i installed an exedy stage 1 clutch and it engages really high, almost as high as my old clutch that was as it was dying. the new pressure plate is really soft but i would like to just change the engagement point so its lower, not all the way at the top. can anyone help? what do i need to do first...

 

there is a threaded adjustment on the clutch pedal push rod. off the top of my head, you will need a 12mm wrench to loosten the locknut. you will also need to readjust the top clutch micro switch, but as you move the pedal, you will know exactly how much to move it. good luck.

 

awsome, whats the top clutch micro switch? where is it as well?

 

I always thought that hydro trans were self adjusting???

 

I have always been under the impression of the hydro clutches being non-adjustable, selfadjusting.

 

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me too...

 

IT SUCKS. practically have to lift foot off the petal to engage all the way. it is completely disengaged about half way down the petal stroke.

 

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Yes this is correct.

You would want to adjust the rod to be shorter if your clutch doesn't feel like it's releasing until the very top of the pedal.

It's not as much adjustment as a cable-type clutch found on the 1988-1991 Civics, but there is some adjustment that should help out in this situation.

If I had my diggy camera I'd take a pic of mine, but it's at home.

It is indeed a 12mm. You'll see it where the clutch master cylinder rod meets the clutch pdeal itself - 12mm locking nut is there.

 

Thanks for clearing that up!

 

"you will also need to readjust the top clutch micro switch"

is this all in the same process, after loosenign the locking nut?

 

I believe that the "microswitch" is the switch that is pressed when your clutch is disengaged so that you cannot start your car...

 

EXCELLENT, i forgot about that

sounds easy enough. do i have to compress the petal before i tighten the locknut after that? or once i get under there its self explanitory....

 

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Also known as the "clutch safety switch" as well.

I believe that switch is what Hondata uses to activate the full throttle shift if I'm not mistaken.

 

i ran out side and checked and i see that bolt, it looks like it can slide front to back after loosening. is that the one? i tried looking for wires and all but couldnt find the switch. is it up at the top or is it right under my nose (not literaly )

you guys have been a great help thus far. i really appreciate the input

 

The switch has a little black "button" on it that is pressed when the clutch is not pushed in. As you push it in the botton pops out more as the pedal is pushed to the floor.

If you shorten the rod like suggested, then you'll probably have to adjust the switch to accomodate the new pedal position by bringing the switch out some with the pedal so that it stays fully pressed "in" while the clutch pedal is't pressed.

I'll go look on my car and see what tools you'd need to adjust the switch too.

 

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there are 2 switches. one on top, and one on the bottom of the clutch pedal throw. if i am not mistaken, the top one needs to be released, and the bottom one needs to be pressed for the car to start. personally, i adjust them to my liking, as the car just works better for me that way. have you ever ridden a motorcycle and found that the levers were too high/low for you? same thing with the clutch, brake and gas pedals in our cars.

 

does sliding the bolt away from the firewall, decrese the motion of the petal? or just where it starts to move the clutch

 

you guys are awsome!

i just loosened that nut, and it took me the longest time to figure it out, but i took a pair of pliers and just rotated that rod so it wsa shorter. not only is the petal stroke shorter but it engages much lower which is more comfortable to me. previously, that rod was threaded almost as far as it would go. so it was a really long petal stroke. blah blah blah

honda-tech is still the best.

thanks again