Reply to "Clutch effort reduction linkage kit"

Ben,

I installed the clutch pedal effort reduction kit in my car earlier this year as part of my car's restoration. Unfortunately, it has been over 25 years since I had driven the car so I don't remember what the pedal effort was like before I installed the kit. I had talked to a few people before purchasing the kit and they all recommended the kit.

I'm not sure, but I don't think that you can install the kit with the pedal support in the car. Ask Steve Wilkinson. I removed my pedal support from the car as I had a broken pedal return spring and the spring cannot be installed without removing the pedal support from the car. I would recommend replacing both springs. Removing the pedal assembly from the car will allow you to remove the clutch pedal shaft for cleaning and greasing the shaft pivots.

One of the items in the kit is a shorter push rod for the clutch master cylinder. It would be a good idea to replace the push rod dust boot with the shorter boot. I don't believe that the dust boot is included in the kit. BTW, replacing this push rod from inside the car may not be possible. This might be a good time to rebuild the master cylinders.

The only adjustment that you will need to make when installing this kit is to the clutch master cylinder push rod. If you adjust this rod too long, then you may not be able to depress the clutch pedal, or it may be harder to depress for the first 1/2 inch or so and then it will be ok. What happens if the push rod is too long is that the pivot on the clutch pedal shaft arm will be in line with the connecting link (connects pedal arm to bell crank) pivot and the bell crank pivot. With all three of these pivots in line with each other, nothing moves. This may sound complicated, but once you see it assembled, it will be easy.

I have driven my car 1200+ miles since installing the kit and it seems fine. Even in severe stop and crawl traffic, my leg hasn't complained, and believe me, it would.

John