What are the symptoms of a damaged pressure plate?

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MacSimon
07/30/25 2:54am
Clutch pressure plate damage can cause the clutch disc to slip. Here are the specific details about the automobile clutch and pressure plate: 1. If the clutch disc slips, the engine cannot transmit all its power to the wheels, resulting in insufficient power for the vehicle. Therefore, once the pressure plate is damaged, it must be replaced immediately; otherwise, it will affect the normal operation of the car. 2. The clutch is a crucial component in the automobile transmission system, installed between the engine and the gearbox. The clutch can connect or disconnect the engine and the gearbox. 3. The clutch pressure plate is fixed to the engine flywheel, with the clutch disc positioned between the pressure plate and the flywheel. The pressure plate has a diaphragm spring that presses the clutch disc tightly. Once the pressure plate is damaged, it cannot be repaired and must be replaced with a new one.
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