How to Adjust the Miata Clutch Pedal

How to adjust the Miata clutch pedal stroke to move the point of engagement.
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[@HirschPower]

I’ve used this video a few times and it’s great. I’d highly recommend removing the drivers seat if you need more room

[@andekl]

Used this great video to adjust my 1990. Followed the excellent steps/description resulting in a smooth perfectly adjusted clutch. Thanks!

[@mx5ryan718]

This man saved my life my shifter wouldnt go in gear because of the loose clutch

[@JamieBainbridge]

I love this guy. Great videos, short and detailed and to the point. Imagine turning up to get your car fixed and the owner has a gigantic moustache and a wall full of Miata posters... and one poster of a woman from Simply Irresistible. Brilliant.

[@GrahamsGarage]

This is the best video i could’ve ever hoped to find. Thank you so much!!!

[@Racingboom]

These videos may be kind of old but damn they are all so insightful. Thanks mike.

[@Carlitosway211]

This video is barely 3 years old. The tires on my car are older.

[@Racingboom]

@@Carlitosway211 I honestly didn’t even look at that, they just look like they were recorded in the late 2000s lmao

[@zuranku]

@@Racingboom He has been providing a lot of insightful videos for decades lol

[@TheAwkwardBanana]

I can hear it!! Much better, this video was super helpful.

[@victortran8540]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

[@mexifinn7830]

Good stuff! Can't wait to do this to my 91!

[@pamagee2011]

My NC Miata (2007) is slightly different. The primary adjustment is the same, but the switch is different

[@profhindsight449]

many thanks for taking the time to share. Very useful!

[@67scout73]

Thanks for the video, it was a good start. It allowed me to almost completely reduce shudder in first gear, still had a little bit of grinding between gears. I later consulted the Haynes manual and first set the pedal height to factory spec. You did not set yours to factory spec you set it as far from the floor as possible. After setting the pedal height, I then set the free play at the maximum of free play range, 13mm. Now the car (an NB) does not shudder at all and never grinds even the smallest bit when shifting. It bites lower down and the pedal is easier to depress than previously.

[@MikesPlaceBiz]

Hello, So glad everything is smooth going now. Mike. The King of Miatas.

[@KyanCruze]

what is the oem biteopoint?

[@simoncoli2314]

Thank you so much, my clutch was slipping, however i had so much freeplay in the pedal must have been causing it as it has gone away. thanks for the great help

[@PentaxSource]

I did this today with your instructions! Thanks!

[@lopezrafael2031]

Best Miata tutorial I’ve seen, gonna sub. Thank you!

[@pa1264]

Hi Mike I've just replace both the master cylinder and slave cylinder on my friends Mazda Protege 1.6 I bled the system I noticed the part on the gear box that pushes the rod into the slave cylinder is not moving at all during the bleeding process, will be the cable or clutch clutch also the pedal is pushed to the floor very soft no pressure won't go into gear at all.

[@MikesPlaceBiz]

Hello Sir Lion, You may need to bench bleed the clutch master cylinder before installation. You will need to prime the pump before bleeding. Good luck with your Bleeding Mission. The Miata King. Mike.

[@pa1264]

@@MikesPlaceBiz hello Sir Mike where can I prime the pump from also the master cylinder doesn't have a filler bottle on top of the cylinder.

[@MikesPlaceBiz]

Hello Sir Lion, Sorry, we are not familiar with the Mazda Protégé to be able to help you. The King of Miatas, Mike.

[@RH-vu4jn]

super easy! Gonna give it a shot. Thanks Mike!

[@MrMrmrsancho]

Just what I was thinking for😄 Thank you so much great video 👍👍

[@autokultur1]

Clear instruction, thank you.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Awesome info, I need to get under the dash of my '00 and see where the clutch pedal is set. I have to push the pedal in fairly far, past the point where the slave starts to move, to get CC to disengage. My Integra will disengage CC by just tapping the pedal within the freeplay, so I'm not sure what's up with the Miata.

[@serget117]

would you recommend doing this before or after a brake fluid flush?

[@mlgoodwin]

Mike is the King.

[@ldsiverling]

great. Mine has too much slop, this should fix it up.

