What Causes a Car Clutch Not to Spring Back?
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Reasons why a car clutch does not spring back: 1. Air in the clutch pipeline system; 2. Contaminated clutch fluid with impurities; 3. Insufficient or broken clutch return spring tension; 4. Excessive wear gap in the clutch linkage push rod. Taking air in the clutch pipeline system as an example, when the clutch pedal is pressed for the first time, it feels like there is no resistance and the stroke is too large. After repeatedly pressing the clutch pedal, the pedal rises, which is caused by air entering the hydraulic system. The clutch pedal is the control device of the manual transmission car's clutch assembly and serves as the "human-machine" interaction part between the car and the driver. Whether in learning to drive or during normal driving, it is one of the "five major controls" of car driving, with a very high frequency of use. For convenience, people simply refer to it as the "clutch." Its correct operation directly affects the car's starting, gear shifting, and reversing.
Oh man, the clutch on my car keeps sticking and won't return - it's driving me crazy. Last month when I was driving on mountain roads it happened again, almost crashed into a tree. Normally when driving you should always check a few things - most commonly it's either the clutch hydraulic pump leaking or air getting in, not enough pressure so it naturally won't return. Also, if that cable gets worn out or rusted, it can jam up too. I remember once I fixed it myself, took it apart and found the reservoir was empty - added new fluid and bled the system and it worked fine. But don't push your luck, if it's a broken spring it's super dangerous to drive, stop immediately and don't risk it. I recommend checking the hydraulic fluid level every month, don't wait until major repairs like I did. If all else fails, call a tow truck - safety first.
