Clutch...Bite a Bit High

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bedworth Posts: 243 Yellow Saxo VTR: 2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe: 2008
    #1
    Hi everyone. Now, clutch is not slipping BUT bite is a little high, the last inch or so actually. I've found a section under the bonnet where you can seem to adjust it. Would you do this?! Clutch does not seem to be slipping so should be fine.

    Sam
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001
    #2
    The adjuster just changes the clutch pedal height and not the clutch itself. If the bite is high then it will not be long before the clutch dies.

    Maybe worth having it replaced before it does go? It could last ages like the way it is now it may not up to you
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LScottBell View Post
    The adjuster just changes the clutch pedal height and not the clutch itself. If the bite is high then it will not be long before the clutch dies.

    Maybe worth having it replaced before it does go? It could last ages like the way it is now it may not up to you
    what he said
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #4
    The bite being high doesn't always mean it's about to go.

    If it doesn't slip then I wouldn't worry.

    Why get something changed if it's not broken? Way to waste money...
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bedworth Posts: 243 Yellow Saxo VTR: 2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe: 2008
    #5
    Thanks for the advice guys. It had a new clutch cable a few months back and thats why I thought it could have been over-adjusted on fitting??

    How much is a clutch for Saxo anyway? VTR?

    devilsadvocate, I get what you mean about not broken don't fix I think I go looking for trouble alot of the time. New cat coming up in a few weeks, £210...all good fun
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001
    #6
    I changed my clutch and it wasnt slipping and the bite was the same.

    I will try post a pic but my old clutch was worn down so bad it didnt have long left.

    tbh clutch change has been the best thing ive done on my car made everything smooth and such a better drive
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bedworth Posts: 243 Yellow Saxo VTR: 2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe: 2008
    #7
    Hmmm, how much did it cost you?!...
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #8
    Clucth your looking about £250 + at a garage mate
  9. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bedworth Posts: 243 Yellow Saxo VTR: 2000 BMW 3 Series Coupe: 2008
    #9
    So what does that adjuster adjust then?!
  10. Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sir-gomer View Post
    So what does that adjuster adjust then?!
    just adjusts the pedal, if the pedals too high adjust it to lower it. should be roughly same height as brake pedal
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Devizes Posts: 836 Saxo furio - X312HBK Peugeot 206GTI -J44KBX
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate View Post
    The bite being high doesn't always mean it's about to go.

    If it doesn't slip then I wouldn't worry.

    Why get something changed if it's not broken? Way to waste money...
    ^^^^
    he said above is good advice , i know so many people who fix things that are not broken and end up making things worse or just finding another problem or making something else worse . and my clutch has a very high bite like yours and people always said to me its a sign its about to go but its never slipped and still doesnt and ive had my car for 14 months now