1.2 Clutches

[Thrill]

My 1.2 has 78,000 miles on it. The biting point is really high up, literally nearly at the top. Is this normal or is my clutch on it's way out? It doesn't seem to be slipping with normal driving. Are there any tests whether my clutch is slipping? How long do these clutches usually last on 1.2's? I know the biting points aren't very strong on them, but mine's terrible! Cheers guys!

 

[McGherkin]

It's normal to have a very high bite.

My clutch was changed at 100k miles, the clutch itself was fine, it was just that the release bearing shat itself.

 

[Thrill]

Is it normal for it to be very weak?

 

[McGherkin]

How'd you mean?

Do you mean that the pedal's light or the clutch is slipping?

 

[Thrill]

The biting point is right at the top and it's very weak. Barely moves the car on flat.

 

[TEE-2012]

My 1.2 grande has a very high bite as well, heard its not unusual. my cars done 118,000K and its not been changed, might consider it soon though!

 

[Martin_172]

our drivingschool ones do 140K+ on standard clutches

 

[Thrill]

Mines only do 78k, hope it's not on it's way out!

 

[DanEdser]

Does it slip?

Clio's generally have a high biting point.

You're probably worrying over nothing.

 

[Thrill]

It's never slipped no is there a quick test to see if it does? I hear a lot about steep hills and high gears?

 

[Carlv8415]

It's never slipped no is there a quick test to see if it does? I hear a lot about steep hills and high gears?

When stopped on flat ground slowly lift up on the clutch pedal but don't give it an gas, if you can pull away slowly without stalling in first then your clutch is fine, if it stutters and stalls it means its slipping and you need a new one.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Erm, no. That's incorrect.

 

[Thrill]

Erm, no. That's incorrect.

What's correct then? Thanks!