Clutch

[Kerplunk]

I got a new clutch fitted at the weekend, after my one broke, im nto sure if its because its new or it hasnt been fitted right?


The bite point seems to be very low and the car judders/almost going into a stal,, i have to really rev the engine to stop it stalling and when i do move off, it is usually quite fast (due to the high revs)


Does this sound right?

 

[Felix Da Housecat]

I've never had a clutch replaced so don't know for sure, but I'd guess thats not normal.

I'd get it checked out asap.

 

[Zuma]

It probably just that you were used to your old worn out clutch. the bite point will normally change when you get a new clutch. if you can't do smooth takeoffs after a day or two then it might have a problem though

Often a worn out clutch will have a high bite point, and will engage more softly.

 

[DanTheMan]

The bite on my clutch has slowly moved further up the pedal as it's become increasingly worn, yours is probably just back where it's supposed to be.

 

[Deleted member 66701]

You're supposed to have a low bite point on a new clutch. One of the indicators of a worn clutch is a high bite point.

Re the juddering. It could be one of two things:-

1: It's new and therefore "grippier", requiring more revs to prevent stalling. You'll get used to it.
2: The clutch plate or flywheel could have got contaminated with oil or grease during fitting. It "should" burn/wear off in time.

 

[Peter Diffey]

I think I know exactly what you mean when you say it feels like its going to stall and judders.

It sounds like your clutch plate is contaminated to me.

 

[Dogbreath]

You don't say what car it is, but sounds like either the cable needs adjusting or the hydraulic system could do with bleeding.

 

[Kerplunk]

Its a Peugeot 306

He had to replace the flywheel aswell at the weekend, it just feels really weird, its the fact that the revs are so high im setting off really quickly after ive prevented it from stalling with the juddering

 

[Deleted member 66701]

If he's replaced the flywheel then I imagine he's not cleaned the coating from the flywheel that stops it rusting in transit/storage. Bit of a schoolboy error tbh though.

It may or may not burn off and sort itself. Speak to the mechanic for his advice. If he says "don't worry, it'll burn off" but three months down the line it's still bad then you have some comeback against him.

 

[Kerplunk]

Cheers mate, its got a 2 year warranty with it as well.

Im gonna see him, and see what he says!

 

[Meridian]

New clutches can be a bit vicious, so the juddering doesn't sound that much out of the ordinary. It should take about a hundred miles, maybe less, to get to normal performance.


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