Problem with new clutch fitted by garage

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Problem with new clutch fitted by garage

The clutch was recently changed on the car at about 70,000 miles. The new clutch bites very sharply and right on the floor of the pedal travel. I have run the car for few weeks and the garage has bled the hydraulics but nothing has changed.

They have said that the low bite point is the sign of a new clutch and effectively it is 'just the way it is.' It is very uncomfortable to drive especially for my wife. Is this a common situation after a clutch change or is there something wrong with the car, the new part or the fitting?

Asked on 23 July 2011 by Dununder

Answered by Honest John

It's obviously wrong. If the job was done by a Toyota dealer, get a second opinion from another one.

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