What are the symptoms of a bad clutch plate?

[LeFernando]

Symptoms of a bad clutch plate: 1. The clutch engagement point becomes higher. When starting the vehicle, you need to release the clutch pedal higher than before (e.g., from originally 1 cm to now 2 cm) before the vehicle moves; 2. Noticeable decrease in vehicle power. With no engine abnormalities, the car feels sluggish during starts or climbing hills, and there's insufficient power despite high engine RPMs, indicating clutch slippage; 3. Metallic grinding noises when depressing or releasing the clutch pedal, which likely indicates severely worn clutch plates; 4. Uneven engagement when releasing the clutch during starts, causing jerky forward/backward movements, along with a rough or sticky feel when operating the clutch pedal, requiring clutch plate replacement.