New clutch bite low

ants83

ants83

ants83

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Just got a sachs clutch ,dmf and cylinder fitted as my previous clutch was slipping.

Car is much better now and pulls as it should.

Just the bite is a lot lower to the floor, is this normal after a clutch change?

Cheers
 
MissChief said:
Yes. The clutch material is new, and thicker so will bite earlier. Over time it will gradually get higher.
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It's literally one inch from the floor the bite point, quite hard to drive.
I've been told that that the clutch might need bleeding.?
 
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It's been the same for every clutch I've ever had replaced. Even if your clutch has a self-adjusting system, takes a few days to sort itself out.
 
Resident said:
It's been the same for every clutch I've ever had replaced. Even if your clutch has a self-adjusting system, takes a few days to sort itself out.
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Ok will definitely leave it a few days and see what happens, got a 200 mile round trip at the weekend. Never had one replaced so will take your advice ! Thanks
 
Keep pumping it. You sure the mat isn't bodged up beneath it? An inch sounds odd
 
New clutch symptoms, all cars do this. Get used to it, put some miles on and before you know it it'll be back to normal :)
 
I remeber having my clutch changed on my 300zx and the guy said, you will stall it as the bite point will be really early.

Ahhha, no chance...almost did.....I just caught it!

Was a surprise how low it was.
 
mushtafa said:
From memory there are two different types of flywheels fitted to them. One is about 1.5mm different. It could be the wrong one.
Got the make and part numbers on your invoice?
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Part number 2294 001 592 Sachs Dual Mass Flywheel
Looks to be correct?
 
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Wife's car had a new clutch about 6 months ago.
The bite point was real low, i stalled 3 times getting off the drive:cry:

My excuse is I've driven an ev for 2 years.
 
ants83 said:
Part number 2294 001 592 Sachs Dual Mass Flywheel
Looks to be correct?
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Honestly wouldn't know without cross referencing original part numbers etc.

I've done some more hunting and apparently there was two model numbers for the DMF and flywheel, and also two versions of concentric slave cylinder - one being slightly longer than the other.

In most cases though, when the wrong part is fitted you'll have trouble clearing the clutch and selecting gear. Which yours is OK doing at the moment.

They're also self adjusting from memory which requires a special tool to preload the clutch before it's bolted to the flywheel. A good workshop would have one, but there's still plenty out there who don't bother to use them.

At least it's a decent kit they fitted.

Best thing to do would be to talk to the garage with your concerns - or get used to it.
 
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