Help with limp Clutch Pedal

TorchRed_4.0 · Dec 23, 2021

Just one thing after another, just installed a brand new Tremec T5 and went to take it for a test drive. The clutch pedal felt a little odd almost stiffer than usual, so when I went to crank the car I pushed the clutch in and it wouldn’t crank, I pushed it a little harder down, basically into the carpet, and it cranked. Upon doing so, I heard a loud pop and the clutch went totally limp. If I pull it back towards me it stiffens back up but If I push it real hard it makes that loud pop again and goes limp. Could it be Ive broken the clutch quadrant?

Mstng93SSP · Dec 24, 2021

Yes. Most likely. Does it still have the factory plastic quadrant? Did you also change the clutch or just the trans?

Gs1987GT · Dec 24, 2021

Agreed, that is what I suspect also, possibly the clutch cable was damaged some how also. Hopefully if he had the trans out and those components had any meaningful wear on them he replaced all of the clutch components.

I just replaced all of mine this past year, including a new flywheel and hardened inputshaft bearing retainer. A prior owner had already installed a steeda billet quadrant and firewall adjuster so I got lucky there. I also installed an adjustable clutch cable, replaced pilot and throw out bearings, clutch fork and ball pivot stud.

The end result is my car has absolutely the best feeling clutch of any foxbody I've ever owned. It's very smooth and engages nice.

7991LXnSHO · Dec 24, 2021

Is it a stick quadrant? Then Yes, the quadrant could be a problem. If not, the cable could be off track, the cable could be in more than one piece. But that it seems to grab, then pop again, it sounds like a stock quadrant issue.

TorchRed_4.0 · Dec 24, 2021

Mstng93SSP said:
Yes. Most likely. Does it still have the factory plastic quadrant? Did you also change the clutch or just the trans?

Yes it still has the factory one, and yes everything is brand new I did a T5 swap so everything from the flywheel back is brand new.

TorchRed_4.0 · Dec 24, 2021

Gs1987GT said:
Agreed, that is what I suspect also, possibly the clutch cable was damaged some how also. Hopefully if he had the trans out and those components had any meaningful wear on them he replaced all of the clutch components.

I just replaced all of mine this past year, including a new flywheel and hardened inputshaft bearing retainer. A prior owner had already installed a steeda billet quadrant and firewall adjuster so I got lucky there. I also installed an adjustable clutch cable, replaced pilot and throw out bearings, clutch fork and ball pivot stud.

The end result is my car has absolutely the best feeling clutch of any foxbody I've ever owned. It's very smooth and engages nice.

Yes I did a T5 swap so brand new pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, Tremec T5, clutch cable literally everything is new. Only thing I didn’t touch is that plastic quadrant LOL

General karthief · Dec 24, 2021

I'd say you will be changing that quadrant now..
Just say'n

Mstng93SSP · Dec 24, 2021

The best setup I have found is an aluminum quadrant, stock cable with a firewall adjuster.

Gs1987GT · Dec 25, 2021

TorchRed_4.0 said:
Yes I did a T5 swap so brand new pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, Tremec T5, clutch cable literally everything is new. Only thing I didn’t touch is that plastic quadrant LOL

Good work sir! Then most likely your stock quadrant is the issue unless you dont have the cable routed correctly or there is binding somewhere.

Gs1987GT · Dec 25, 2021

Mstng93SSP said:
The best setup I have found is an aluminum quadrant, stock cable with a firewall adjuster.

I've heard this also from other sources. I'm running the steeda adjustable cable since my car had their quadrant in it from the prior owner and its performed very well so far.

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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wanna catch the space herp

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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