how do u adjust the clutch cable properly

1. bridgey1234 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 glasgow Posts: 583 citroen saxo vts 1998 Citroen saxo furio 03 c2 gt

   #1 26th October 2011, 14:25

   how do u adjust the clutch cable properly
   
   see if i tighten the nut to much will it burn my clutch out
   
   thanks
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 26th October 2011, 14:28

   The more you tighten it, the higher the clutch pedal moves, thus higher biting point.
   
   The clutch pedal should be the same height as the brake pedal.
3. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #3 26th October 2011, 15:42

   I adjusted mine when I got it, because whoever last adjusted my clutch obviously forgot to adjust the cable, undo the first bolt, and then the second bolt will move, adjust it to your personal preference, but as mentioned by saxova, the clutch pedal should sit same height as the brake pedal
   
   And another thing, be careful after, I didn't realise how much the biting point had moved and stalled the car first time! Embarrassing lol
4. Wongo69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Bolton Posts: 144 Mk2 vtr slammed

   #4 26th October 2011, 16:08

   If a clutch isn't adjusted properly after it beds in when replaced would that make the gears crunch when the engines cold?
   
   This is what's happened to mine and its annoying.
5. Lemmy92 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex, Southend-on-sea Posts: 381 BMW 318 IS

   #5 27th October 2011, 23:01

   Yes Wongo, ajust for about half inch free play