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Why do honda specs say the throttle cable should have 10mm of play?
The slack is there so that the throttle is not operated ie it keeps the setting decided by the driver, causing unwanted change in speed / power, when the cable flexes due to engine movement or the ...
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How can I make my gas pedal and brake pedal more aligned?
You can use something like this.
http://www.creativecontrolsinc.com/products/pedalmates.htm
Or
In this video https://youtu.be/r0wANj7HWOY the guy screws a door stop to his gas pedal.
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Clutch "catch" point has changed, along with distance needed to engage
Could be either one. Not driving it is a good idea, the clutch is probably not actually disengaging all the way, and driving on it could greatly increase clutch wear. Most of my answer is based on ...
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No clutch pressure in N15 Pulsar (GA16DE)
This sounds like a now snapped cable. The snapping noise was probably the last few steands of the Bowden cable breaking.
Given the cost of a new one and the possibility of a second hand one not ...
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2004 Toyota Corolla - Brake Pedal Pressue
Several things can cause a spongy brake pedal. If the brake fluid is old, say more than 5-7 years old, it may contain to much water. Brake fluid gradually absorbs water from the air. If enough water ...
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Mazda 6 2004 Clutch Pedal Will Not Return
Should the clutch pedal not return to normal (up) position from the spring resistance in the master?
If it has been correctly bled, it should return on its own. If you didn't bench bleed, it may not ...
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Clutch "catch" point has changed, along with distance needed to engage
Sounds like you have an SAC (Self-Adjusting Clutch). Every now and then, as the clutch is wearing down, it will re-adjust to compensate for wear on the clutch.
Likely, your clutch is starting to age,...
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How can I make my metal pedals less slippery when wet?
I'm going to throw this out there too as a supplement piece to the above answers oriented along the lines of preventing the pedals from getting wet in the first place. I however also recommend the ...
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