Clutch travel

I posted this in the wrong forum previously, but didn't get any response. Sorry for the repost.



I just picked up my 2008 Tacoma Pre-Runner access cab with 30,000 miles a couple weeks ago, and I find the clutch a bit hard to get used to. It has a 4 cylinder, 5 speed, which is all I've ever owned in 30 years. I love everything about the truck, except for this. It's not a huge deal, I just want to see if it's normal.
I find that when I am at a stop in first gear with the clutch in, and start revving the engine and letting the clutch out, nothing happens until the clutch "Grabs" all at once. I took some approximate measurements to quantify what I'm experiencing, and found the following:

· Clutch pressed all the way in, distance from petal to floor: 0.5 inches.
· Clutch released until engagement starts, distance from petal to floor: 4.5 inches.
· Clutch released until full engagement, distance from petal to floor: 5.0 inches.
· Clutch fully released, distance from petal to floor: 7.5 inches.

As you can see, the difference between engagement starting and complete engagement is only a half inch. I had the dealer check this out, and was told that it's working as designed. I haven't stalled a car in forever, but I've stalled this one twice.

Does this seem similar to others with the same truck? I would appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Dave...

 

I had a similar feeling on my pedal after the cylinder was replaced, they put the pedal back to factory specs but it was not how I dropped it off. I did take the slack out of the push rod, giving the pedal a stiffer feel, as that's how I set it up when I drove it off the lot the first time. not sure if that will help your situation

 

Great idea, this helped alot!
Dave...