[@wilsonwang5571]

Hes back

[@Ac.construction.jaz87]

Thanks for your help that was perfect

[@jessegunn2033]

Can you move the actual clutch pedal height say if it’s too high the clutch pedal can you adjust it just a bit lower and if you can how? Thx

[@Tintoycar]

If they have to replace the master cylinder or slave cilinder, is that a big job?

[@tpklife3694]

I just replaced mine the last night it’s super easy maybe 2 hours just lift the car and remove the passenger front wheel and you can see it just past your subframe held on by two 12mm bolts and a 10 for the line (89-93) probably the same on the 1.8

[@egaz11]

great video. so easy to see

[@Scorpion_milk]

I'ma try this tomorrow in my 96 Ford probe gt the pedal has play In it before it goes down all the way and sometimes a weird feeling coming up

[@Scorpion_milk]

My 96 Probe gt is a lil different there are two switches. one in the front of the clutch pedal and this a nut and bolt on top of it that stops the clutch when it comes back.so the switch in the front and nut/bolt are not combined on my car the nut and bolt are above it that's switches button is like a inch and a half and the bolt and nut are longer . the spring above the clutch pedal that holds clutch pedal are different too it's up higher and has a lot more to it and the rod and when the clutch hits the ground there's a switch it hits . When my clutch is coming back there's a little bit of wiggle and play when I got it they said it needed a clutch adjustment it doesn't feel right above the clutch pedal kind of has is clunky stuck feeling when it's coming back at the very end when you let your foot I'll try to Justin get twice and I'm having more more luck I might try one more time and then I might try to bleed it next or take it to a professional .

[@dunaweezel]

The Bob Ross of mechanics

[@2002MX5]

If I want to move the clutch engagement point higher up, do I turn the rod in or out on an NB?

[@famousseamusdude3636]

Hello, You would turn the rod out to raise the sweet spot. Miatamecca.

[@2002MX5]

@@famousseamusdude3636 Thank you so much. Had to replace the clutch fluid reservoir. Lower engagement point now, but no shift issues.😃

[@ufork]

Having trouble getting to the 17mm nut with my wrench. Anyone else experiencing this and/or has a fix?

[@behindthen0thing]

Is there an aftermarket pedal that moves it closer to the seat for short people?

[@MikesPlaceBiz]

Hello Sir John, Thank you for your concerns. Yes, there are pedal pads that will move the pedal to the driver. Called pedal extensions. Good luck with your Miata Mission. The King of Miatas. Mike.

[@behindthen0thing]

@@MikesPlaceBiz thank you.

[@Shazzkid]

Wooden blocks tied to your shoes like they do in movies when kids try to reach the pedals

[@behindthen0thing]

@@Shazzkid i made something. Im not short it's for a girl

[@Tintoycar]

Is this a permanent solution or the sign that something else is wrong?

[@MikesPlaceBiz]

Hello, Yes, this may indicate that something is going on. Try it and wait for changes. Mike, the King of Miatas.

[@Tintoycar]

@@MikesPlaceBiz Thank you, greetings from Belgium.

[@hardworker2877]

Thank you

[@Justin-bb7oi]

thanks!

[@keithslade9379]

what is that switch for? My 97 has a switch but has NO cruise control.

[@michaelpaar6673]

Hello Sir Keith, May have come from the factory ready for an OEM Cruise to be installed. Mike, The King of Miatas.

[@TowerCrisis]

My 97 also has the switch. It’s to prevent you from starting the car without pushing in the clutch. I bypassed mine with a metal clip so the switch is always pressed. This lets you start the car in neutral without pressing the clutch.

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Perfect

[@justsaiyansteve]

This is legit.

[@payymeee4640]

Don’t forget to use a long wrench!

[@edwingonzalezjr4203]

👍👍

[@lil_mac380acp2]

I tried adjusting my pedal and now my car won’t turn on

[@BalledandJacked]

Hello, You may have loosened up an electrical connection when you performed the adjustment. Check the connections in that area. Good luck with your Miata Mission. Mike. The King of Miatas.

[@lil_mac380acp2]

@@BalledandJacked yeah turns out I loosened to much and it popped it out of place but my dad helped me get it working again

[@BalledandJacked]

@@lil_mac380acp2 Hello, All is well that ends well in the Miata Kingdom. Mike, The King of Miatas.

[@pa1264]

Ok I've already install it oops

[@richterman3962]

Thank you