soft clutch? - MINI Cooper Forum

dakini · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 9th, 2006, 09:10 PM

I did a search on the forums and didn't see anything ... my MCS is at 2100 miles, and when I went to drive her today, the clutch was a lot smoother and a lot softer than usual.

A little disconcerting since I liked the crisp, firm clutch.

I remember my MA saying something about the tranny adjusting to my driving style ... is this what has happened? Or should I be more concerned? It's two hours drive to the service department, so that doesn't sound appealing unless necessary, and there aren't any fault lights ...

frylock · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 10th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Did it happen suddenly or gradually over time?

dakini · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 10th, 2006, 11:48 PM

suddenly ... over the weekend. I took the car for its first several-hour drive in the highway. the next morning, the clutch seemed softer ... not as much resistance as I have had.

it still engages fine. it's just a bit disconcerting becauase i was used to what it felt like. and now it feels different.

i guess if it doesn't seem to be failing, and if there's no warning light it's probably ok. just surprised by the sudden different in feel after the long trip.