Clutch Pedle adjustment

maxdaRX8isreal · 05-19-2008, 12:39 PM

Hi! I just purchased a used 2004 Mazda RX8 this past Friday from a dealer, I bought the car for my wife and we drove around this weekend and she complained that she had to push the clutch to far in to change gears. I took over the driving and study the clutch and notice that there is a 5-6 inch play before it even begins to ingage. My question is My wife being 5' 4" it's a pain so is there a way to adjust the clutch pedle? if so where ? Thanks

Mindcore · 06-05-2008, 11:50 PM

How's the engagement once it does grab? the clutch could be just plain warn.

pilsfergus · 06-07-2008, 05:04 AM

the car was made by japanese youre wifes height has nothing to do with it.get the car back to the dealer straight away.get them to check the clutch it shouldnt be like that.it can be adjusted its either hydraulic or a cable.if they wont do anything for you hand it back and demand the money back to get action from them.its possible the previous owner has abused the car and the clutches knackered,get the car checked ASAP while youre still in the grace period and you can hand it back and buy another and aviod having to fit a clutch to youre new car.

L8APEX · 06-11-2008, 08:28 AM

it might be an after market clutch. I know that the ACT setup releases almost on the floor, as do some others. if the clutch grabs good, and you don't get slippage, it might just need some minor adjustments. take it in and ask.

05-19-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
maxdaRX8isreal Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Clutch Pedle adjustment Hi! I just purchased a used 2004 Mazda RX8 this past Friday from a dealer, I bought the car for my wife and we drove around this weekend and she complained that she had to push the clutch to far in to change gears. I took over the driving and study the clutch and notice that there is a 5-6 inch play before it even begins to ingage. My question is My wife being 5' 4" it's a pain so is there a way to adjust the clutch pedle? if so where ? Thanks

06-05-2008, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	How's the engagement once it does grab? the clutch could be just plain warn. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

06-11-2008, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	it might be an after market clutch. I know that the ACT setup releases almost on the floor, as do some others. if the clutch grabs good, and you don't get slippage, it might just need some minor adjustments. take it in and ask. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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06-07-2008, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
pilsfergus Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 20	the car was made by japanese youre wifes height has nothing to do with it.get the car back to the dealer straight away.get them to check the clutch it shouldnt be like that.it can be adjusted its either hydraulic or a cable.if they wont do anything for you hand it back and demand the money back to get action from them.its possible the previous owner has abused the car and the clutches knackered,get the car checked ASAP while youre still in the grace period and you can hand it back and buy another and aviod having to fit a clutch to youre new car.