What are the symptoms of a clutch master cylinder failure?
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The symptoms of a clutch master cylinder failure include: 1. Oil leakage and clutch not disengaging. This affects the normal operation of the vehicle, increases fuel consumption, and poses safety hazards. Quick diagnosis method: Step on the clutch pedal in the car and observe whether the slave cylinder rod moves. If it doesn't move, disconnect the oil pipe connected to the slave cylinder and check if oil comes out. If no oil comes out, it's a problem with the master cylinder; if oil comes out, it's a problem with the slave cylinder. 2. When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the push rod moves the master cylinder piston to increase oil pressure, which travels through the hose into 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, the hydraulic pressure is released, and the release fork gradually returns to its original position under the action of the return spring, putting the clutch back into the engaged state. 3. When the driver steps on the clutch, it may not disengage or feel particularly heavy, especially when shifting gears. You may notice difficulty in shifting, incomplete disengagement, and occasional oil leakage from the slave cylinder.
