Clutch pedal adjustment- is there a way to shorten it ?

[Quiksilver]

Hi All,
Is there a way to shorten the clutch pedal distance ? mean can it be shorter ?
Thanks,
Asaf.

 

[RUM4MO]

I would guess that since it is a hydraulic clutch system, that the answer is no! There does need to be some free movement so that the clutch plate release collar/sleeve is not held firmly against the clutch cover when the pedal is fully "up".

 

[Quiksilver]

sucks... the movement is way too long..
Also I just saw that you were answering me in the UK-Polo forum about the Hayens lol ....

 

[a22tenc]

There's one way, there's a round piece of rubber where the clutch pedal hits I removed that piece and put 3 rubber pieces that you use on table and chair legs. I must say my shifts are now smoother and faster, it shortened the pedal travel as the clutch grabs at the top. You should try.

 

[Quiksilver]

Doesn't it interfere with the ignition process?
Can you take a picture of the location where you install it and the rubber piece ?
Thanks.

 

[a22tenc]

No, it doesn't, it's a matter of adjusting the amount of rubber pieces so there is still some room so the clutch fully disengages.
I will take a picture.

 

[Quiksilver]

No, it doesn't, it's a matter of adjusting the amount of rubber pieces so there is still some room so the clutch fully disengages.
I will take a picture.

Pics?

 

[a22tenc]

Here it is.

There's a rubber piece plugged in that hole, you remove it. Then you can try whatever you want. There's people that put a bolt and then add washers to adjust the deadzone of the pedal, but in my case there's no thread so what i used is fine for me.

I just put the white ones but i'm not sure if i'll keep them as 2 of them are higher than 3 of the black ones. It's a test.

 

[Quiksilver]

Hi apsol,
Are the black rubber and white plastic just glued to the surface or they have a pin ?

 

[a22tenc]

Just glued. With the pressure of pedal on them, they stay glued forever.