How to Determine if the Clutch Master Cylinder is Faulty?
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Methods to determine if the clutch master cylinder is faulty include: 1. Check for oil leakage at the clutch slave cylinder; 2. Observe if the clutch pedal feels heavier when depressed. The clutch master cylinder is the component connected to the clutch pedal via hydraulic tubing and linked to the clutch booster, functioning to collect pedal travel information and enable clutch disengagement through the booster's action. When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the pushrod moves the master cylinder piston to increase hydraulic pressure, which travels through the hose to the slave cylinder, forcing the slave cylinder rod to push the release fork and move the release bearing forward. When the driver releases the clutch pedal, hydraulic pressure is relieved, allowing the release fork to gradually return to its original position via the return spring, restoring the clutch to its engaged state.