Mega Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Just done this mod on our new Zed. One word - amazing!!! Before the pedal was very high and the bite was too obviously. Now the clutch pedal is level with the brake pedal, and the bite & pedal feel totally normal We have got a clutch from Zman to fit in the new year too, so it should be excellent then Took me about 30 minutes after looking at the guide. That included removing the ECU to gain access to the cruise control sensor so I could adjust it correctly. I think the hardest part is getting yourself situated under the dash lol - back ache anyone? Top marks to D4XNY for the excellent guide Not just back ache. After about 15 minutes all of the blood on my body was at the top of my skull. My legs were over the back of the seat and all of my weight was more or less on my neck. It took me about 2 hours to recover, felt really really green for quite a while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Haha quite!! I was aching for a day afterwards Still, definitely worth it, the clutch still feels awesome & totally normal now - it felt odd before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I tried this mod, very good guide BTW Managed to undo the lock nut, then turn the piston enough to get 3 threads showing through the gold U clip, cant turn it anymore, need more pressure/grippier plyers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Just did this mod, it's a great guide and I found it very easy, and this is me, who is completely useless at DIY things. I am however pretty slim and can see how hard it would be for someone a bit "larger" to fit upside down into the footwell. Took it for a little spin just for a couple of miles and I'm not totally sure I haven't went too far with it. There is no gear grind and doesn't seem to pull at all with the clutch in, even if I drop down from 6th to 2nd, but with the clutch in it does idle a little higher than normal when the car is moving, maybe this is normal and never noticed before? When stopped it's idling at about 700 which is correct, but more like 750-800 when moving, no change when I move the shifter into different gears. As I said, I only took her for a very short run out of precaution and may just need to warm up. Does anything sound suspicious that I have mentioned that may indicate i've lowered it too much, before I take it out for a proper drive and possibly burn the clutch out? BTW, it's not sitting too much lower than the brake, up to 10mm i'd say but no way of accurately measuring it. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom187 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have quite a noisy thrust bearing so I would tell when I did this mod if the clutch was engaged or disengaged. Not sure how fool proof that is but I didnt adjust mine too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbish Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Just done this mod on our new Zed. One word - amazing!!! Top marks to D4XNY for the excellent guide Same here - I can now drive my newly acquired zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Haha! We've just had the clutch replaced, and it was biting about half an inch off the floor because I had done this mod previously Re-adjusted again though, took even less time than before and its now lovely again Just a little tip; If you want to have the clutch pedal level with the brake pedal, but still be able to adjust the biting position with this mod - Simply undo the bolt holding the Cruise Control sensor on, wind the sensor down so that when the clutch pedal is released it sits level with the brake pedal, then tighten the bolt back up You can now use the guide to adjust the biting position to how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane1964 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 i will get the misses on it tomorrow and if she breaks anything shes buying me a new car , lambo lp640 or similar, do matchbox still make em thanks shane1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shel Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Someone has been trying to adjust the clutch pedal for me and they have got the lock nut loose no problem, but they can't get the main silver bolt to move in order to adjust it. Any advice anyone? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Brilliant guide to an annoying issue! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Awesome! Will try and this out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1978 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Just done it this morning and it really does improve the way it drives, mine had a harsh jolt from the pedal right at the top of its travel and was making setting off a bit of an art but thats not an issue now. I also had to adjust the clutch switch so the cruise still worked which was staright forward. Nice easy fix to a little annoying problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macky Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Brilliant guide and it made my Zed so much easier to drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great Guide. Thanks, need to do mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansJD2112 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Did this mod after 2 weeks of owning my Zed; was fed up of stalling or being launched like a rocket at traffic lights!! Much improved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth29 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks for this - thought i'd forgotten how to drive smoothly, its like a different car. Moving the silver bolt was impossible until i cut some better teeth on the pliers with a hacksaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 The clutch pedal should be level with the brake pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I cant do it L( no way in hell can I get that bolt un-done even, anyone lend me a hand?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 are you moving it the right way ? being as your upside down in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Is this true? came across it while searching the net? If you do reduce the swing of the pedal, you're also going to have to adjust the master cylinder to compensate. When you lower the clutch pedal, you will also have to shorten the piston length on the master, otherwise the clutch will not fully engage and it will slip when you really get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Did this earlier , been putting it off for ages , total doddle to do. If you open the drivers door wide and lean into the car you can just lean forward and look up At the nut and the spline you need to turn. You don't need to climb in the car. You just need a torch , spanner and long nose pliers. Honestly took no longer than 10 mins to adjust and glue a spacer on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Meh, I still cant do it lol, tried again on Sunday! The nut is loose now but just cant turn the splined thing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 if you push the clutch pedal in slightly whilst turning the spline its easier , mine was quite loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 il have another go I guess, makes me sick being upside down for so long but I hate the clutch with a passion, still not used to it after 7-8 months of ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Done this over the weekend! my god what a difference, being 6ft2 my foot would always end up sort of resting on the pedal, made me feel cramped. This is no longer an issue! No more kangooring out of junctions! However, the only issue I get is with the cruise control, I added to little rubber feet but sometimes the clutch doesn't return all the way out and hence the cruise control isn't able to be set, it if pull it up with my foot it resolves this though. This doesn't happen all the time so not sure if I need to plug the gap a bit more. My pedal looks to be about 20mm behind the brake pedal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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