Hi all,

My biting point on my clutch seems quite high  , as in i have to let the pedal out quite a bit. I've had no issues with the car in respect of the speed and changing gear etc .I've done the drive in 3rd and drop it into 2nd test and the revs shot up , which i believe is good . But i also tried to pull off in third and it did but tried to stall as i moved off due to no speed. Perhaps its just me and im paranoid . Ive been quoted £720 to change clutch flywheel and a servo ( think thats what he said) seems a bit pricey tbh .

Is it possible to adjust the clutch in anyway ? or is there a better way to test it out ?

 

Car is a focus 2009 1.6 zetec cdti

 

Thanks in advance

 

High there other way to test is go into a high gear at low speed say 30mph in 4th gear or 5th gear n put foot down on accelerator if the revs fly up it's your clutch.

you can adjust them but once you start doing that your gonna open a can of worms n then need to replace it.

before you splash out the cash on inevitable though get it confirmed first mate as could be anything else, but am not aware of any issues other n them going, what millage is the car on?

I wouldn't replace unless it starts slipping (when your foot is completely off the clutch).

The way I have always done the test is to drive along in third or fourth gear (on the level or up hill) and then try to accelerate whilst holding your left foot slightly on the brake. If the revs increase and the speed does not then it is slipping. 

Beware, this is quite difficult to get the feel of the brake correct on your left foot. it is very easy to accidentally jab the brake too hard. don't try it where there are other cars around.

Use the search function, they are all like very high (and self adjusting anyway, a new one will have the same biting point)

If it's not slipping it's fine.

 

enter = High biting point

 

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I've had Ford's on and off since MkI Escort in 1973, and have driven dozens... It's a "standard" Ford thing, the high biting point.  Always take your foot completely off the clutch in a Ford...

I had a French car before my Focus, the clutch was on the floor! somehow managed 129000 miles (everything else had fallen off though)

Constantly adjusting the floor mat and pressing so hard you get a worn knee is much worse trust me :)