clutch cost

[Franco]

I had the clutch and flywheel replaced at 90,000KM because clutch pedal was very hard to depress $2100.
Bearing was fine and left alone.
I do not track my car.

[Gforrest2]

Originally Posted by Franco

I had the clutch and flywheel replaced at 90,000KM because clutch pedal was very hard to depress $2100.
Bearing was fine and left alone.
I do not track my car.

When I picked up my '03 in '09 with 80k miles, the clutch was hard to depress. The seller told me that is a sign that the clutch needs replacement. How/why does a worn clutch make it more difficult to depress? I'm currently at 92k miles, clutch feels the same. No slippage.