Got a new Clutch--now the pedal is too "Light"

Feb 09, 2005 1 Replies

My 96 Stratus needed a new rear main seal, so the mechanic talked me into a new clutch since he had to take the old one out. The original clutch had



85K miles on it so I figured I'd spend the extra $300.

Problem is the clutch pedal now has practically no resistance. Before I call my mechanic I wanted to know if there is a separate adjustment for the "feel" of the pedal. I almost sure that before this replacement, the pedal had a heavier feel to it.



Thanks for any info


I'm sure not an expert on that car, but I can say that it is not unusual for a clutch pedal to get much harder as the diaphragm ages due to the spring fingers getting stiffer from work hardening and heat (and sometimes they break for the same reason which might be the reason the clutch had to be replaced). I don't know if that's the total explanation for your observation.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x')

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