BrettC

Hi everybody

Just recently got myself a 1998 UK wagon (Turbo). 80,000 miles.

Is there a way to determine if a clutch is very worn based on the clutch biting point and level of pedal travel?

Biting point on my scoob is really quite low, is this an indication that it is on its way out?
There isn't any slipping or anything just trying to sort out the car budget.

Thanks

BrettC

No one?

thedrill

Normally if the biting point was very high it would indicate that it was worn out, possibly someone has been ajusting the clutch pedal threaded rod to change the bite point, or it could need a good bleed and fluid change, as the fluid get very hot in the cluch resevoir and goes black with the heat from the turbo. good luck.

jonnyh

4th or 5th gear up a steep hill sub 3k revs give it some throttle if it does'nt slip there is still life in it.

BrettC

Thanks guys.

wez wrx

50 mph 5th gear, then floor it, if its on its way it'l slip!!

Brit_in_Japan

My MY99 JDM Wagon has a really low biting point, hasn't changed much in the last 3 years though. I've read somewhere that some new clutch fluid might help, but haven't tried it yet.

andypugh2000

its just easier to adjust the bar between the clutch pedal and the master cylinder, get the biting point that you want is easy

BrettC

Thanks all.