Clutch Cable Replacement
What is a clutch cable?
The clutch cable connects the clutch pedal to the clutch fork. Using two levers and a cable, pressing the clutch becomes almost effortless in most applications.
How does the clutch cable work?
The clutch pedal is a lever that increases the amount of force you apply. When the clutch cable is pulled by the clutch pedal, the other end pulls on the clutch fork, which disengages the clutch. When the clutch pedal is released, the clutch pulls the cable tight, providing the force felt when pressing the clutch.
An incorrectly adjusted or faulty clutch cable can make the clutch pedal hard to depress, even after a clutch replacement.
What are the symptoms related to a bad clutch cable?
When the clutch cable fails, the pedal will fall to the floor, and it will be impossible to use the vehicle. Attempting to enter any gear will result in grinding, and if successful the vehicle will lurch forward and stall.