Closer Look at the Clutch Assembly
The clutch accommodates the smooth transfer of energy from the engine to the transmission when engaged, but when disengaged allows the operator to shift gears on a standard transmission with ease. The clutch is operable by either a mechanical linkage that can adjust or a hydraulic linkage with a master and slave cylinders that the owner must ensure is always full of hydraulic fluid for smooth function.
A clutch assembly ultimately relies on friction to perform its job with three major components: the throw-out bearing, friction plate(s), and the pressure plate. Most clutches are dry plate design and, as the name implies, rely on friction to engage its use. The whole assembly is removable and replaceable in one or two days with just a bit of knowledge, the proper tools, and a positive attitude. You could take the intact three-piece assembly to a rebuild shop for refurbishing in a few hours, or you may just get an exchange assembly over the counter. Another option is to buy the new parts from the manufacturer, but this is probably the more costly choice.
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The clutch is the one part of a car’s drive chain most susceptible to misuse, and it’s a very costly repair. Prolong the life of a clutch by using it sparingly and using it properly. The clutch engages when your foot is off the pedal entirely, but “riding” or resting your foot on the clutch will cause slipping, which results in extreme wear to the friction and pressure plates as well as the throw-out bearing. Heavy traffic with a stiff clutch is bothersome, a chore, but resist the temptation to use the clutch pedal as a foot rest even when in stop and go situations. Using your brakes to slow down is astute, rather than downshifting and using the drive chain to slow the vehicle, which will shorten the clutch’s life span.
You can extend clutch life by shifting into neutral at stoplights and by always using your emergency brake when parked, particularly when parked or stopped on a hill. Use your hand-operated emergency brake to assist starting the car on a steep hill to help minimize clutch wear. You need some practice to co-ordinate the throttle, clutch, brake, and hand brake smoothly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRlPE3IpBSw How a clutch works; then repairing it
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKywZ730JFs animated transmission/clutch operation
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