I've read a few posts about how to take out that initial clutch play at the very top with the electronic switch on the clutch. Very helpful.

I would like to get rid of some of the play near the floor of the pedal as well but before I go adjusting the hydraulic rod I want to make sure what I'm doing before I burn up my clutch on the way to the store.

When you turn the rod to lower the height of the pedal...does this eliminate play at the top of the pedal (top meaning fully engaged and driving) or does it eliminate play at the bottom (bottom meaning all that extra clutch movement after it's disengaged and you're shifting)?

 

anyone?

 

I don't believe our clutch pedal is adjustable. I also asked the dealer and they confirmed it wasn't. Being the non believer that I am I attempted to try and adjust it anyway but my efforts were wasted.

 

As Xviper once said...
With EXTREME WARNING, I give you this:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...0&#entry5234269

No this does not technically adjust the clutch. It adjusts the plunger in the hydraulic cylinder. From what I understand this reduces the actual pedal travel but the engagement distance is still the same. For example if your clutch engagement is 3 inches and it travels a total of 10 inches before hitting the floor it will still be 3 inches to fully engage/disengage but only travel 6-7 inches before it hits the floor.

I just want to make sure if I adjust the clutch to be shorter in this way that I'm not actually pushing it in and making it shorter there by causing it to slip all the time.

 

Adjusting the rod will change the engagement lower or higher. As stated in that thread you want to make small adjustments and check the results until you get the feel that you want.

It's also a real PITA to get to and you'll need a shop light or a flashlight.

 

My mechanic adjusted the clutch pedal with a screwdriver inside the car. And it shortened the pedal travel distance. He didnt shorten it too much but you have to be a little more careful than usual.
Clutch engages a bit quicker than stock . I am not sure about this but all i can say is it feels better.

 

I wonder how he adjusted it with a screwdriver...

Anyway, I did do this earlier today. A little really does go a long way. A few turns and you're pushing the clutch in with an ankle movement which clearly won't work.

When I adjusted it, it did make it slightly shorter with enough room to make sure the clutch is fully disengaged. Although one thing I wasn't expecting was the clutch is much easier to push in now. Maybe the angle that you start pushing is better and the springs don't seem as tight but either way it's much easier to make smooth shifts now.