What are the common clutch problems?
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Here are some common clutch failure issues: Clutch slipping: The main symptom of clutch slipping is that the vehicle's speed doesn't increase with engine RPM during acceleration, resulting in insufficient power and difficulty climbing hills. Causes include: insufficient or no clutch pedal free travel; severely worn clutch disc or partial contact; oil contamination on clutch disc; burnt or warped clutch pressure plate or disc; uneven or broken pressure springs; stuck release bearing not returning to position. Clutch not disengaging or incomplete disengagement: The symptom is that the clutch disc doesn't separate from pressure plate, making gear shifting difficult with gear grinding noise. Main causes include: excessive clutch pedal free travel; bonded clutch disc; uneven release lever height; clutch disc too thick or excessive surface runout; deformed pressure plate or flywheel.