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Advertisement In a sports car, it’s desirable to have short clutch pedal travel for quick shifting. The shorter the travel, the less the mechanical advantage you can apply, meaning a stiffer pedal. Harder clutches in high-powered sports cars are a …
Advertisement A slipping clutch can be one of the most annoying faults a manual vehicle can experience. If your clutch disengages too quickly, i.e., if you push down on the clutch pedal, it doesn’t take much to disengage it; then …
Advertisement What does the clutch pressure plate do? The clutch pressure plate is an essential part of your manual vehicle’s clutch system. It is a heavy metal plate that is controlled by springs and a lever. Its main purpose is …
Advertisement It is a headache to deal with a slipping clutch. It’s also not always easy to spot until you have to have your truck or car towed to the garage. How can you spot slipping before you’re stranded on …
Advertisement The first stage in the transmission of a car with a manual gearbox is the clutch. It transmits engine power to the gearbox and allows the ansmission to be interrupted, while gear is selected to move off from a …