Got a new Clutch--now the pedal is too "Light"

My 96 Stratus needed a new rear main seal, so the mechanic talked me into a
new clutch since he had to take the old one out. The original clutch had
85K miles on it so I figured I'd spend the extra $300.

Problem is the clutch pedal now has practically no resistance. Before I
call my mechanic I wanted to know if there is a separate adjustment for the
"feel" of the pedal. I almost sure that before this replacement, the pedal
had a heavier feel to it.

Thanks for any info

 

I'm sure not an expert on that car, but I can say that it is not unusual
for a clutch pedal to get much harder as the diaphragm ages due to the
spring fingers getting stiffer from work hardening and heat (and
sometimes they break for the same reason which might be the reason the
clutch had to be replaced). I don't know if that's the total
explanation for your observation.

Bill Putney
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