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Connor1275

Member Since: 26 Aug 2021
Location: Ardross
Posts: 1

Clutch bite point to high.

Hello,

Story is, just fitted a power spec clutch along with new Master cylinder, slave cylinder, push rod, fork and all fork bushings. Had relativey easy time back bleeding the system and the had a nice hard pedal. Driving about for a week or so i was noticing that the bite point was creeping up. Checked to make sure the master cylinder locking nuts were tight and they were, bled the system again but didn't notice any air but still have the high pedal. Popped the slave out to check if the cylinder was extending and not retracting properly due to poor master cylinder setting but the slave was free and no restrictions when returning. Played about with the pedal height via the master cylinder rod to see if i could get the bite point at a more comfortable spot but its still to high.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me as i don't seem to be getting anywhere?

I did compare components before fitting so i fitted like for like push rod as i've been caught out in the past with the longer push rods. I've also come across a part number for a shim for behind the slave cylinder but doesn't look like it was used on a Td5 Defender and it wasn't fitted to my vehicle so id think it shouldn't be required now.
Thanks for any help in advanced.
Cheers

Last edited by Connor1275 on 27th Aug 2021 1:47am. Edited 1 time in total

26th Aug 2021 8:29pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5732

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I just adjusted mine in the pedal box.

26th Aug 2021 9:31pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic66666...adjustment

27th Aug 2021 8:14am

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3430

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Re: Clutch bite point to high.

Connor1275 wrote:

Popped the slave out to check if the cylinder was extending and not retracting properly due to poor master cylinder setting but the slave was free and no restrictions when returning.

At first I thought is could be master cylinder adjustment, non return valve not releasing, but as the OP says that the slave is free to be pushed back freely, then it should not be that. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

27th Aug 2021 10:22am

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