New Clutch...

[curlyperm11]

Hi, my daughter has just had a new clutch on her ford KA, and she says it feels more difficult to drive regarding transmissions and she said sh nearly stalled it a few times on the way back from the garage who repaired it, now, i only drive automatic so i have no clue....but...if anyones experience will it get better after its been driven a few times? Thanks for any advice

[EDDIE51]

She has got used to the old clutch that would have had a lot more 'travel' before it engaged. The new clutch will 'bite' when the pedal is a lot nearer the floor than the old one. ie less 'travel'

[paul1763]

the new clutch is bound to feel totally different because its working properly, she will get used to it after a couple of hours. if the old clutch was worn out she probably couldn't have stalled it if she tried

[Hymie]

I would agree with the above posts.

All those years ago when I was learning to drive, despite being less than 2 years old, the clutch on my instructor’s car was failing – as a result of the slipping clutch it was very forgiving as to when you took your foot of the clutch pedal.

Once repaired, skill was required to get the engine revs and biting point just right, otherwise you were sure to stall the engine.

[Baldric]

She'll get used to it in the same way as she was used to the old one.

[curlyperm11]

Thanks everyone! Hymie, yes, she said to me that when she was learning in the relatively newer cars it required skill, and when she got the KA it was easier....so yes she will have to up her game!
Shes only been driving 3 months so its all a learning curve
Appreciate all the imput.