Clio clutch burning, but no slip

[christofmccracke]

My Clio has just hit 98k and there's a burning smell coming from the clutch, however there is no slip when changing gear.
Any idea what's up with my clutch

[davepoth]

How can you be sure the smell is coming from the clutch?

[mnkiboy]

If the clutch isn't slipping then it's probably not the clutch. I wonder if you've got a seized brake piston. Next time you smell the burning, stop and check the temperature of your brake discs. I'd suggest pouring water or spitting on them, rather than touching, as a seized piston makes for a very hot brake disc.

[R300will]

mnkiboy said:

If the clutch isn't slipping then it's probably not the clutch. I wonder if you've got a seized brake piston. Next time you smell the burning, stop and check the temperature of your brake discs. I'd suggest pouring water or spitting on them, rather than touching, as a seized piston makes for a very hot brake disc.

Wouldn't that be noticeable when you lift off the gas though? i.e. your car slows down quicker than it should if just coasting?

[TonyRPH]

My lad has a 51 Clio (MK 2??) and the rear drum brake piston seized on it a few months back, also making a smell and getting very hot.

Try going for a short drive, stop and walk around the car placing your hand near the center of each wheel - if it is seized, you'll feel the heat radiating from it.

[christofmccracke]

Something up with one of the brakes, just need to find out which one...

[SD1992]

Had this problem a couple of times, both on Vauxhalls (my Astra and Mum's Corsa).

When you have been for a drive, put your hand close to the disc on either side (DO NOT touch it) and compare which one is hotter. It should be very obvious - I remember with my Astra I got out in the evening and it was dark, and one of the discs was actually glowing orange!

New calliper and both cars were fine