silver_pilate
07-05-2020, 09:03 PM
When building the car, I didn't set up any sort of clutch pedal stop in the Wilwood pedal box. It has a stop for the release, but not for the push. Turns out my clutch releases pretty early in the pedal travel, leaving a lot of extra pedal movement. The leads me to occasional inconsistent pedal travel and clutch engagement when easing from a stop in traffic.
I decided to throw together a quick adjustable clutch stop. The idea was to create a consistent positive stop and consistent release point as well as the ability to adjust as the clutch wears.
I used a stout piece of stainless angle (with a quick coat of enamel). I cut one side of the angle away on the inboard section and attached it to the factory throttle pedal mount. I secured it outboard with a rivet into a 3/4" frame tube. The outer edge also rests against my footbox blower gates for further reinforcement. The stop is a 3/8-16 bolt with a 1/2" rubber leg tip over the head threaded into the angle along with a jam nut.
https://i.imgur.com/nxVziI9.jpg
I took a few quick trips around the block and made some adjustments to give me a plenty of pedal over-travel, but not so much that it feels like the pedal travels forever. It also gives a nice solid, positive stop and consistent travel and release just as I was looking for. Much better than the somewhat empty end feel from before.
I look forward to some longer and more spirited drives in the future to get used to it. For a quick couple of (hot) hours in the shop this afternoon, I'm pleased!
I decided to throw together a quick adjustable clutch stop. The idea was to create a consistent positive stop and consistent release point as well as the ability to adjust as the clutch wears.
I used a stout piece of stainless angle (with a quick coat of enamel). I cut one side of the angle away on the inboard section and attached it to the factory throttle pedal mount. I secured it outboard with a rivet into a 3/4" frame tube. The outer edge also rests against my footbox blower gates for further reinforcement. The stop is a 3/8-16 bolt with a 1/2" rubber leg tip over the head threaded into the angle along with a jam nut.
https://i.imgur.com/nxVziI9.jpg
I took a few quick trips around the block and made some adjustments to give me a plenty of pedal over-travel, but not so much that it feels like the pedal travels forever. It also gives a nice solid, positive stop and consistent travel and release just as I was looking for. Much better than the somewhat empty end feel from before.
I look forward to some longer and more spirited drives in the future to get used to it. For a quick couple of (hot) hours in the shop this afternoon, I'm pleased!