How Long Does It Take to Replace a Clutch Plate?
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Replacing a clutch plate involves removing the transmission and replacing components such as the pressure plate, release bearing, and clutch plate itself. This process typically takes about 2 to 3 hours. Below are some safety precautions for clutch maintenance: 1. When temporarily stopping or waiting at a red light while the engine is still running, shift the transmission into neutral instead of disengaging the power by depressing the clutch. 2. The principle for using the clutch is "quick disengagement, slow engagement." This means the pedal should be pressed down firmly and released slowly. Rapidly releasing the pedal can damage the clutch assembly's pressure springs and break the clutch plate's torsion springs, while also harming the entire drivetrain. However, minimize the time spent in half-clutch operation (as it causes significant wear on the clutch plate and accelerates wear due to rapid temperature rise, leading to a vicious cycle). 3. Normal wear occurs during clutch plate use. As the clutch plate gradually thins, the clearance between the release lever's inner end and the release bearing decreases (you may notice the clutch pedal feeling higher over time). If not adjusted promptly, the release lever's inner end may be pressed by the release bearing, causing the clutch to remain in a half-engaged state and leading to clutch plate burn-out. (It is recommended to keep the clutch pedal free travel between 20-25mm.)
