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FunFindus · Jun 14th, 2007, 02:57 PM

I fiond my current clutch quite stiff, is there anyway I can have it adjusted to make the clutch press feel softer? Its just in traffic jams my knee starts hurting.

Any advise would be welcome.

JAMIE1131 · Jun 14th, 2007, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunFindus (original)

I fiond my current clutch quite stiff, is there anyway I can have it adjusted to make the clutch press feel softer? Its just in traffic jams my knee starts hurting.

Any advise would be welcome.

What year and how many miles have you done?

FunFindus · Jun 14th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Its an August 05 and its done 14K miles, not sure if it should be hard, other cars are lighter

JAMIE1131 · Jun 14th, 2007, 05:33 PM

Clutch pedal feel often gets harder with age and wear (as it is in my Alfa). In my 53 MCS with 64K on th clock its still light. I be surprised if its going hard at this low age/mileage unless its had a really hard time. Might be worth getting a dealer to have a look and see if they think its normal??

OttoMannS · Jun 17th, 2007, 12:30 PM

The clutch release bearing is probably already worn out. Get the dealer to install the newly updated clutch kit and improved dual mass flywheel (Part of the kit) under warranty.

minigolf · Jun 18th, 2007, 06:30 AM

Compared to my wife's manual Mk5 GTI, driving the MINI is like doing weights with every gear change.

FunFindus · Jul 3rd, 2007, 09:57 AM

Mini said my clutch is ok and basically I felt like a little weak man. However, I think its a little pants. When selecting reverse, its is quite an effort to push the knob to the left.

Carazy gearbox/clutch if you ask me. My fair lady struggles and when im in the passenger seat she asks me to put it into reverse for her!

Does this sound normal?

Many thanks for your information and the time your taking to read this.

Jun 14th, 2007, 02:57 PM	#1
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Soft Clutch I fiond my current clutch quite stiff, is there anyway I can have it adjusted to make the clutch press feel softer? Its just in traffic jams my knee starts hurting. Any advise would be welcome.

Jun 17th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
OttoMannS MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 03:54 AM Posts: 147 Offline	The clutch release bearing is probably already worn out. Get the dealer to install the newly updated clutch kit and improved dual mass flywheel (Part of the kit) under warranty. 100% Free of French parts

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:54 PM Posts: 14,097 Offline	Compared to my wife's manual Mk5 GTI, driving the MINI is like doing weights with every gear change. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jun 14th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunFindus (original) I fiond my current clutch quite stiff, is there anyway I can have it adjusted to make the clutch press feel softer? Its just in traffic jams my knee starts hurting. Any advise would be welcome. What year and how many miles have you done?

Jun 14th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Its an August 05 and its done 14K miles, not sure if it should be hard, other cars are lighter

Jun 14th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Clutch pedal feel often gets harder with age and wear (as it is in my Alfa). In my 53 MCS with 64K on th clock its still light. I be surprised if its going hard at this low age/mileage unless its had a really hard time. Might be worth getting a dealer to have a look and see if they think its normal??

Jul 3rd, 2007, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Mini said my clutch is ok and basically I felt like a little weak man. However, I think its a little pants. When selecting reverse, its is quite an effort to push the knob to the left. Carazy gearbox/clutch if you ask me. My fair lady struggles and when im in the passenger seat she asks me to put it into reverse for her! Does this sound normal? Many thanks for your information and the time your taking to read this.

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