced my clutch master cylinder. Every clutch is a little bit different. If you have too much play, (i.e. The clutch engagement point is too close to the floor for my wife's taste. its a simple rod wiht a screw on fitting that connects to the pedal arm. (car lurches forward if started in gear with clutch fully depressed and engages barely 5mm from floor) It is becoming increasingly difficult to get into gear ( particularly 1st & Reverse) I was thinking there wasn't enough fluid in the lines, similar to brakes, but I don't even know if thats how it works. This new slave cylinder came with (2) little plastic retaining straps that are connected to the plastic nose cap on the end of the rod. pedal at floor dis-engages it. Very low engagement point which affects the first and second gears. The clutch engages with the pedal almost all the way out. and have bleed my clutch 4 times now and it still engages right off the floor and is hard to shift because the clutch is dragging. Now I know that there should be about an inch of freeplay at the top and bottom. You should bleed it though. I was thinking of using a … Common reasons for this to happen: Broken Clutch Cable: The most common reason to have a clutch pedal that goes all the way to the floor is a broken clutch cable. We ship clutch kits with a new fork and if you feel it is unnecessary, we buy it back when you return it. I get no slippage or judder. Featured Products from our Supporting Vendors. Its OK as long as I floor the clutch pedal. So i have a 998cc A+ engine, and ever since owning it the clutch pedal has always disengaged very low to the floor, eg put it into first gear, lift the clutch pedal maybe a couple of inches and she will set off. you should not have to bleed the clutch cylinder if you never opened it . 2: no free play is way too loose. 438 0 0 0 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Are you positive you bled completely? Other gears are OK. My indie says theres nothing wrong. I just installed a luk pro gold clutch and r151f trans. Just make sure that the clutch really is fully disengaging though. Did a clutch job on my 91 4runner SR5, 3.0 4x4 5 speed with a Luk Pro gold clutch kit, turned flywheel etc. Andrew The car has also some weired no name brand short t. shifter in it. Keep it full. I just bought a '03 330xi a few weeks ago. It will not engage the clutch. I have no issues with the clutch itself, it engages well and doesn't slip. Is there anyway to make it engage back at the stock height? A new clutch typically brings your pedal engagement closer to the floor. If the fluid was low, fill the reservoir to the "MAX" mark with DOT 4 brake fluid. I was very thorough in bleeding the system of any air. Mine took forever. It has good pressure however, and engages just fine. get new parts if needed. This will allow the clutch to start grabbing sooner as you let it out. I got a new slave cly. A new clutch typically brings your pedal engagement closer to the floor. If it goes dry 1 time, you have to start all over. My problem is the clutch...the guy said it's a brand new stock specs clutch. Nothing you can do about it as far as I know. A worn clutch should leave you with a higher engagement point. It has gotten better the more the clutch breaks in. I replaced my clutch and it releases just up from the floor also, my daughters Toyota which is in need of a clutch job releases near the top. My clutch is exactly the same. Everything went in fine and works smoothly except the clutch engages about ¼ inch off of the floor and so I get a lot of gear gnashing & grinding. Clutch master cylinder or problem in pedal linkage can cause this issue also. Here's my problem:The clutch pedal goes to the floor. It still engages low, but it's not right on the floor anymore. non last this long. Missing Connector Rod: The clutch It engages very low and close to the floor. I have the Euro 6 speed. If clutch adjustment is not correct, damage to synchronizers or clutch release bearing will occur. it goes from the pedal to the firewall. You’ll typically have problems disengaging the clutch and may have to constantly pump it for it to work. So I got it today and the clutch is engaging really low. It feels like the shifter would break if … Oddly enough, I've installed clutches that leave a lower pedal, and some where the pedal doesn't change much if at all. A worn clutch should leave you with a higher engagement point. 