2009 Vibe GT - Clutch engages too early

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Glenpointe
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2009 Vibe GT - Clutch engages too early

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I replaced the clutch with LUK clutch set. Everything went well. Now, the clutch seems to engage as soon as I release the pedal (less than 1" of the floor). I'll bleed the clutch, but any adjustment in the clutch cable for this issue?
CraftsmanQuad19
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Re: 2009 Vibe GT - Clutch engages too early

Post by CraftsmanQuad19 »

It’s a hydraulic clutch, no cable. That being said, if it’s anything like my 03 there’s an adjustment rod up under the dash between the pedal and the master cylinder
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jolt
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Re: 2009 Vibe GT - Clutch engages too early

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See adjustment here, or use the search on this forum:

https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewt ... nt#p522254
Glenpointe
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Re: 2009 Vibe GT - Clutch engages too early

Post by Glenpointe »

If the locknut is so tight, don't force it because you could break the plastic coupling. Detach the master clutch cylinder from the pedal and spin the plastic coupling counter-clockwise by hand then you will able to turn the locknut.

I had the free play reduced by spinning the plastic coupling (on master cylinder) counterclockwise, attach it to the clutch pedal then tighten the locknut. Clutch engagement is OK now.
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