Honda's and clutches!?!?
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Honda's and clutches!?!?
So Im in the market for an integra or a civic coupe/hatch. Ive been saving a lot and now Im starting to look. Ive driven a few cars (2 integras and 1 civic hatch) all 3 had b18 vtec motors in them. My question is this... Why is the pedal so touchy? It feels like there isnt any travel for the pedal and it wants to engage when I start to think of shifting? It really sucks bc the cars are really nice but if I have a hard time driving the car i wont buy it since its an everyday car. Is this something that can be adjusted? is it the pedal? clutch? tranny? Maybe Im spoiled by having nice pedals on my evo, s2000 and bmw 335i when I had them...Any help would be great, I just dont know!
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From: miserable mitten
Re: Honda's and clutches!?!?
I don't know, I've had great luck with the OEM clutches in my cars...
Changed the delSol's clutch at 168,000 miles and still had plenty of "meat" left.
Just changed my EP3's clutch after 195,XXX miles - looked like I could have went another 100,000.....
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#1 Check the level of the clutch fluid when attempting to adjust the clutch. The reservoir is located on the left of the engine bay near the firewall. If the fluid level is low, fill it to the recommended level. Pump the clutch pedal a few times to restore the hydraulic pressure.
#2 Measure the clutch pedal to see if it falls within Honda's specifications. Pedal stroke should 0.58 to 0.60 inches, the height of the clutch pedal from the floor should be 0.712 inch, the free play should be .06 to 0.10 inch and the clutch pedal disengagement should be 0.288.
#3 Adjust the clutch pedal if it does not fit with the Honda specifications. To adjust the pedal stroke, loosen the lock nut on the top of the clutch pedal, and loosen the lock nut in the end of the push rod. Turn the push rod either in or out to get the adjustment that you need. Tighten the lock nut on the push rod, tighten the lock nut on the pedal until it touches the pedal, then tighten it 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn more.
#4 Look at the place where the master cylinder connects with the pedal. You will see a fork there. This is adjustable by turning the inner nut until it loosens, and lengthening the rod of the master cylinder. You can turn the rod either right or left, then tighten the nut back up to secure it in place. Check the pedal to see if this is the adjustment you need.
Changed the delSol's clutch at 168,000 miles and still had plenty of "meat" left.
Just changed my EP3's clutch after 195,XXX miles - looked like I could have went another 100,000.....
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#1 Check the level of the clutch fluid when attempting to adjust the clutch. The reservoir is located on the left of the engine bay near the firewall. If the fluid level is low, fill it to the recommended level. Pump the clutch pedal a few times to restore the hydraulic pressure.
#2 Measure the clutch pedal to see if it falls within Honda's specifications. Pedal stroke should 0.58 to 0.60 inches, the height of the clutch pedal from the floor should be 0.712 inch, the free play should be .06 to 0.10 inch and the clutch pedal disengagement should be 0.288.
#3 Adjust the clutch pedal if it does not fit with the Honda specifications. To adjust the pedal stroke, loosen the lock nut on the top of the clutch pedal, and loosen the lock nut in the end of the push rod. Turn the push rod either in or out to get the adjustment that you need. Tighten the lock nut on the push rod, tighten the lock nut on the pedal until it touches the pedal, then tighten it 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn more.
#4 Look at the place where the master cylinder connects with the pedal. You will see a fork there. This is adjustable by turning the inner nut until it loosens, and lengthening the rod of the master cylinder. You can turn the rod either right or left, then tighten the nut back up to secure it in place. Check the pedal to see if this is the adjustment you need.
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