Reasons Behind a Malfunctioning Clutch in your Car

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Reasons Behind a Malfunctioning Clutch in Your Car
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While most vehicles out on the road today are
automatics, there are still quite a few manual
transmissions cruising the streets.
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When it comes to a manual transmission, one of
the most important components is the clutch.
Clutches that are well maintained and cared for
can last up to 80,000 miles.
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The clutch is essential to the safe operation of
the vehicle and a malfunctioning clutch can
quickly damage other transmission parts.
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This will greatly increase the cost of the repair
and clutch problems should be addressed as soon
as the first signs of trouble appear.
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Working of the system
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The clutch system transmits engine power to the
gearbox and also allows the transmission to be
interrupted during gear change.
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The main components of the clutch system include
the master cylinder, a slave cylinder, flywheel,
and an operating linkage.
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The majority of vehicles use a friction clutch
that is operated by hydraulic fluid or a cable
and the flywheel connects to the engine clutch
plate connects to the transmission.
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The clutch is engaged when the pedal is not being
depressed. The springs push the pressure plate
against the flywheel, which locks the
transmission to the engine.
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Malfunctioning clutch master/slave cylinder
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A clutch master cylinder has a reservoir that
holds brake fluid and the master cylinder is
connected to the slave cylinder via hoses.
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As the clutch pedal is depressed, brake fluid
moves from the master cylinder to the slave,
which applies pressure to engage the clutch.
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Both the master and slave cylinders have seals
that can wear out and cause a leak. Consequently,
this leak will lead to clutch malfunctioning.
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Common symptoms of a failing master or slave
clutch cylinder include the clutch going down
not being able to shift gears and a brake fluid
leak.
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Slipping clutch
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Clutches are designed to slip a bit when the
clutch is first engaged or during gear change to
provide a smooth ride but once the clutch is
engaged there shouldnt be any slippage.
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In most of the cases, slipping will happen while
the car is hauling a load or when going up a hill.
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Slipping can cause the clutch to get hot which
can result in burned clutch facings and can
damage the flywheel and pressure plate.
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Clutch fluid leak
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The clutch fluid is actually brake fluid and a
leak in the system will make it hard to change
gears and the clutch pedal may go down all the
way to the floor.
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There might be also a puddle of brake fluid on
the garage floor and a leak is often a symptom of
a more serious problem.
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Finally
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The clutch is integral to the smooth working of
the transmission and even one malfunctioning part
can affect the functioning of the clutch system.
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If you ever come across any of these
above-mentioned symptoms, then take your car to a
trusted automotive repair shop to fix the issue.
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