Hey guys,

Had the Impreza for a couple of weeks now and I'm getting used to it. The big service and brakes have really helped!

I notice that the biting point of the clutch is quite high, is this a sign of it being on its way out?

Its not slipping (yet)

Can the biting point height be adjusted?

Thanks for any help,

Cheers Chris

 

Yes, at the pedal.

 

Wow, really?

How's it done please?

 

I think once you've started to adjust it, it's well on the way!! Start saving and finding someone to do it!!

 

D'oh

 

Iirc ots only a pedal height adjuster and the clutch pedal should be about the same height as the brake pedal. If it is your gonna need a clutch in the near future!

 

The pedal height is fine, just the bite.......... only had the car for a couple of weeks and already spent £500.........

I guess a clutch supplied and fitted is at least £350...........

Thanks guys

 

mines mega high but dont slip and been like it for months so dont panic it may be fine....

 

Top man, thanks

 

If it does need a clutch in the end dont worry there not that bad to do yourself,
I have done about 5 now on mine and other people's and they get easier each time.

 

Subaru Turbo clutches tend to bite higher than other cars I have driven, so it doesn't necessarily mean that it's knackered.

As long as it doesn't start its initial bite towards the end of it's travel then you should be ok for now.

Adjusting the pedal won't actually change the way the clutch operates, it will only change where the pedal is when the clutch fully dissengages and where it is when it starts to engage again... If you lower the pedal too much then gear changing will become difficult as the clutch won't have disengaged properly, even though the pedal is pressed to the floor.

 

Double Post!!

 

mines been biting at the top for over 12 months now! and im still ragging it round. dont replace until it slips and until then forgetabout it. some bite high, some dont.

 

Thanks guys, feeling re-assured now