Clutch Engagement Point

[foamypirate]

Hey guys, I've just got to ask this question that's been nagging me for a while...


Is there ANY way to adjust the point the clutch engages? Even with a brand new clutch (~10k miles) my pedal engages way off the floor (it's done it since the clutch was new, and with the old clutch too).

I've tried adjusting the clutch pedal up or down, but anytime the engagement feels right, the pedal doesn't spring back to resting postition and pops back up when I hit a bump, which drives me nuts.

I've thought about replacing the master/slave, and removing the damper and then running a new stainless steel braided line straight from the master to the slave, but that seems like a lot of work for what may NOT fix my issue.

Anyone have any ideas? This issue makes the car very tough to drive smoothly, because by the time the clutch pedal engages, my foot is at the end of it's motion range and I have to disengage rather rapidly to avoid pain. It's also taking a toll on my motor mounts (lots of load being placed on them from rapid disengagement).

[4GAccordH22]

There's an adjustment near the top of the clutch pedal. It adjusts the engagement point by varying the length of the pushrod that actuates the clutch master cylinder, so if you want to lower the engagement point (closer to the floor), you need to shorten the pushrod. Hope this helps!

[804CB7]

there is no way to change the engagement point of the clutch.. I have been having this same problem.. swapped my clutch out for an exedy oem replacement clutch kit and it still causes the clutch to engage at the top of the pedal travel. Have installed new master and slave cylinder with still no luck. I'll give you an update if I find something that works though.

[wed3k]

if you changed all your hydraulic components, it's either a worn out clutch or the step on the flywheel is off.

[foamypirate]

if you changed all your hydraulic components, it's either a worn out clutch or the step on the flywheel is off.

I haven't replaced any of the components yet, wanted to get some input before I blow cash shotgunning parts at the thing.

I think I'm just going to run a stainless braided line from the master to the slave, bypassing the damper, to eliminate any potential issues caused by the lines/damper.

Flywheel and clutch should be fine, the flywheel was a brand new out of the box Honda OEM flywheel with an Exedy OEM PP and clutch disk (which makes me wonder if it's an Exedy thing, as the other guy that posted has the same issue with the same clutch...). Perhaps the pressure plate fingers extend out farther on the Exedy PP, so it disengages sooner when pressing the pedal (near the top of the travel) and re-engages later.

[4GAccordH22]

The Chilton book calls it Pedal Height and Free Play adjustment...



The rod in the picture with the jam nut is what needs to be adjusted.

[foamypirate]

The Chilton book calls it Pedal Height and Free Play adjustment...

The rod in the picture with the jam nut is what needs to be adjusted.

Yeah, I'ved played with that countless times. If I get it to a point where it engages relatively low to the floor, the assist-spring won't pop the pedal back up to it's rest height, unless I hit a bump. Right now, it's set right on the edge (sometimes sticks down by floor, but not usually). I've bled the clutch a million times to eliminate any potential air bubbles, but that didn't make any difference.

I wish there was a way to adjust the slave cylinder push rod. I'd just back it off some.

[Shag Wagon]

I came across this problem the other day. One of the nuts was loose on the m/c on the inside of the firewall. Tightened these whores up, and now I barely lift my foot up and that slut is engaging.

[C91BLX7]

I believe there is some adjustment on the slave cyl

[Karl]

Yeah, I'ved played with that countless times. If I get it to a point where it engages relatively low to the floor, the assist-spring won't pop the pedal back up to it's rest height, unless I hit a bump. Right now, it's set right on the edge (sometimes sticks down by floor, but not usually). I've bled the clutch a million times to eliminate any potential air bubbles, but that didn't make any difference.

I wish there was a way to adjust the slave cylinder push rod. I'd just back it off some.

slot the mounting holes,

[foamypirate]

I believe there is some adjustment on the slave cyl

I tried rotating the slave cylinde pushrod, to see if it was threaded, but it was dark and I couldn't really tell. I'll check it out today.

slot the mounting holes,

I'll look into that and see if there is enough material to slot it. Good idea!

[YK86]

The pushrod on the slave is not threaded. You can actually pull it right out with the rubber boot if the slave was off the car.

[jamaicancb3]

You ever thought that the spring is passed its Elastic limit? whats law in physics called? crap i forgot. maybe you need to change it cause you said you get it right but it doesnt pop back up unless an unbalanced force acts on it maybe the spring is dead.

[foamypirate]

Just slotted the slave cylinder and moved it approximately 3/32nds toward the passenger side. Clutch now engages MUCH closer to the floor. It's awesome! I have a feeling this issue was caused by the slave cylinder in the first place, there were no Honda markings on it, so I'm guessing it's a crappy aftermarket with an improper travel rate.