Adjusting a DSM clutch

[Eurotrash]

Got a 92 awd laser, with the car in 1st gear it will pull when the pedal is all the way to the floor. just wondering how to adjust it so the clutch will grab off of the floor

[tpunx99GSX]

I believe the adjustment is the same as a 2g. if you look at the clutch pedal you should be able to rotate the rod and put it to your liking. For it grabbing off the ground you would rotate it to the left (if your looking towards the pedal) if your looking towards the rear of the car it would be towards the right.

[scheides]

Tom, you forgot the part about scooting the seat back as far as possible and sticking your face under the brake pedal, kink your neck, and twist your back in the most awkward position possible. I actually did this on an evo recently and was amazed how familiar the position was (I did this on my 1G and 2G), suck.

[C3L1CA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYJxQyjIhUw

[Eurotrash]

Originally Posted by C3L1CA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYJxQyjIhUw

Oh wow.. thanks man! this is pretty simple haha

[jrohner]

Most likely your master or slave cylinder is shot.

[4g63tcrazy]

Jack is the man! I post this video in every clutch adjustment thread.

[Eurotrash]

Originally Posted by 4g63tcrazy

Jack is the man! I post this video in every clutch adjustment thread.

ill try adjusting it first before replacing anything. i Just put a new clutch in not 300 miles ago and i didnt adjust it.. Seemed pretty good at first but not any more

[tpunx99GSX]

Originally Posted by scheides

Tom, you forgot the part about scooting the seat back as far as possible and sticking your face under the brake pedal, kink your neck, and twist your back in the most awkward position possible. I actually did this on an evo recently and was amazed how familiar the position was (I did this on my 1G and 2G), suck.

Sorry, i forgot about that. Ive been inverted MANY times in my cars adjusting my clutch, my friends clutch, and every other dsm in californias clutch. I think they were just pretending they didnt know what they were doing because they didnt want to do it.

[Eurotrash]

is the rod usually really hard to move? mine's all greasy n shit too, its cold and cannot tell if its moving or not lol. makes it all harder with no room and no flash light

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

If the rod going to the pedal assembly is greasy, then chances are high that your master is leaking, which is causing your clutch issues.

[Eurotrash]

yeah ive been noticing that the car shifts better when its cold, but lets say ive been driving it for 30 mins the car will not go into gear at a dead stop. and then once it does go in the car wil pull itself with the clutch pedal to the floor

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Yup, replace your master. Don't even bother adjusting this one, you'll just be wasting your time.

[123abc]

Originally Posted by Kevin 1G Drummer

Yup, replace your master. Don't even bother adjusting this one, you'll just be wasting your time.

Yup. Replace your master cylinder, and at the same time might as well do the slave cylinder and put in a stainless steel clutch line to replace the soft rubber section. You'll thank us later.


Just make sure you bleed the system right.

[Eurotrash]

thanks guys all done, works mint!