Measuring clutch pedal force

degsie

Is there a DIY method of measuring the force required to depress a clutch pedal? Her indoors complains about complains that it's too stiff (:eek:) but I think it's fine. What is the expected typical force required on say a 2010 Astra?

jca

You're never going to win that one I'm afraid. No matter what clever device you think of it'll be your word against hers.... Good luck..

Stephenc66

Rule number one Her indoors is always right

Rule number two when her in doors is wrong please refer to rule number one

CJhaughey

degsie wrote: »

Is there a DIY method of measuring the force required to depress a clutch pedal? Her indoors complains about complains that it's too stiff (:eek:) but I think it's fine. What is the expected typical force required on say a 2010 Astra?

Get a scales and use a mirror to see what it reads as you push on the pedal.

biko

What car is it?
Is this a new development or was it always the same?

But no, there isn't a good way to measure it, and it wouldn't matter anyway. If she think it's not good she won't change her mind just because you have some number to hold up.

degsie

CJhaughey wrote: »

Get a scales and use a mirror to see what it reads as you push on the pedal.

Good idea, I read somewhere that you could use a longish plank and place it between the scales and pedal and then push down. Might give it a go.

cletus

degsie wrote: »

Good idea, I read somewhere that you could use a longish plank and place it between the scales and pedal and then push down. Might give it a go.

Even if you get a reading of some sort, it'll be fairly arbitrary, and showing it to the missus isn't going to reduce whatever pressure she feels when pressing the clutch pedal.

Let's say you find it takes 11 lbs of pressure, what are you going to do with that number.

biko

Nothing, it won't help any and probably make matters worse.
But let him find out for himself

mullingar

Put a cheap non-digital kitchen scales between your foot and the pedal.

dar83

Tell the missus she could do with the workout, that's bound to solve the issue amicably.

stimpson

degsie wrote: »

Is there a DIY method of measuring the force required to depress a clutch pedal? Her indoors complains about complains that it's too stiff (:eek:) but I think it's fine. What is the expected typical force required on say a 2010 Astra?

Daysul or petrol? I always found oil burners to have heavier clutches than petrol. I assume it's due to the extra torque.

foxy farmer

Give her an hour of city driving in a Land Rover Defender and she'll soon shut up. That and she'll have a calf muscle in her left leg like a tree trunk!!

jca

foxy farmer wrote: »

Give her an hour of city driving in a Land Rover Defender and she'll soon shut up. That and she'll have a calf muscle in her left leg like a tree trunk!!

And arms like a sumo wrestler!!!

Mycroft H

foxy farmer wrote: »

Give her an hour of city driving in a Land Rover Defender and she'll soon shut up. That and she'll have a calf muscle in her left leg like a tree trunk!!

I'd driven lorries with a lighter clutch. They're seriously heavy. Still loved driving one.