Clutch Pedal Height on Micra K12 with 1.6 engine...

[CC Driver]

Does any one know if the bite point of the clutch can be made to bite lower. At the moment it is very high and not very driver friendly, particularly with 110hp on tap.

This is on a Micra K12 with the 1.6 engine fitted (in the C+C variant). I don't think the clutch is that worn as it's only done 42,000 miles, unless of course one of the previous owners was a 'clutch rider'!!

 

[frank]

i think you have to introduce some air into the hydraulic system, austin cars used to have a rubber diaphragm/damper unit for that purpose http://www.leacyclassics.com/aau8008a.html

 

[pollyp]

are k12 clutches self adjusting hydraulics or cable with manual adjustment nut like the k11?

a very high biting point can't be good for the release bearing?

 

[bobsmonkhouse]

As you allude to a high bite point is the classic sign that your clutch is on the way out (wouldn't be too surprising on the 1.6 litre version!)

 

[jacob_ts]

theyre hydraulic and not adjustable, it is a sigh of clutch wear.