2007 Kia Picanto Clutch pedal vibration

2007 KIA PICANTO
91,000 MILES • 1.1L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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HAWX
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While driving, the clutch pedal will vibrate if slightly pressed down. But if it's fully down or up, the vibration stops.
This also produce vibrating noise from the clutch pedal. The vibration is only felt on that pedal and not all of the car. Could it be the flywheel gone bad?
Aug 23, 2014 at 1:44 AM
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we don't have that model in U.S. so no info but its oudns like maybe a bad release bearing.
Aug 23, 2014 at 5:55 AM
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I asked the local dealer and said it could be the flywheel. Is that also possible? Issue started after my front brakes started sticking a few months back.
Aug 26, 2014 at 6:21 AM
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I'd think it be more of a clutch problem like a bent disc but unti you remove it at this mileage put up with it until the clutch goes. It may straighten out after a while .
Aug 26, 2014 at 6:37 AM
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Hi. I will bring it to my dealer and have them sort it out since they have the proper equipment for that. Thanks again!
Sep 7, 2014 at 5:56 AM
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The dealer has successfully resolved the issue. Apparently my flywheel was worn out unevenly and was thus causing the issue. They also replaced the clutch, clutch cover, release bearing.

The car is ok now but have only a problem. When pressing down the clutch pedal, it feels a bit stiff half way down and then feels normal again. I have also noticed that while in gear and releasing the clutch pedal, i now need to let the pedal go up about half way before the gears will have contact.

Is there something that can be done for that? It was working fine before.
Sep 20, 2014 at 1:13 AM
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if u have a hydraulic clutch then check your fluid . also the dealer may have put a stronger clutch in it. if not happy take it back they should guarantee their work.
Sep 20, 2014 at 5:39 AM
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My car is fitted with cable clutch. They have tried to adjust the pedal height but still it engages to high.

I have seen on the internet that you can adjust the pedal engagement by adjusting the nut behind the clutch pedal but im worried that it will wear my clutch quicker and reduce the free-play. Can doing that actually damage my clutch?
Sep 23, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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mostly the clutch gets damaged form riding it with your foot and not any free playin the pedal. take it back to where you go tit fixed if not happy sounds like you aren't
Sep 23, 2014 at 12:13 PM