How can you tell if a clutch is worn out?

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Signs of wear
How to protect the clutch from wear?
Recommendations for use

In the case of a malfunctioning clutch, soft pressing and accuracy do not help, and the worn part must be replaced. But what are the signs that the clutch is worthless?

Signs of wear

To determine that it is time to change traction, you should pay attention to the following factors:

The smoothness of operation was lost, regardless of how carefully you release the pedal;
A small slip when releasing the pedal at speed (sometimes the reason for this may be oil on the friction linings);
When the engine is started, a slight vibration appears during the inclusion of speed, as if the clutch is beginning to “grab”;
When the clutch engages, vibration appears;
The speed is off and a noise is heard when the pedal is released.

How to determine that the clutch is worn out?

How to protect the clutch from wear?

When working with a clutch, the rule is as follows: turn it on and off as smoothly as possible. Those who learn to drive in an automatic transmission cannot work out this skill properly. For this reason, many beginners themselves spoil this mechanism.

Sharp starts or rough gear shifting should be avoided. If you handle the clutch carefully, in many cases it will survive the replacement of most parts of the car. Drivers with automatic transmissions or dual clutches are not familiar with this problem.

Another way to extend the working life of the clutch, and the entire transmission, is to fully depress the pedal when switching speeds. Clutch replacement is expensive. This is one of the factors that should deter a motorist from aggressive driving style.

Recommendations for use

Here are some tips you can follow when working with the clutch:

when shifting gears, do not allow the clutch to slip for too long - the pedal must be released smoothly, but not so that the friction pads rub on the disk for a long time;
Squeeze the pedal confidently, and release it gently;
after turning on the speed, remove your foot on a special platform near the pedal;
the injection engine does not need to be gassed when the pedal is released, so the accelerator is pressed after the speed has been activated;
do not switch speed through one to slow down the car (experienced motorists can do it right, as they are already used to the speed at which a certain gear will smoothly work);
try to use a predictable driving style - do not accelerate in a short section, at the end of which you will have to slow down and switch to a lower one;
do not overload the machine - excess weight also stresses the clutch.