Clutch rest position

evilnickwong · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 5:46 am Post subject: Clutch rest position

Quick question, here is a photo of my pedals:

The main thing is, my clutch sits much higher than my brake. Is there any way to adjust this to the same level? That distance is completely free play, the clutch only starts to have resistance after it goes below the brake level.

I heard can adjust the eccentric bolt (the one I circled), but not sure how?

boonaroo · Official Member Joined: Mar 20, 2009 Posts: 148

I too have this setup. always thought it was a little odd.

evilnickwong · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:17 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

I don't think it's normal, I have a thread on this over at r3v and most have their pedals at the same level.

boonaroo · Official Member Joined: Mar 20, 2009 Posts: 148

don't think its normal meself. lemme know when you resolve it. : )

highwaystar · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

my one not like this. Clutch and brake same level... mmmm

evilnickwong · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

Yalor, don't think it should be like this.

The bolt I circled in the picture, there is a dot or marking on it, can you check yours and see where it is pointed? I read it should be pointed either towards the engine or away from engine, 2 position only. But not sure, so I didn't go and adjust and see lol.

highwaystar · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

evilnickwong wrote:

Yalor, don't think it should be like this.

The bolt I circled in the picture, there is a dot or marking on it, can you check yours and see where it is pointed? I read it should be pointed either towards the engine or away from engine, 2 position only. But not sure, so I didn't go and adjust and see lol.

I also dont know... have to open and see. BUT when i convert my auto to manual and saw the pedal before install, the pedal pops freely like spring (brake and clutch) I suspect its the cable, if the cable to long the clutch might be higher - Maybe only... will check and see.

evilnickwong · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

There is a cable? lol, I thought only got that spring that is hanging at the top there Laughing

highwaystar · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Clutch rest position

evilnickwong wrote:

There is a cable? lol, I thought only got that spring that is hanging at the top there Laughing

hahaha... mmmm it just my theory comparing with my fiat last time. BMW not using cable for clutch eh? mmm have to check
cheers!

Jumpman · Top Poster Joined: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 61

IT's definitely not normal. Mine are all sitting on the same level.

sakuragi · .com Member Joined: Aug 06, 2007 Posts: 22

I had the opposite problem. My clutch pedal is just a little lower than the brake pedal. Well it's negligible i guess but certainly ain't looking good.