Bite too high on clutch

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:24

Starting to get annoyed with how high the bite is on my clutch, I prefer cars with an almost instantaneous bite. I'm wondering if this is just a trait of my car or the clutch is badly worn and needs replacing?.

I believe the car is on the original clutch, how long do clutches typically last?

The car has done 50k

If I have the clutch changed will it sort out the bite?

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:25

This is what I'm trying to evaluate and not another debate about Low vs High miler cars.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:28

Yes this is why It annoys me, having to keep my foot balanced just before the bite is getting frustrating.

Can the bite be adjusted in any way?

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:31

Not sure if you can adjust them on the Focus, but that would be good if I could.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:37

If so that sucks, is there no way to change the bite then

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:39

It's annoying, high clutch is a frustration around town and even more so when you want to drive a little spirited.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:42

Duh.

I don't like the bite on it even though I am used to it having had the car for nearly a year and a half...

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:45

Ahh fair enough.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 14:52

Meh

Tbh I just keep my foot just below the bite, I get a much smoother lift off.

If i keep my foot fully depressed on the clutch I find it harder to get a smoother lift off.

Guess I'll have ot live with it, sigh. The Focus has an auto adjusting bite AFAIK being that it is hydraulic.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 16:02

I'm wondering if because they are self adjusting that once it gets right to the top it's near it's end of it's life?

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 16:14

Not too worried about it tbh mate, just annoying to live with at times

. Instant bite > high bite IMO of course.

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 16:16

Hah it would be one less thing to worry about

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 16:17

A high bite but instant :confused:

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 19:44

mattpc said:
Don't complain you would not be driving the car you are today if people were not ignorant. Mileage i and age are the only things people who are not into/don't understand can judge the quality of a car by. Yes it's really stupid but hey at least it means the rest of us get a good deal!

Let me just say now I didn't buy the car because of the low mileage

Tom|Nbk · 7 Mar 2008 at 20:28

mattpc said:
fair play- it is frankly your business why you chose that car. Not what I would have picked but if its what you wanted then great.

Tis my first car, I'm 18. I would have a lot more if insurance permitted