Stock Clutch Question

arazu · April 4th, 2010, 09:46 PM

Hey everyone,

Just recently bought a 2001 mustang gt and had a question/issue about the stock clutch.
I've owned 3 different VWs and 1 BMW before buying this Mustang all of them were Manual. My issue is that the clutch pedal is way too hard, it feels like I'm pressing the brakes and not the clutch.
After my first day driving it to work and having to hit rush traffic, I can honestly say that my left leg is Sore from that hard clutch pedal.

Am I just used to soft European car clutch pedals, and that hard clutch pedal is something normal with the V8s, or could it possibly be some Issue.

Also the clutch seems to engage very early, I barely pull my foot back from fully pressing it and it already engages it.

Any suggestions would be great. thanks

F8L GT · April 4th, 2010, 09:47 PM

get a tougher leg, the reason ist stiffer is because it is cable operated and not hydraulic like your other ones.

Stephen4036 · April 4th, 2010, 09:48 PM

well its a cable and your vw and bmw were prob hydraulic so that's part of it. Only other option is go with a new quadrant and adjuster.

arazu · April 4th, 2010, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

get a tougher leg, the reason ist stiffer is because it is cable operated and not hydraulic like your other ones.

alright great, thanks a lot. I was kinda worried that something was wrong.
I'm sure I'll get used to it, it was just such a big difference.

Stephen4036 · April 4th, 2010, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by arazu

alright great, thanks a lot. I was kinda worried that something was wrong.
I'm sure I'll get used to it, it was just such a big difference.

yeah i did a manual swap.. good thing my legs are so sexy..

F8L GT · April 4th, 2010, 09:53 PM

no thats about normal. Some aftermarket clutches do have a softer pedal. it will be a little softer than stock but nothing like a hydraulic clutch

jdos1 · April 4th, 2010, 09:57 PM

Yep..your questions been answered.

the clutch in my camaro is hydraulic and it's very soft, the clutch in the Mustang is mechanical and is firmer...I prefer the mechanical clutches.

jdos1 · April 4th, 2010, 09:58 PM

Oh and I'm glad to see you FINALLY bought a REAL car!!!!!

jk bro. Congrats on buying a good car.

LGHTNG02GT · April 4th, 2010, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

get a tougher leg, the reason its stiffer is because it is cable operated and not hydraulic like your other ones.

+1.

the stock clutches in these cars can be a good leg work out. look around on what people's feedback is on different aftermarket clutches because i hear some (i think maybe it was centerforce ?) have lower pedal effort than stock. i can tell you now to stay away from SPEC because i have a SPEC stage 2 and the pedal is MUCH harder than stock but i love that clutch so far.

jdos1 · April 4th, 2010, 10:00 PM

The Bullett I test drove had a stage 3 clutch (forgot what brand) but I swear it was HARD as HELL to push in...NEVER will I get one.

F8L GT · April 4th, 2010, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by jdos1

The Bullett I test drove had a stage 3 clutch (forgot what brand) but I swear it was HARD as HELL to push in...NEVER will I get one.

unless it was heavily modified, that was way to much clutch. I have a centerforce DF and love it. little softer than stock with a regular quadrant, but i have a quick release quadrant so now its a little stiffer than stock

jdos1 · April 4th, 2010, 10:07 PM

It was pretty much stock...I don't think he knew what he was talking about anyway.

LGHTNG02GT · April 4th, 2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by jdos1

It was pretty much stock...I don't think he knew what he was talking about anyway.

haha awesome. i always like the dumb ricer kids in my town that have like a fart can and an intake and then throw a stage 3 clutch in there just because their cars are frickin' sweet like that.

