2015 V6 Clutch question

So I bought a 2015 V6 access cab 6speed about 2months ago. I’ve driven manuals before but I have really struggled with this one. I currently have almost 3K on the truck. I guess my problem is that clutch feels odd. When pushing the pedal down there is a lot of pressure pushing back (guessing there is a strong spring behind it). When engaging the clutch, the pedal has a lot of travel before the friction point, and then the friction point is very short. It feels likes the friction point is in the last ¼ of travel. So my question is this?

Is this a normal feeling for a Tacoma? My buddies Tacoma has a short friction point but his travel is also a lot shorter. When I drove his, I felt like I was going to put my foot through the floor, because I was use to pushing the pedal so far.

Like I said, I have driven manuals before (mostly cars) , have I burnt out my clutch this fast for the engagement point to be so little?

I thought about taking it back to the dealer to have them drive it but didn’t want to look like an idiot, its easier to do on the internet. Just looking for any help. Thanks.

-Curtis

 

I would give it some more time. If the issue still bothers you in another month or two, bring it in. If anything, maybe the slave cylinder needs to be bled (probably not).

My guess (without actually driving your MT vs my MT) is you are not use to it yet.

cheers.

 

The grab point of the clutch is adjustable - it is on my '13 with the original pedal and after the pedal squeak TSB. The clutch set up is a simple double piston arrangement. Shorten the stroke on one also shortens the stroke on the other piston. So what you need to do is get under the dash and look at the rod that the clutch pedal is attached to. There should be a large 4 sided nut that is locked in place with a smaller nut. Going from memory, I believe I used a 12mm and a 14mm wrench. Shortening the overall length of the rod will push the slave cylinder in less thus making the clutch grab sooner on the pedal travel. I started with 2 full turns, then tried it in the driveway in 1st & reverse. Adjust up or down from there and lock it in place when done. Just becareful not to adjust it too close to the floor as you want the clutch to disengage fully when you press the pedal to the floor.

 

My 2015 clutch catches way too high also, I damn near have to have my foot off the pedal before it finally grabs. Its only 6 weeks old and I am finally getting used to it but I still don't like it.