Setting the Clutch throw / stop
Discussion
I'm about to bite the bullet and pull my clutch apart as I have a leaking slave (well, to say it is leaking is a slight understatement...). Having read a million and one threads on here about clutches, slaves, seals, disassembly etc, I read that there is (or should be) a rubber bump stop on the clutch pedal. Mine has never had that but just has the socket head screw and lock nut to set max travel. Where would I get one of these rubber stops from? Any source / supplier / part number or even puicture for them please?
Once I've sorted my slave (and master and clutch) I then need to adjust the throw to make sure I don't over extend the clutch. I've read that it is possible with the car in first gear, one person trying to push the car (or turn the road wheel if wheels not on the ground) with another person pressing the pedal until the clutch releases. How is this postion then marked as to get to the adjuster, the person's foot / body / /mass is in the way? Any tips and tricks?
Also, if I shouldn't over extend the clutch, but I need to bleed a completely empty clutch hydraulic system, is there any special (or recommened) method so as to ensure I don't over throw the clutch?
Once I've done it, I'll know what I'm doing for the next time, but hopefully the next time will be a fair few years down the road, by which time I'll have forgotten it all again!
Edited to add - I've also read that some folk have swapped the 0.700" clutch master cylinder for a 0.625" master cylinder. Recommended or just stick with the 0.700" ?
Once I've sorted my slave (and master and clutch) I then need to adjust the throw to make sure I don't over extend the clutch. I've read that it is possible with the car in first gear, one person trying to push the car (or turn the road wheel if wheels not on the ground) with another person pressing the pedal until the clutch releases. How is this postion then marked as to get to the adjuster, the person's foot / body / /mass is in the way? Any tips and tricks?
Also, if I shouldn't over extend the clutch, but I need to bleed a completely empty clutch hydraulic system, is there any special (or recommened) method so as to ensure I don't over throw the clutch?
Once I've done it, I'll know what I'm doing for the next time, but hopefully the next time will be a fair few years down the road, by which time I'll have forgotten it all again!
Edited to add - I've also read that some folk have swapped the 0.700" clutch master cylinder for a 0.625" master cylinder. Recommended or just stick with the 0.700" ?
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