biting point

1. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

   #1 5th August 2011, 14:07

   passed my driving test on monday and i have realized the biting point on my clutch is really high is there any way this could be adjusted or is my clutch going to need replacing ?
2. Malky Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1057

   #2 5th August 2011, 14:12

   Different cars have different biting points so it's a difficult one to answer.
3. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #3 5th August 2011, 14:14

   Probably the later, but try adjusting it anyway see if its better
4. sealgaire Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 4

   #4 5th August 2011, 14:15

   these are self adjusting though aren't they? can they be adjusted?
5. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #5 5th August 2011, 14:16

   Not in my experience, theres a nut and a locknut on all the ones i've had/worked on and for adjustments
6. kuli280 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Heathrow Posts: 172 1999 Saxo VTR, 1983 Mercedes 250 LWB Lowrider.

   #6 5th August 2011, 15:05

   Not self adjusting.
7. sealgaire Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 4

   #7 5th August 2011, 16:08

   oh ok, i think now that my clutch release arm is slightly bent which is causeing a stiff pedal and slippage when over 3k revs
8. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #8 5th August 2011, 18:31

   saxo has high biting point anyway, well mine does. well not anymore, its nearly touching floor as the clutch has gone lol
9. user_51685 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2011 newcastle Posts: 484 saxo furio

   #9 5th August 2011, 23:42

   my sisters c1 had the highest biting point in the world, she ended up needing a new cluch, so u might have to fork out for a new one mate
10. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #10 6th August 2011, 00:25

    There's a nut and lock nut on the end of the clutch cable. Backing it off will lower the bite. Trial and error.
11. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #11 7th August 2011, 16:24

    On standard Saxo clutch you need to set the pedal level with the brake pedel. Saxo biting point is not high.
    
    On other after Market/ competion clutches they could be different due to the clutch cover angles,
    
    But it be a standard clutch so check where the pedel sit at the moment. Make sure it level with the brake pedel.
12. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #12 7th August 2011, 16:27

    I have my clutch pedal sitting higher than my break pedal, I like the biting point about half way up, you can put it where you want it lol.
13. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #13 7th August 2011, 19:07

    No you shouldn't do that, as you can over press it or under press it. And stuff.
    
    Should be set correctly.
14. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #14 7th August 2011, 19:10

    Having like you have it, means the release bearing will be pressed against the covers hard when off the clutch
    
    The clutch cable needs setting correctly.
15. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #15 8th August 2011, 18:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AndySAXO Having like you have it, means the release bearing will be pressed against the covers hard when off the clutch The clutch cable needs setting correctly.

    New Paddle Clutch going in soon anyway lol.
    
    That will be set right, not gona waste £250
16. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #16 8th August 2011, 21:48

    Paseo clutch in a 1.1? Hmm don't think you should do that.....
    
    Would stick to the normal clutch a set it right.
    
    As you want a snappy clutch? In a 1.1 every day car?