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| Author | Subject: Clutch pedal travel change |
 nicknpip
Newbie  Location: Sandhurst Registered: 05 Nov 2010 Posts: 34 Status: Offline |
Post #1
I couldn't see this asked anywhere else so here it is (apologies as it's not directly a GTI6 or Rallye):My wife and I are substantially different in height and she really struggles to put the clutch down to change gear - I've no trouble being taller. If she moves the seat forwards she's too close to the wheel and accelerator. Is there any way to shorten the travel of the clutch pedal so that it engages without travelling so far (it's a 306 HDI)? Thanks. |
 Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:09
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #2
the cable is self adjusting, you will need to look at changing it , the cable itself is 20 from gsf also when was the clutch last changed? they should of replaced the fork bushings |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:17
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #3
wooden blocks on the pedals FTW________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:26
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nicknpip
Newbie Location: Sandhurst Registered: 05 Nov 2010 Posts: 34 Status: Offline |
Post #4
lotek wrote: the cable itself is 20 from gsf I'm a newbie to the 306 world - what's gsf? Ta |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:33
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #5
German sweedish french, there a motor factorssimilar to ecp(euro car parts) ________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:36
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nicknpip
Newbie Location: Sandhurst Registered: 05 Nov 2010 Posts: 34 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Gotcha. How can changing the cable affect travel distance though from short to long? It feels as I'd expect a clutch pedal travel to feel like at the mo. |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 21:43
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monty-69
Senior User  Location: Colne Registered: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 790 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Sounds like a typical 306, long throw clutch to compensate for heavy pressure plate and no hydraulics. Me and the other half couldnt live with the clutch on the 306, even after replacing the clutch and cable. She was always complaining of cramp in her leg due to the long throw of the clutch. Your knee feels like its really high, almost touching the dash.Pressing it down is the other extreme, causing your leg to stretch and foot to pivot straight. If the pedal has a bit of free play/isnt miles higher than the brake then it sounds about right. If i had another i would have to convert it to a short throw hydraulic/cable hybrid. |
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Posted 9th Nov 2010 at 22:55
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nicknpip
Newbie Location: Sandhurst Registered: 05 Nov 2010 Posts: 34 Status: Offline |
Post #8
How easy would that be to do and what's a rough price guide? I can see I'll be learning a lot pretty sharpish (I hope!)... |
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Posted 10th Nov 2010 at 16:09
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monty-69
Senior User Location: Colne Registered: 02 Jul 2006 Posts: 790 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Im guessing its a case of trying to use a mix of gti6 gearbox, mated to a Be hydraulic bell housing with a 6 end plate? Then having a master cylinder mounted to a plate under bonnet, operated by the cable and pivot arrangement(205v6.com style). Miles might know if this is possible? Seems like a hell of a lot of work. If you go ahead with a mod like this i reckon you deserve a "i live for the 306 sticker". Sometimes you can alter the pedal height slightly by pulling the cable at the gearbox end, then let it re-seat.Or dis-connect cable at gearbox, let the ratchet pull/shorten it, pry the clutch arm and refit the cable extending it as little as possible. In theory the ratchet should set the pedal at same height, but from experience i have managed to get a slightly higher or lower pedal using these methods. |
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Posted 11th Nov 2010 at 02:57
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nicknpip
Newbie Location: Sandhurst Registered: 05 Nov 2010 Posts: 34 Status: Offline |
Post #10
hmmm, might see how long we can get on with it as it is before trying the above then, me not being very mechanically minded (yet!)Cheers for the info though. |
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Posted 12th Nov 2010 at 14:39
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #11
My sister never found a 306's clutch an issue?I'd get the cable changed at the very least, if not look into driving another car with a fresh clutch and release arm bushes (that's the most important bit, £2's worth of nylon bush!!) ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 12th Nov 2010 at 15:02
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