Clutch has really low biting point

1. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

   #1 13th January 2011, 19:50

   I had a new clutch kit fitted a few months ago and since it's been done, something just isn't right.
   
   The clutch engages almost instantly after lifting my foot (I don't have to lift it far and it's engaged).
   
   I have to press the clutch almost all the way to the floor just to change gear.
   
   I just want some ideas of what it may be.
   
   Thanks.
2. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #2 13th January 2011, 20:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Liam I have to press the clutch almost all the way to the floor just to change gear.

   Thought that was how your supposed to do it? anyway, you can change the biting point by adjusting the clutch cable (its above the gearbox and next to the battery), think its a 6/7mm nut
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 13th January 2011, 20:51

   I don`t know if saxo`s have self adjusting clutch cables if they don`t i`d suggest returning to where you had the work done & getting the cable adjusted.
   
   
   Steve.
4. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

   #4 13th January 2011, 20:57

   adjust the clutch cable its a really easy quick job
5. user_31642 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 s-o-t Posts: 1174 S2 106 Rallye

   #5 13th January 2011, 20:59

   10mm and 13mm nuts on the cable where it connects to the gearbox , to adjust the biting point turn the 13mm nut clockwise a few turns and keep checking to see if your happy with where it sits , then dont forget to tighten the 10mm nut up the 13mm nut to stop it loosening off again
6. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #6 13th January 2011, 21:04

   ah yea, those are the correct sizes
7. Liam Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 2982 Black VTS

   #7 13th January 2011, 22:56

   Well, I've tried adjusting it, but where it is currently positioned is the only place it doesn't grind when attempting a gear change.
   
   Sorry, should have mentioned this.