April 4th, 2010, 09:46 PM	#1
arazu Newbie 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock Clutch Question Hey everyone, Just recently bought a 2001 mustang gt and had a question/issue about the stock clutch. I've owned 3 different VWs and 1 BMW before buying this Mustang all of them were Manual. My issue is that the clutch pedal is way too hard, it feels like I'm pressing the brakes and not the clutch. After my first day driving it to work and having to hit rush traffic, I can honestly say that my left leg is Sore from that hard clutch pedal. Am I just used to soft European car clutch pedals, and that hard clutch pedal is something normal with the V8s, or could it possibly be some Issue. Also the clutch seems to engage very early, I barely pull my foot back from fully pressing it and it already engages it. Any suggestions would be great. thanks

April 4th, 2010, 09:47 PM	#2
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	get a tougher leg, the reason ist stiffer is because it is cable operated and not hydraulic like your other ones. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

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Stephen4036 Banned 2000 Mustang GT 14.10 @ 98 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 491 iTrader: 0 reviews	well its a cable and your vw and bmw were prob hydraulic so that's part of it. Only other option is go with a new quadrant and adjuster. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [LEFT][B][COLOR="Red"]4r70w to TR3650 Swap...[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Yellow"]SRA to 2001 IRS Swap...[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR="Orange"]2000 2v to 98 4v Swap...[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B][I]there really isn't much else to swap... :cool:[/I][/B][/COLOR][/LEFT]

April 4th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#6
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	no thats about normal. Some aftermarket clutches do have a softer pedal. it will be a little softer than stock but nothing like a hydraulic clutch __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

April 4th, 2010, 09:57 PM	#7
jdos1 Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT 12.86@109 on 275/40r17 radials hitting 5th gear on the top end. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville/Spartanburg/Lancaster, SC Posts: 1,780 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yep..your questions been answered. the clutch in my camaro is hydraulic and it's very soft, the clutch in the Mustang is mechanical and is firmer...I prefer the mechanical clutches. __________________ Camber Bolts $20 ship OBO! 2011 5.0, 2nd MT82, 3.73's, Amsoil SS 10w-30 & MTG, GT500 A/B, Barton Bracket, BBR Billet LCAs, JLT Separator, FRPP Strut Tower Brace, BMR Springs/Adj Panhard Rod/LCA relos, Koni Sport Shocks/Struts, GT500 USM's

April 4th, 2010, 09:58 PM	#8
jdos1 Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT 12.86@109 on 275/40r17 radials hitting 5th gear on the top end. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville/Spartanburg/Lancaster, SC Posts: 1,780 iTrader: 3 reviews	Oh and I'm glad to see you FINALLY bought a REAL car!!!!! jk bro. Congrats on buying a good car. __________________ Camber Bolts $20 ship OBO! 2011 5.0, 2nd MT82, 3.73's, Amsoil SS 10w-30 & MTG, GT500 A/B, Barton Bracket, BBR Billet LCAs, JLT Separator, FRPP Strut Tower Brace, BMR Springs/Adj Panhard Rod/LCA relos, Koni Sport Shocks/Struts, GT500 USM's

April 4th, 2010, 10:00 PM	#10
jdos1 Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT 12.86@109 on 275/40r17 radials hitting 5th gear on the top end. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville/Spartanburg/Lancaster, SC Posts: 1,780 iTrader: 3 reviews	The Bullett I test drove had a stage 3 clutch (forgot what brand) but I swear it was HARD as HELL to push in...NEVER will I get one. __________________ Camber Bolts $20 ship OBO! 2011 5.0, 2nd MT82, 3.73's, Amsoil SS 10w-30 & MTG, GT500 A/B, Barton Bracket, BBR Billet LCAs, JLT Separator, FRPP Strut Tower Brace, BMR Springs/Adj Panhard Rod/LCA relos, Koni Sport Shocks/Struts, GT500 USM's

April 4th, 2010, 10:07 PM	#12
jdos1 Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT 12.86@109 on 275/40r17 radials hitting 5th gear on the top end. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenville/Spartanburg/Lancaster, SC Posts: 1,780 iTrader: 3 reviews	It was pretty much stock...I don't think he knew what he was talking about anyway. __________________ Camber Bolts $20 ship OBO! 2011 5.0, 2nd MT82, 3.73's, Amsoil SS 10w-30 & MTG, GT500 A/B, Barton Bracket, BBR Billet LCAs, JLT Separator, FRPP Strut Tower Brace, BMR Springs/Adj Panhard Rod/LCA relos, Koni Sport Shocks/Struts, GT500 USM's

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