Clutch Pressure

[Agilles]

I noticed every since I bought my car the clutch seems to be getting closer and closer to the floor. Is this the hydraulics just adjusting to the clutch engaging point? How would I build the pressue or change engaging pt?

Was just worried b/c these clutches are so damn soft :(

Thanks in advance!

[titanium3.2]

I always thought the pedal going to the floor 'ment the clutch was getting worn out,

[Agilles]

I always thought the pedal going to the floor 'ment the clutch was getting worn out,

Yeah, that's my worry. But it engages perfectly with no probelms. I have also read that clutch hydraulics are supposed to change to the drivers engage pt

[Agilles]

Is there anyone with mechanical experience that might be more familiar?

[torquewrench]

It's difficult to say without actually driving the car. I'm assuming you are talking about the engagement point (the point in pedal stroke at which the vehicle starts to move). If this is getting significantly lower, it could be:

1) The adjustment mechanism on the clutch is not adjusting correctly. The clutch cover assembly (most people refer to this as the pressure plate) adjusts over the life of the clutch so the force to depress the pedal stays the same. Sometimes, the mechanism in the clutch can adjust inadvertantly. This would require a new clutch.

2) Hydraulic/CSC issue. If you concentric slave cylinder is not stroking enough, this would cause your issue. This theoretically could be your master cylinder, your slave, or related component. I'd start by pumping the pedal 50+ times while in neutral and see if that makes any difference to you engagement point.

3) Clutch disc itself could have an issue. If the disc is warping, or is sticking on the input shaft, then it will take more stroke to release the clutch. This will mean your engagment point of the pedal will be lower to the floor.

You should not notice a significant change in the engagement point of the clutch as it wears if the clutch components are functioning properly. Unfortunately, there are not adjustments you can do to compensate. I wish I could drive your car to help you more.