how should clutch feel after replacement? should the friction point change any? wondering if i got screwed over
2006-12-29 05:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by jaymage90 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i'm not sure wether the clutch is mech or hydraulic. its a 95 ford contour. the clutch engages at almost a half an inch before the pedal is fully released.
2006-12-29 06:04:00 · update #1
The point where you feel the contact with the clutch can change quite a bit after changing the clutch, usually it contacts higher on the throw than previously.
This is due to thicker material on the surfaces, and the pedal may need to be adjusted after the change.
With a mechanical linkage this is pretty easy, but most hydraulic clutches are a little more involved.
2006-12-29 05:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lilith's Daughter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how it is adjusted, yes it would change. Some engage at the low point of the pedal release, some at the upper end. Do you have a cable, or is it a hydraulic clutch? I would not worry about it. I am sure that all is well. And if you are still worried, ask the mechanic that did work. No one needs a mad customer. He will do what he can to make you happy. I would, I don't need people bad mouthing me all over town.
2006-12-29 05:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you didnt say if your clutch is hydraulic or mech lin kage type.
most new clutchs will grabb much closer to the floor and be much easier to push than before.its normal and in a matter of a day or so you will get readjusted to it.
clutches have a tendancy to go bad gradually till they just fail.we dont aqlways notice the changes till we get a new one,then you have to learn how to drive all over it seems
provided your not having any other problems it will be ok
2006-12-29 05:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by wmb1200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the vehicle and who did it but if you r unsure the work has been done have a look at the gearbox bell housing bolts if they havnt been undone the the box hasnt been off and you cant do the cluth without taking it off
has the biting point changed on the pedal ?
did they show you the old clutch?
have the faults that lead you to belive it needed changing gone?
2006-12-29 05:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by vantastic@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if You are concern about how should feel then You did not screw it.
at first :will not grab too good,after one day of usage and pass the "burnishing" process. You will be fine
2006-12-29 05:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not sure, have it inspected by another auto technician.
2006-12-29 06:44:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