Can the clutch on a 1999 Mazda Miata be adjusted?

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I've notice receintly that the clutch on my car needs to be depressed all the way to the floor before it engages. It hasn't alway been like this. It use to engage before reaching the floor. It works fine otherwise. Is this something that can be adjusted? If so, is it something that can be done by an amateur?
 
Yes, you should be able to adjust the clutch travel. Look under your dash at the clutch pedal itself. You will see two bolts behind the pedal area. One is a lock nut, the other is the adjustment. Loosen the lock nut and adjust the pedal. Start the car and see how it engages. If it is the travel is too short, move the adjustment nut again until it is satisfactory to the travel you want. When you are happy, tighten the lock nut back. To gauge the clutch pedal distance, start the car and engage a gear....remove the pedal slowly to see where it engages the flywheel and begins to move the vehicle..
 
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