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lionssfan · 11-05-2019, 04:51 PM

My 2012 zl1 manual has 4000 miles on it, and was bought used. The car is all stock. But the peddle engages the clutch at the very top of peddle travel. I've gotten used to it somewhat. But my 2010 engages in the middle of travel. Which seems more normal. Since there is no adjustments I'm thinking there might be air in the system and needs bled. Anyone else have the same issue?

ZL1 Maniac · 11-05-2019, 05:34 PM

My 2014 engages in the top 3/4 of travel....

One thing I've read to keep things healthy is to change the fluid in the reservoir
if it starts to look darker, seems some clutch dust can migrate into the shared reservoir.

I learned to like the engagement point after I figured out it's less pedal distance to dis-engage as well....

Happy Gear Bangin'

RobZL1 · 11-05-2019, 09:29 PM

I've driven 3 5th gen ZL1's. The engagement point is high (I like it there personally). You can get it to lower down a bit if you install the triple-disk Monster clutch, though...

lionssfan · 11-06-2019, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

I've driven 3 5th gen ZL1's. The engagement point is high (I like it there personally). You can get it to lower down a bit if you install the triple-disk Monster clutch, though...

so sounds like just the way its designed then. I'm sure the fluid is ok with 4000 miles

G8One2 · 11-06-2019, 05:09 PM

Its normal for our cars, from what I understand. I dont worry about it much, but it did take some getting used to coming from an auto trans, and not driving a manual for 15 years prior.

camguynj · 11-06-2019, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionssfan

My 2012 zl1 manual has 4000 miles on it, and was bought used. The car is all stock. But the peddle engages the clutch at the very top of peddle travel. I've gotten used to it somewhat. But my 2010 engages in the middle of travel. Which seems more normal. Since there is no adjustments I'm thinking there might be air in the system and needs bled. Anyone else have the same issue?

Check out the RAM Pedal Adjuster

See this thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411141

11-05-2019, 04:51 PM	#1
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	Anyone have clutch engaging at top of peddle travel? My 2012 zl1 manual has 4000 miles on it, and was bought used. The car is all stock. But the peddle engages the clutch at the very top of peddle travel. I've gotten used to it somewhat. But my 2010 engages in the middle of travel. Which seems more normal. Since there is no adjustments I'm thinking there might be air in the system and needs bled. Anyone else have the same issue? __________________ 2012 zl1 stock 7000 miles 2010 TVS2300, BTR cam PD stage 3, ID1050 injectors, CHE bronze trunnions, 7.400" pushrods,.660" lift platinum springs, Titanium ret, Zl1 fuel pump, Kooks LT headers, High flow cats, Roto Fab CAI, Corsa exh., Mellings oil pump, HD chain, ls2 damper, all synthetic, BMR control arms, zl1 toe link, BMR cradle mounts, W/bottle relocation, air scoop deflector, Hennessy wheels, two piece rotor, morimoto fogs, DRL harness, coilovers, Heads up install, mgw shifter, slps splitter, slp spoiler, zl1 side skirts, painted strips, debadged, tinted, 2018 emblems. Edit Signature

11-05-2019, 09:29 PM	#3
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,293	I've driven 3 5th gen ZL1's. The engagement point is high (I like it there personally). You can get it to lower down a bit if you install the triple-disk Monster clutch, though... __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp // CSP LT's & Ultra Cats // Elite Ultra CC // BMR MM Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

11-05-2019, 05:34 PM	#2
ZL1 Maniac Drives: 2014 ZL1 Red Hot M6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 75	My 2014 engages in the top 3/4 of travel.... One thing I've read to keep things healthy is to change the fluid in the reservoir if it starts to look darker, seems some clutch dust can migrate into the shared reservoir. I learned to like the engagement point after I figured out it's less pedal distance to dis-engage as well.... Happy Gear Bangin'

11-06-2019, 05:09 PM	#5
G8One2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 492	Its normal for our cars, from what I understand. I dont worry about it much, but it did take some getting used to coming from an auto trans, and not driving a manual for 15 years prior.