1: bad cable is 90% cause. ). Your clutch should begin to engage about an inch off the floor when releasing the clutch pedal. The clutch engages very low..like close to the floor, and when I put it in 1st it goes in perfect. Sometimes if I am stopped I can't even put it in first or reverse. Clutch biting point has always been close to floor, but now it is hard down on the floor! How about throw out bearing did you replace? It sounds like your clutch engagement is "silly low" as Toon Chris put it. Replacing the cable will allow you to engage the clutch and change gears once more. I have a 93 audi cs 90 quattro, and the clutch goes all the way to the floor. It's pretty normal that new clutches engage close to the floor. Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community, How to Use the Search Function Effectively, Common Newbie DSMer Mistakes & Misconceptions, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. First of all I have a 92 with a 3vze. 3: broken lever on the pedal top. caused by #1 all fail modes covered here. Hello. Now my clutch engages when the pedal is really close to the floor. did you replace the throwout brg lever too? your clutch grabs mid throw) you want to tighten the rod, shortening the throw of the pedal. Clutch doesnt slip- im just curious if this is the way these clutchs ... but there wasn't any activity until it was half engaged or more. my guess, is the clutch drags unless i push the clutch pedal 100% to the floor. Like the first 2.5" of pressing down the pedal doesn't do anything, and when I get it to the floor (and put in gear) as soon as I release 1/4" the car is moving already. It may come up a bit as it breaks in. Keep a close eye on the master cylinder cup. JavaScript is disabled. I believe the biggest factor in whether a clutch will last a long time is: Riding the clutch, driving for long distances with the clutch partially engaged; Dropping the clutch, i.e.- racing starts Whenever I'm doing a clutch I learned the hard way to replace everything, rear seal, pivot bolt,,retaining clip, clutch arm everything. If you’ve air in the clutch line, the clutch pedal typically tends to stick to the floor of your car. did you replace the throwout brg lever too? sound like a clutch master cyl or clutch slave cyl the fluid level will tel a lot most these systems work like a dick break caliber So there is no adjustment It could be also the pressure plate It has fingers the will wear out an let the throw out bearing to no longer disengage the clutch I had a Chevy s10 when fluid was low the peddle was very soft an stay low . Doing the same clutch twice is not an enjoyable way to spend a summer day or three. Verto Clutch - Pedal Engages Near Floor Question, Kind Of... - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hi. But LUK clutches are also self-adjusting, so perhaps not. A new clutch typically brings your pedal engagement closer to the floor. Drive it for about 1000 miles and see how it is. I recently drove my friend's '16 GT and his engagement point was right near the floor, as you start to … Triumph TR6 - clutch engages with pedal near floor We've got a '74 TR6, and the clutch begins to engage when the pedal just begins to come off the floor. Replacing the cable will allow you to engage the clutch and change gears once more. I now have a good bit of play in my clutch pedal. (I'm OK with it, but I have longer legs) Is there an adjustment somewhere that I can use to move the engagement point farther from the floor and closer to the driver? I think you're fine sounds like its acting normal. Of course this also means when the clutch is released, it engages when the pedal is very close to the floor. Thanks and God Bless! It sure doesn't hurt to be sure and its cheaper doing it right the first time than having to do the job twice. I've checked the travel of the slave cylinder rod, and it's about 5/8" when the pedal is fully depressed. Otherwise, the rod will adjust itself back into the master cylinder and you won't get the travel you need to release the clutch. DSMtuners was built to be a unique automotive enthusiast community where DSMers can find technical information to help them modify their Eclipse, Talon, Laser, and GVR-4 for high performance and racing and share their build with others. flush everything and clean it all. Generally, clutch pedals are connected to the clutch release lever by either a cable, or by a hydraulic system using a master and slave cylinder connected by a pipe. Does LOW clutch point indicate BAD CLUTCH? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdf--suwqw0, http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/65524-clutch-master-cylinder-diy-replacement-18t-golf-mk4/. The shifter forks can be a problem. You must log in or register to reply here. A worn clutch should leave you with a higher engagement point. I have a problem where the clutch starts engaging after I lift my foot up half an inch from the floor. 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