Clutch bite is really high on newly replaced clutch

Tiny
MARTYN MCCLENNAN
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  • 2007 RENAULT CLIO
  • 1.4L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 75,000 MILES
The clutch has been replace on the vehicle listed above Clio Dynamique two months ago but the bite is still really high making hill starts really difficult. I don't understand how this can be if it's just been replaced less than 1,000 miles on a new clutch. Could there be an issue with one of the cylinders? Thanks
Monday, November 9th, 2020 AT 12:57 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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If the clutch is releasing really high then more then likely it was not adjusted properly when the new clutch was installed or you have an issue with the throw out bearing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throw-out-bearing-replacement

Unfortunately we don't have a manual on your vehicle so we can't provide the specific process but on most vehicles there is an adjustment process that you will need to do in order to position the engagement point correctly.

If you just had the clutch installed, I would take it back and take them for a drive and show them how high it engages.

Let us know what they say. Thanks
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Monday, November 9th, 2020 AT 2:45 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I attached a photo of the adjustment for you to view.

They are both auto adjust and manual adjust. If it is manual, check the picture I posted to see if you have this at the clutch pedal.

Roy
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Monday, November 9th, 2020 AT 2:53 PM

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