Author Topic: High Clutch Pedal?! (Read 5035 times)

Njazz · « **on:** October 18, 2018, 08:25:04 PM »

Hi All,

2002 MK1 Se Sport.

It seems my clutch pedal bites high because it takes forever after placing my foot down all the way and then releasing it to find the bite point. I was wondering if I can adjust this myself to make it bite lower down?

Thanks in advance.

JazzyB · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2018, 08:53:59 PM »

sounds like the clutch is on the way out, all models have a hydraulic clutch so no adjustment is available

Njazz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2018, 08:58:28 PM »

Already on it’s way out! It had a clutch change at 90,000 miles and it’s only on 114,000 miles now So it’s only done 24,000 miles

Jocko · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2018, 09:07:59 PM »

You can adjust the clutch pedal height and pedal freeplay. There is adjustment on the clutch push rod. Haynes manual page 6*6.

JazzyB · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2018, 09:15:13 PM »

a high clutch biting point is normally a sign of a worn clutch, however being hydraulic the jazz clutch automatically adjusts for wear so it remains roughly mid way. Also clutch wear is really difficult to gauge as no two people use the clutch the same.

smilertoo · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2018, 10:36:19 PM »

Is that why my new clutch seemed to bite right at the bottom then slowly got higher? the hydraulics adjusted?

culzean · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2018, 09:47:54 AM »

You need to adjust the pedal freeplay - you can do this from inside the car. You need to adjust the length of pushrod between pedal and master cylinder.

see attached PDF photo of Haynes manual page