93xf 2 Posted June 29, 2014 Hey guys, After t5 conversion into XF my clutch pedal is sitting probably 3 inches above the brake pedal to get full disengagement of the clutch. Any lower and the clutch doesn't disengage enough. The adjusting nut is as far one way as it can go to get the pedal lower but it still sits high... It's an EF t5 clutch (to suit crank) if that makes any difference... could it just be that my cable is too short?! There has been a few questions asked previously about this issue but none of what I have read has really answered my question. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrianphu123 73 Posted June 29, 2014 you might have the wrong cable, did you route it through the crossmember? the 4 and 5 speed single rail had the fork coming out the drivers side so the cable would be much shorter, you might have the cable for that application Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93xf 2 Posted June 29, 2014 yeah all routed through the cross member as it should be, and yeah I got the longer cable to suit the t5 due to the fork being on the opposite side... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted June 29, 2014 Was the clutch brand new? A worn one will need excessive travel to disengage. Could the driven plate be warped, causing drag? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted June 29, 2014 Heya Mate, my T5 has a high clutch pedal in the XG, I have had it adjusted lower to sit level with the brake, but that means your grabbing clutch too early on lift off. I think they do sit a little higher than the brake pedal normally anyway. Mine always has. My advice , learn to shift with a higher pedal. =) , could try a new clutch cable if yours is old..... maybe stretched. Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93xf 2 Posted June 29, 2014 But this seems abnormally high, a good few inches higher than the brake peddle. I'm reasonably used to it now as it's been like this a while, would be nicer to shift if it was a little lower that's all . New cable and clutch when installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted June 29, 2014 Maybe being a new cable it might take a bit of stretching for it to settle down nice and firm, especially if it's the longer one (Series 2 XF onwards) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78xcgxl 241 Posted June 29, 2014 Same problem in my car clutch sits slightly higher than brake pedal and took me a while to get use to it, if i adjust it any lower it will grab to early and almost launch every take off haha. I hate cable clutches they are shit IMO, the hydraulic setup i previously had with the crossflow was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrianphu123 73 Posted June 30, 2014 yeah i think the clutch does sit higher than the brake, although 3 inches is a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XF001 93 Posted June 30, 2014 When I did my T5 conversion, I had the same problem. Mine was an XF to Xf conversion. It was fine in the first XF. I just adjusted mine and let it be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted June 30, 2014 But this seems abnormally high, a good few inches higher than the brake peddle. I'm reasonably used to it now as it's been like this a while, would be nicer to shift if it was a little lower that's all . New cable and clutch when installed. Its normal mate, when the clutch is set up ya supposed to grab the cable at the fire wall and pull on it until the clutch pedal just hits the rubber stop and lock it in there. There should be NO free play between the pedal and the rubber stop(Ford Factory Workshop Manual). I also found having it adjusted down too low had me clunking in 5th comingh off the clutch. You'll get used to it =) . Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted July 1, 2014 As well as the cable becoming less springy, the clutch surfaces will flatten out as they wear in, requiring less travel to completely disengage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93xf 2 Posted July 1, 2014 So it should get better over time... just gotta wear the clutch a little then I guess haha. Thanks for the input guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO250 1,506 Posted July 1, 2014 Daves ute had this issue when i converted it to a manual, but i cant remember what was the issue i think it was the carrier bearingthere is also 2 diffrent cables for the XF with the fork out the other side i had the worng one in his to start with and it was real high to. it was stuff out of the shed i used but def 2 diffrent lenths Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofiveo 47 Posted July 1, 2014 Just did the clutch in my xf t5 and the pedal sits about an inch above the brake. I can adjust mine right up but it works fine at the height i have it now. There not the best setup but they do the job. Mine is working spot on now. Was your car already a manual. Have you checked your pedal box. Mine was cracked and only just hanging on when i got it. Had the pedal adjusted right up and still wouldnt disengage propally. Also how good is your cable. Mine was worn and jamming up and didnt help the problem. Maybe cracked firewall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted July 1, 2014 Heya 93xf =) , The Pedal height for an XF is 178-182mm, this is from the clutch pedal to the floor pan. On the XG its 140mm, which after adjusting mine up yesterday is still 1-2 inches above the brake pedal. Hope that puts ya mind at ease. Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93xf 2 Posted July 2, 2014 Will have to get out and measure! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted July 2, 2014 No Wukking Furries =) Glad to help. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
