jmattley Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Not sure if my clutch is on the way out or not. The bite is quite low so does that mean it's on it's way out or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTdarren Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 hi mate , check the fluid , and see if its low, the fork and push rod can wear , causing a low bite point. if thats the case , then you may as well do the clutch as ya gotta strip it to change them,, removing the slave cyl, and taking the push rod out . you will be able to see the afected part,also using a small mirrorr and light you should just be able to peer inside the bell housing for a look , hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Clutch plate wear is identified by the bite point being right at the top of the pedal travel. Bite at the bottom is normally hydraulic - air in the system, old fluid, expanding flexi hose, or wear in the fork/pivot point, clutch cover fingers, thrust bearing, incorrect master push rod adjustment. Does the pedal feel normal other than the bite point? If you can stall the engine, then the clutch itself is likely to be fine. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Yeah it feels perfectly fine and I can stall it. Probably just me been paranoid not having much of a service history. Saying that, other than the rust it was serviced regularly and looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHere Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi Les I wasnt aware that there was any such thing as master push rod adjustment. How does one get to adjust this push rod. I tried all normal hydraulic items and it still travels half way down before it meets any resistance. I dont really know why but i have always thought it was a release bearing problem. Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Under the bonnet - above the clutch pedal, there's a plate with 6 screws holding it in place. Remove the screws and the adjuster will be exposed. The idea is to undo the 2 x 13mm nuts and adjust the rod so that it has only a small amount of free play (about 1.5 - 2mm) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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