Megane 1.5 dci-High biting point after new clutch replacement

Slayer92
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:25:41 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hello,
At 190 000 km, I changed the whole clutch kit( flywheel, disk, pressure plate, release bearing) because I had clutch slipping, stiff pedal, and a high biting point. The mechanic confirmed that the previous clutch was toasted. With the new clutch, the car drove perfectly for some kilometers(the pedal was soft again, and the biting point was low(close to the floor), with no issues whatsoever ). However, after let’s say 50-100 kilometers, the biting point started to go higher(as in the previous clutch), but the pedal was still soft as it should. I checked the fluid level and it’s okay, it doesn’t seem to be leaking something. I told this to the mechanic and he drove the car with me and said it’s fine in his opinion,and that it takes time for the new clutch to reach its intended biting point.
I am concerned about why the biting point shifted(it’s more than half the pedal course as I feel it). I don’t know how to explain but there was a better driving experience when it had a lower biting point.
Maybe is it something normal for this car and takes some time to adapt after a new clutch repair, if someone can confirm? (Megane 1.5 dci 110 hp)

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