What are the reasons for the clutch not disengaging when pressed for a long time?

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MacElliott
07/24/25 1:20pm
There are several reasons for the clutch not disengaging or incomplete disengagement, such as excessive free travel of the pedal, resulting in insufficient travel of the pressure plate during disengagement. Below are detailed explanations of clutch failure: 1. Causes: Inconsistent height of the release levers, warped or uneven main and driven plates, inconsistent or broken pressure plate springs, etc. 2. Symptoms of clutch not disengaging: When starting the vehicle, shifting into a low gear, releasing the parking brake, and not releasing the clutch, the vehicle moves or stalls. At engine idle, when pressing the clutch pedal, shifting gears feels difficult and is accompanied by the sound of transmission gear collisions.
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