caynor

ok, i looked through all the clutch adjustment links and couldnt find my problem...might have over looked it so sorry in advance...

now i have had alot of mustangs between 83- 92 and i know about pulling the clutch pedal up to adjust... my problem is... i have just bought a 97 gt with 69000 miles and the clutch releases like a 1/2 inch from the floor if that...i mean its right on the floor!! i prefer it at the top.. i asked a local mechanic if i could adjust it and he said it was hydraulic so no i couldnt....its suppose to be a 2yr old clutch...so my question is can i adjust this clutch to get it off the floor or is it toast...i'm new here so howdy all and your help would be great.... thanks

uberstang1

You're mechanic is a schlep, you're clutch is not hyrdraulic its cable. Did you check to see if it has an aftermarket quadrant?

Fizzics Boy

Sounds to me like your cable is stretched out. I would go check to see if the quadrant is stock or not. If it is, go out and buy an aftermarket one, along with a firewall adjuster and a new FORD cable. Stay away from the aftermarket ones, as they tend to snap. My friend broke 8 of them within a year.

caynor

what is a good aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster to buy? i thought the mechanic was wrong also..but, i've never owned this year of a stang... how much all this going to run? thanks

Fizzics Boy

Steeda and Maximum motorsports are both good. They will run you about 80 bucks for the two parts. Maximum motorsports also sells a ford cable for 67 dollars if I remember correctly. figure it should be around 150 for all the parts.

caynor

how can you tell if the clutch IS stretched? i dont want to buy all these parts if thats not the problem...

cliffyk

How much free play is in the pedal? Should be 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" max...