how does the self adjust system work on a clutch

[ben_p]

??/ how does it work, my new clutch is att he top of the pedel it sucks

 

[Pat_986]

There is a cam type system on the back of the peddle, it take's up slack as the clutch is worn. (or at least this is on the MK1's)

I would suggest a new cable, yours might be stretched!

 

[ben_p]

mm. could i just shim behind the current cable?

 

[ben_p]

bump

 

[tidyclio]

its a spring that takes up the slack,if your clutch cable was worn excessively you would be having the opposite problem and for this a shim might work.
but if its biting at the top a shim wont make any difference. it is a sign that your clutch could be on its way out though

 

[Pat_986]

it is a sign that your clutch could be on its way out though

??/ how does it work, my new clutch is att he top of the pedel it sucks

Its a new clutch.

 

[ben_p]

lol just ha a brand new clutch put in ( by me)? any ideas on how to move the bite then?

 

[Joe@ShedMotorsport]

if its a cable operated cluth you should be able to adjust it. Is there a threaded portion on the end? If so wind the nuts in/out until the pedal is at the desired height and the biting point is in the right place, if there is no adjustment left, the cable is stretched and its time for a new one.

 

[Pat_986]

If you want a deffinate way of correcting the bite point, get a new clucth cable and a new 'cam gear'' aragement on the back of the peddle.

 

[Pat_986]

if its a cable operated cluth you should be able to adjust it. Is there a threaded portion on the end? If so wind the nuts in/out until the pedal is at the desired height and the biting point is in the right place, if there is no adjustment left, the cable is stretched and its time for a new one.

Good point, Diddnt think of that, never noticed it on the MK1, will have to take a look.