T Sport Clutch Problem

[Maidstone_CTS]

Hi all

I have recently purchased a Corolla T Sport, 05 plate, with 49,000 miles.

I love the car and the performance, but think I might have a problem with the clutch.

The clutch seems hard to press, compared to other I have had, and when I change gear above about 4000-5000 rpm, there is a slight vibration through the pedal and quite a loud burr noise.

Can anybody tell me if this is normal, or what it might be

Thanks

Colin

[nrgizerbunny]

sounds like the release bearing is toast.

[Maidstone_CTS]

sounds like the release bearing is toast.

Thanks, do you think it would make the clutch stiff as well?

[nrgizerbunny]

yes, the stiffness is the primary symptom.

[eddieinvader]

The clutches on all toyotas I have driven are stiffer I find than on most other cars.

From what people have said on here mine included there can be a lot of noise from the TS gearboxes especially when going down the gears.

Not saying this is the case in your situation as I have not heard it.

[Rob1980]

My Compressor's clutch vibrates quite a lot when I change gear at highish revs, it always has done since I have had it but it does not make any noise. I assumed this was something to do with the power thats going through it... Is this not the case?

[etihad]

My Compressor's clutch vibrates quite a lot when I change gear at highish revs, it always has done since I have had it but it does not make any noise. I assumed this was something to do with the power thats going through it... Is this not the case?

Mine doesn't vibrate at all, i'm sure its not supposed to vibrate.