pete_56

hi guys

im new here to these forums but i have just brought an l reg mondeo est 18 lx and the clutch is very near the floor when you let the clutch out is there anyway of adjusting the clutch on these cars so,s the pedal can be a little higher before the clutch engages.


many thanks in advance

pete...........................................

 

pete_56

hi guys agian

all im asking is how do i adjust the clutch on my L reg mondeo or is it a self adjusting clutch

pete.............................

Fordtech.

There is an adjusting nut/locknut at the gearbox end, you need to tighten to raise the pedal off the floor. Clutch pedal should be just a little higher than the brake. If it's still not right, the problem's not adjustment.

pete_56

Hi Fordtech


Ty for responding well Ive had a look at the clutch peddle and its definitely too low its behind the brake peddle so how do i adjust it Ive had a look at the cable end and i can see a bolt there with a allen key head on it is that were i adjust the cable is there a lock nut the other side.


thank you for your help

in advance.

pete...................................

Fordtech.

Sounds like you're at the pedal end? The adjuster's at the other end ie gearbox side, should be 1 ten-mil nut tightened onto another, if I remember rightly; long time since I've done one, they're all hydraulic now.

pete_56

Hi Fordtech

Thank you for responding

The allen key nut is at the gearbox end, on the clutch lever and if you remember it looks like a square on the end of the lever were the cable goes through and there,s a allen key nut facing you the allen nut is on the end of the cable and to get to it properly the air ducting over the top has to be removed (just trying to jar your memory there!!) but whats confusing is that i can,t feel the locknut behind the lever but i guess there must be one ive never seen an arragement like this there normally stright forward on most cars but i do know adjustment is the problem.

pete......................

Fordtech.

Right, you need to go further along the cable, the adjuster lies in between the clutch arm and where the cable goes through the gearbox, you'll see a 2" long hexagonal section with a small nut at the end, you need 2 10 mil spanners, undo the locknut, spin it down the thread to give yourself some room, and turn the hexagon so that it starts to pull the cable tighter, keep checking your pedal height until you're happy.

pete_56

Hi Fordtech


Ive just adjusted the clutch cable this afternoon now everything is fine the pedal comes up higher and the car now feels much better to drive its all so easy once you know how. Thanks for everything.


All the very best
have a good Xmas
pete..........................................

Fordtech.

Nice one mate, thanks for the feedback.