Should You Use the Toe or the Ball of Your Foot to Press the Clutch?

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McCole
07/30/25 3:55am
Press the clutch with the ball of your foot. Using the ball of your foot to press the clutch pedal provides a solid, powerful, and larger contact area, making it easier to control when positioned towards the front half. The functions of the clutch are: 1. During driving, to prevent the meshing gears in the transmission from being unloaded due to load; 2. To prevent overload in the transmission system and reduce vibration and impact; 3. To ensure smooth starting of the vehicle. Maintenance methods for clutch use include: 1. During split-shaft installation, the coaxiality between the driving part and the driven part shaft should not exceed 0.1mm; 2. During coaxial installation, axial fixation is required to prevent axial movement between the driving part and the driven part; 3. Clean thoroughly before installation to remove anti-rust grease and debris; 4. For wet electromagnetic clutches, lubricating oil should be added between the friction plates during operation.
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