Clutch pedal loose

[WeeYari]

With these cars, there is a lot of clutch travel before it engages. One of the reasons why many long time manual tranny drivers have a hard time learning how to work the clutch on the Yaris as it behaves unlike any stick shift they've ever driven.

[frankronne]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

With these cars, there is a lot of clutch travel before it engages. One of the reasons why many long time manual tranny drivers have a hard time learning how to work the clutch on the Yaris as it behaves unlike any stick shift they've ever driven.

I know what you're talking about but that's not what I'm worrying about. My problem is when the pedal is fully released (ie clutch engaged, in gear).
The 1½ inch gap is between the "clutch fully engaged point" and the top of the travel. In this gap, it's like there is nothing behind the pedal. It doesn't impair drivability but it doesn't seem normal.