Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel
12-02-2004, 07:46 AM
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Finish Line
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel
hey my clutch engages at the very top of the pedal travel.. I just changed the master cylinder.. that didnt fix the problem. watelse can be the problem?
thanks!
thanks!
12-02-2004, 08:47 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (TORQUE MONSTER)
I know its hydro, i read your post.
Clutches are self adjusting, so if indeed it is grabbing at the end on the pedal travel, one thing to suspect is what i mentionned earlier.
Did it just start doing this?
fs
Clutches are self adjusting, so if indeed it is grabbing at the end on the pedal travel, one thing to suspect is what i mentionned earlier.
Did it just start doing this?
fs
12-02-2004, 08:56 AM
#6
Risky Business
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Trackside with the smoking bee
Posts: 25,211
Likes: 0
Received 47 Likes
on
39 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (filthy_shovel)
Grabbing at the top of the pedal is a sign of the clutch wearing out. Try re-bleeding your system. Also, try adjusting the pedal free play (locknut C).
Trending Topics
12-02-2004, 09:24 AM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (95cxhatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95cxhatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">great info and diagram Bauley!!! 
we could all use this to understand how it works</TD></TR></TABLE>
Buy a manual... It's all in there
we could all use this to understand how it works</TD></TR></TABLE>
Buy a manual... It's all in there
12-02-2004, 09:35 AM
#9
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Finish Line
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (filthy_shovel)
filty_shoval: Oh ur saying the self adjusting machism is faulty? I got ya.. thats a possiblity..
I bought the car with the problem
yea i bleed it pretty well and the clutch grabs pretty hard and theres no slipage at all..so i think the clutch itself is ok..
Adusting the C nut:
Adusting the C nut would just keep the clutch released? cause if its engaging at the top.. making it shorter would just make it depressed all the time.. am I understanding this right?
I bought the car with the problem
yea i bleed it pretty well and the clutch grabs pretty hard and theres no slipage at all..so i think the clutch itself is ok..
Adusting the C nut:
Adusting the C nut would just keep the clutch released? cause if its engaging at the top.. making it shorter would just make it depressed all the time.. am I understanding this right?
12-02-2004, 09:36 AM
#10
Risky Business
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Trackside with the smoking bee
Posts: 25,211
Likes: 0
Received 47 Likes
on
39 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (TORQUE MONSTER)
If you adjust the locknut you can have the clutch engage at a lower point on the pedal.
I really wouldn't worry about it though. Most OEM clutches i've driven engage near the top. Hell, my dads 01 civic was like that from the factory.
I really wouldn't worry about it though. Most OEM clutches i've driven engage near the top. Hell, my dads 01 civic was like that from the factory.
12-02-2004, 09:39 AM
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Posts: 750
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (BauleyCivic)
I like having my engagement high on the pedal travel, so i dont have to push it all the way down... I dont know why, I just like it better... 
12-02-2004, 09:42 AM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch engages at the top of the pedal travel (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you adjust the locknut you can have the clutch engage at a lower point on the pedal.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
THat's exactly what i am saying. But usually, the adjustment is not something you fiddle around with alot. But it may be a possibility.
I would not re-bleed unless your pedal is acting funny...
fs
</TD></TR></TABLE>
THat's exactly what i am saying. But usually, the adjustment is not something you fiddle around with alot. But it may be a possibility.
I would not re-bleed unless your pedal is acting funny...
fs
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
skhell
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
06-23-2010 12:11 AM
FLCivic
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
06-30-2004 03:48 PM
