Where should the biting point be on a new clutch?

The bite point is usually around half way through the clutches working travel (around mid-way from fully pressed to fully released). The does however vary a little from car to car. An experienced driver will have little need to use the bite point except for very slow moving traffic and moving off on a hill.
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Where should a clutch biting point be?

When it comes to the biting point, you need to find the balance between your clutch and accelerator. There will be a point where you apply a certain amount of pressure to each, and the car will be on the brink of moving while remaining stationary.
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Can you adjust the biting point on a clutch?

To adjust, simply pull up on the clutch cable and loosen the locknut and the adjuster nut slightly. Next, slowly pull up on the clutch cable again. You will feel a point where the clutch fork engages. This is where the clutch cable should be adjusted to.
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What does low clutch biting point mean?

Yep, a high bite point is a sign of a worn clutch - a low bite point indicates problems with clutch release.
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Do you need to find the biting point every time you change gear?

You don't need to actually stop and find the biting point between each gear everytime. You can use it for traffic though. Like if you're in traffic but never actually stop, you're just going really slowly, you can use the clutch and brake. You'll get used to it.
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What is the clutch bite point? How to find it and use it without stalling.



Is the biting point higher on a hill?

The biting point is always in the same place regardless of the steepness of the road, however you will need to accelerate more and bring the clutch up a little higher to keep the car from rolling backwards when facing uphill.
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How far should a clutch pedal travel?

Most brake and clutch pedals should have just a little bit of free play, usually about a centimeter, which is less than half an inch. If you feel that your free play is more generous than this, or that you don't have any at all, you'll need to adjust your pedals.
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How should a good clutch feel?

The clutch feels soft

The clutch should take a bit of pressure to move, and when you press down, you should be met with some resistance. If the clutch pedal feels 'spongey' or feels like you're pushing it into a block of warm butter, your clutch is likely going to need to be replaced soon.
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How do you know if your clutch is high?

RPMs are High

If your engine needs an unusual level of RPMs to reach a certain speed, then the chances are your clutch is having issues. Confirm your suspicions by checking it out in a parking lot. Stop the vehicle with the engine running and then shift it up into second or third gear.
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How do you feel the bite point?

You'll hear the engine make a slightly different sound due to the revs dropping and you'll also see the rev counter needle drop a little. Also if you look at the front of the car, you'll also see it 'lift' up a tiny amount (sometimes you can actually feel that little lift too) when at the bite point.
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Should clutch pedal be hard or soft?

SPONGY CLUTCH PEDAL

When you press the clutch pedal down, does it feel smooth and consistently springy throughout its travel? It should. If your clutch pedal feels soft or 'spongy' at any point as you press it to the floor, it's a sign your clutch fluid is low.
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Why does my new clutch shudder?

Clutch Judder Definition: Clutch judder is caused by the clutch components and the flywheel not meeting concentrically or mating properly. This generally happens after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and then engaging the clutch during take-off.
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What does a high clutch bite mean?

A bite point that is high up the clutches working travel (close to where the clutch stops before removing your foot) may be an indication that the clutch is worn and close to need replacing. This is only an indication however as it may simply need adjusting as every cars bite point is in a different location.
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What is clutch pedal play?

Your clutch pedal should move down three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch without effort and then require a good deal more effort to travel the rest of the way down to the floor. This pedal free-play ensures that when you release the pedal, the clutch disk is fully engaged.
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Is it OK to hold the clutch on a hill?

#2 Don't Use the Clutch to Hold Yourself On a Hill

This means your clutch is spinning at one speed, while your engine's pressure plate (which is sandwiched between this disk and the fly wheel) is moving at another speed. They're working against each other! This wears out your friction material and thus, your clutch.
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What happens when you hold the clutch too long?

Explanation: Holding the clutch down or staying in neutral for too long will cause your vehicle to freewheel. This is known as 'coasting' and it's dangerous, because it reduces your control of the vehicle.
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How do I know if my clutch needs bleeding?

Spongy or soft clutch pedal

A car's clutch is designed to feel springy and smooth when engaged. If you discover that your vehicle's clutch is unnecessarily spongy or soft when pressed down, it's a sign that you may need to bleed the clutch.
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Why does my clutch feel lighter?

There are a few possibilities; you either have a problem with the hydraulics, a mechanical problem with the clutch, or a transmission fluid leak. Hydraulics: When you push down the clutch pedal, the clutch master cylinder (CMC) uses hydraulic pressure to push out a rod on the slave cylinder.
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Why is my clutch so easy to push in?

If your clutch is starting to feel soft or too easy to press, there are several possible causes: Leaking hose or fitting: The hose from the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder may be leaking.
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How long is the break in period for a new clutch?

Just like new brakes, the friction surfaces need to bed in properly. General rule of thumb for new clutches is take it easy for the first 500 miles before giving it full throttle.
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