Evenexchange

For about 15,000 miles now, I've had a new (OEM) clutch put in my car with a brand new OEM cable. Stock everything as far as the clutch goes. What is the most efficient way to get my clutch to stop catching at the tippity top with like 1/2" to spare? I've heard mixed things. Firewall adjuster/quadrant? New cable?

WannaBeGearHead

Go out to your car. Sit in the drivers seat. Take your foot and put it behind the clutch pedal. Take your foot and pull the clutch pedal towards you somewhat forcefully. It should "pop" or make a some noise, it's ok. Once that happens push the clutch back towards the floor and repeat until you like where it engages.

Evenexchange

I tried this multiple times. I've pulled the clutch toward me with so much force to where I thought it was going to break. There is no "pop" sound. Then I've pressed down the clutch to a spot that I think is good, and the clutch hasn't changed.

Evenexchange

Does the car have to be running?

WannaBeGearHead

No it doesn't have to be running. You can only adjust it so much that way. As long as you have some play in like you do (1/2"-1") your ok.

Cliffy has a write up about how to adjust the clutch pedal. Hopefully he will post it up.