Skoda Octavia-High Clutch Biting Point
Frederick Glaser
The clutch on my 2000 model 2 litre petrol Octavia seems to have a very high
biting point. The pedal is almost fully raised when the clutch bite kicks
in. Is this normal behaviour? My car is just under 3 years old and has
38,000 miles on the clock and I bought it from a Skoda main dealer a month
ago with a 12 month warranty. Should I contact the dealer to have it looked
at/possibly adjusted?
Thanks
Frederick Glaser
Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
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Should I contact the dealer to have it looked
> at/possibly adjusted?
> Thanks
> Frederick Glaser
>
>
Yes, you should.
Si
Fred Glaser
Could you expand on that for me please? Does the high biting point imply the
clutch may be worn or just needs adjusted?
Fred
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Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
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> Thanks Mungo
> Could you expand on that for me please? Does the high biting point imply
the
> clutch may be worn or just needs adjusted?
> Fred
Yes, that's what it means, Fred.
Sorry, but it does; you've done your own diagnostics old chap :o)
It could be that the adjuster isn't, if it's an automatic one.
Si
Fred Glaser
I took the car to my local Skoda Dealer who said that the clutch in the
Octavia is hydraulic and cannot be adjusted. He checked my clutch and said
it was working perfectly. Pity the biting point is set so high though aint
it?
Fred Glaser
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Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot
> Hi
> I took the car to my local Skoda Dealer who said that the clutch in the
> Octavia is hydraulic and cannot be adjusted. He checked my clutch and said
> it was working perfectly. Pity the biting point is set so high though aint
> it?
> Fred Glaser
>
Ooer. Don't know then. Anyone else got one?
Si
Norman
I always thought that when your clutch began to bite straight away
from pedal leaving full depression was a sign of needing new clutch
plates or adjustment in non-hydraulic clutches. You can usually adjust
pedal travel movement by tightening a bolt near the pedal. On
non-hydraulic clutches it is the cable that is adjusted at the
transmission end.
Norman
Duncan Wood
Haven't got one but they're the same as the Golf/A3 etc. so presumably it's
hydraulic
Rob Graham
> from pedal leaving full depression was a sign of needing new clutch
> plates
No. It either means the release bearing is worn in some way (not likely if
it's a ball bearing) or the adjustment is out. Worn clutch plates are
indicated by the bite being at the top of the pedal travel (logical if you
think about it).
or adjustment in non-hydraulic clutches. You can usually adjust
> pedal travel movement by tightening a bolt near the pedal.
On many vehicles the clutch push rod (either at the cluch or at the master
cylinder) can be adjusted for length, regardless of whether it's
hydraulically operated.
Rob Graham
Fred Glaser
The Skoda dealer stated it cannot be adjusted as its Hydraulic! The dealer I
go to in edinburgh is apparently 1 of only 3 in the UK that has a specialist
workshop for problem cars so I would have thought they know what they are
talking about. Mind you, my car is going back there on Monday regarding the
Engine Management Light repeatedly coming on! (3rd time since I bought it 5
weeks ago would you believe.) They are keeping it for 2-3 days to try and
locate the problem. Should I raise the clutch issue with them again?
Fred Glaser
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Rob Graham
Well, I'm not familiar with Skodas but in general terms the words
'hydraulic' and 'adjustable' are not mutually exclusive. Just because the
pressure goes from your foot to the clutch mechanism actuator via a
hydraulic line rather than a cable does not mean that the system should not
be adjustable. I've got a car where it's hydraulic and adjustable.
Having said that, the Skoda may not be adjustable - I just don't know, but I
can't accept the statement 'it's hydraulic and therefore not adjustable' at
face value.
>Should I raise the clutch issue with them again?
Yes, if you're unhappy about it.
But you may have to argue the toss. If they think you don't have much
mechanical knowledge they may try to fob you off.
Rob
Gaz
whether for sale or repair/service. By driving this you will then have a
yardstick of acceptance or something to point at as being the norm to which
yours does not conform
Fred Glaser
I will be getting my car back tomorow and will pursue the clutch situation
by arranging a drive in another Octavia. Will post back here what I find.
Fred
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