Clutch bite is really high on newly replaced clutch

2007 RENAULT CLIO
75,000 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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MARTYN MCCLENNAN
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The clutch has been replace on the vehicle listed above Clio Dynamique two months ago but the bite is still really high making hill starts really difficult. I don't understand how this can be if it's just been replaced less than 1,000 miles on a new clutch. could there be an issue with one of the cylinders? Thanks
Nov 9, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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KASEKENNY
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If the clutch is releasing really high then more then likely it was not adjusted properly when the new clutch was installed or you have an issue with the throw out bearing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throw-out-bearing-replacement

Unfortunately we don't have a manual on your vehicle so we can't provide the specific process but on most vehicles there is an adjustment process that you will need to do in order to position the engagement point correctly.

If you just had the clutch installed, I would take it back and take them for a drive and show them how high it engages.

Let us know what they say. Thanks
Nov 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I attached a photo of the adjustment for you to view.

They are both auto adjust and manual adjust. If it is manual, check the picture I posted to see if you have this at the clutch pedal.

Roy
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Nov 9, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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