How often should a new clutch be adjusted?

Question

I had it replaced in the middle of January and it was adjusted once a few weeks after that. It's the middle of March now and then suddenly, today, there was the feel of a click in the pedal, then a lot of free play in the pedal.

I'm having it adjust tonight, I just don't know if that's normal for a new clutch.

The car is a 1994 Nissan Senta XE 1.6
It is obviously not a self-adjusting clutch.

I already said that it is NOT self adjusting.
Please read thoroughly before giving rude answers, eckseddewhatever.

Also, it has a cable so there is no fluid

I already said that it is NOT self adjusting.
Please read thoroughly before giving rude answers, eckseddewhatever.

Also, it has a cable so there is no place to add fluid

Also, studmuff, you aren't even answering my question.
Don't make assumptions about how I drive.

I'm pretty sure slave cylinders are only in Hydraulic clutches (mine is NOT -- thus no place to add fluid).

Answer 1

You are correct, this clutch is not self-adjusting. The click happens when you have too much slack in the cable. The fitting on the end of the clutch cable (where it joins the throw-out lever) unseats itself, then the tension of pushing on the clutch snaps it back into place - and makes the pedal suddenly lower.

The fix is regular adjustments. New cables will stretch quite a bit before settling down somewhat, so expect to do this on a fairly regular basis for a while (it's not a hard job, so learning to do this yourself is a great idea for both convenience and to save money.)

Good luck!

Answer 2

More than likely the end of the cable which activates (or pulls on) the release fork has some troubles. There is a locknut type arrangement on that car which is partially plastic. The ratcheting lock part wears, and causes the trouble you describe.

Your clutch is not wearing, rather the adjusments aren't "holding". You shouldn't need to adjust that clutch for at least 50,000 miles.

Answer 3

Check to see if the clutch fluid is full. Maybe there's air in the lines. Click in the pedal could just be the clutch pedal hitting a clutch switch.

Answer 4

in case you verify out any centrifugal grab, you will see that maximum does not have any adjustment. the cost at which the weights expand to the drum determines how rapid, and how confusing the grab is obtainable in. Is your motor working too quickly? Are you accelerating too quickly and making the grab are available in too rapid? it is going to no longer be pulling in any respect at idle speed, and is obtainable in slowly because of the fact the accelerator is depressed. seek for weights on the grab which would be moved by making use of loosening a locking screw, and moving them in the direction of or removed from the shaft. some clutches are adjustable by making use of moving those weights, subsequently changing the cost the grab activates. you have already desperate if it spins it makes the grab are available in in the present day and could kill the engine. you're terrific in thinking relating to the tire length. Going to a taller tire will make the problem worse, and going to a shorter tire will make it spin greater truthfully, yet will shop it from stalling the engine. it is going to additionally eliminate from the best end speed of the cart. you should objective changing the ratio of thepersistent sprocket and accomplish an identical ingredient by making use of going to a smaller one. sounds like the tires are too tall! the two use a smaller tire, or replace the ratio of thepersistent sprocket could restoration the problem. in case you regulate the grab, it is going to easily upload slippage to the grab, and reason the grab to burn out speedier than you will possibly be able to choose. sturdy success!

Answer 5

you should get a lot of miles on a new clutch,if you use it right.dont ride with your foot on the clutch and dont peel out or jump the clutch,or you will roughen the clutch.

Answer 6

sorry but it sounds like your slave cylinder....