Is this normal when it has just been changed? Do i just need to get used to the new biting point?
2007-06-06 19:32:41 · 12 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There's a thousand reasons for this , none of them good , the bottom line is , the clutch needs refitting properly !!
2007-06-06 19:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Often after a clutch plate has been replaced there is a run in period were the new parts "Bed in". This is normal and will only last for a few hundred miles. If however the shudder get worst or does not go away after say a couple of weeks, I would take it back to the garage and ask them to check it out.
2007-06-07 03:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not normal, ignore the comment's about it needing to bed-in etc, new cars don't suffer from clutch judder and their clutches are not "bedded in" & neither should your's.
The most common cause of judder on a new clutch is contamination of the friction plate.Your mechanic more than likely handled it with oily hands,or failed to clean off the protective oil from the pressure plate the manufacturers apply to prevent rusting.Once contaminated it will always judder.
If it's not contamination the maybe a spring has broken but this is most unlikely.Take it back and get them to sort it out, no excuses.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-07 17:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Yoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound that unusual. First, the clutch plate and pressure plate don't have the wear they will have after you've driven for a while, so there is a little different friction.
You also have to get used to your new friction point. As your clutch wore down the change was gradual. This is a very abrupt change.
2007-06-07 02:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often clutch faces must 'seat' for a short break in period before assuming anything about the new clutch's performance. Sometimes there's even some bolts that need to be retorqued after so many miles-you might want to check your particular model.
It should be pretty nominal clutch judder and if it doesn't even out with famaliarity and perhaps 50-60 miles of driving usage, I'd return to the mechanic for a second opinion.
2007-06-07 02:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it may need adjustment, but it's also probably tighter than your old clutch, so the position where you release may be different; try releasing at different points on the pedal.
If it's REALLY off it might need adjustment, but if it's a little, it's probably just something you'll need to get used to, though certainly you can ask for it to be adjusted to what's a bit more familiar.
2007-06-07 02:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, its normal, the surface is fiberous and needs to wear in.
be light with the clutch for a couple of hundred miles. this will reward you with a longer life ( the clutch, not yours ! )
2007-06-07 06:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a few different reasons, it might not be fitted correctly, not oiled well, the list goes on theres no point writing them all you best bet is to take it back to the garage or get a second opinion.
2007-06-07 04:12:26 · answer #8 · answered by simon j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you changed the entire clutch kit namely the pressure plate, clutch disc, and release bearing? If so, then you just have to refit it.
2007-06-07 03:10:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should not shudder take it back & have them have a look at it,
2007-06-07 02:39:48 · answer #10 · answered by col 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