Just Bought 99 GT Vert, Question about Clutch

Labeatit · June 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM

I just picked up a 99 GT and I noticed compared to all the other manual cars I have driven, this clutch grabs the highest. After the clutch engages, I still have to let the clutch up about 5 inches or so until its all the way up. So is my clutch just worn since its original from 99, or is there a way to adjust the pedal to sit lower and make the clutch catch at a lower point? I searched around the forums but did not find any solid answers to this question. From where the clutch pedal sits to when I press it all the way in, has to be a good foot or more all the way to the floor, Im not use to a clutch having so much slack towards the floor. Any suggestions?

Chris

White99stang · June 6th, 2008, 04:09 PM

the quadrant might of jumped a tooth, there is a way to go in and adjust it by pushing in the clutch and moving the quadrant to another lower tooth i think

Labeatit · June 6th, 2008, 04:38 PM

If I get under the dash, will I see this quadrent that I can adjust?

zinc02GT · June 6th, 2008, 04:40 PM

lift up with your toe on the clutch pedal. try to make it 'click'. thats its adjusting mechanism.

thats if its stock ^

now if it isnt their might be a firewall adjuster that you can paly aroundwith

B0B · June 6th, 2008, 05:28 PM

all the stock clutch mustangs i have driven are like that. the clutch starts to engage right when you let it off the floor.. its annoying having to push it down so far every time but you'll get used to it. or put a aftermarket clutch in and you'll see a huge difference. stay away from spec though.

putermech · June 6th, 2008, 05:53 PM

My clutch is that way....doesn't bother me any.

G.T. Rags · June 6th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

lift up with your toe on the clutch pedal. try to make it 'click'. thats its adjusting mechanism.

thats if its stock ^

now if it isnt their might be a firewall adjuster that you can paly aroundwith

how would i go about getting it to grabb lower? like reset it back to normal after doing something like that

Labeatit · June 6th, 2008, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by B0B

all the stock clutch mustangs i have driven are like that. the clutch starts to engage right when you let it off the floor.. its annoying having to push it down so far every time but you'll get used to it. or put a aftermarket clutch in and you'll see a huge difference. stay away from spec though.

Thats just the opposite of my clutch, I would like that. It catches very high, I want to lower the engaging point, Ill have to take a look tomorrow. Like I said the clutch is either worn since its the stock clutch, or something else that Im not sure of since this is my first Mustang.

June 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#1
Labeatit Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just Bought 99 GT Vert, Question about Clutch I just picked up a 99 GT and I noticed compared to all the other manual cars I have driven, this clutch grabs the highest. After the clutch engages, I still have to let the clutch up about 5 inches or so until its all the way up. So is my clutch just worn since its original from 99, or is there a way to adjust the pedal to sit lower and make the clutch catch at a lower point? I searched around the forums but did not find any solid answers to this question. From where the clutch pedal sits to when I press it all the way in, has to be a good foot or more all the way to the floor, Im not use to a clutch having so much slack towards the floor. Any suggestions? Chris

June 6th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#2
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	the quadrant might of jumped a tooth, there is a way to go in and adjust it by pushing in the clutch and moving the quadrant to another lower tooth i think __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 6th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#4
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	lift up with your toe on the clutch pedal. try to make it 'click'. thats its adjusting mechanism. thats if its stock ^ now if it isnt their might be a firewall adjuster that you can paly aroundwith __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

June 6th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#5
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	all the stock clutch mustangs i have driven are like that. the clutch starts to engage right when you let it off the floor.. its annoying having to push it down so far every time but you'll get used to it. or put a aftermarket clutch in and you'll see a huge difference. stay away from spec though. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

June 6th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#6
putermech Regular 1999 GT Black Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	My clutch is that way....doesn't bother me any. __________________ #33243 5 Speed w/ Trac-control

June 6th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#3
Labeatit Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	If I get under the dash, will I see this quadrent that I can adjust?

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