What Causes the Clutch Failure in a Baojun Manual Transmission?

[LeEleanor]

Manual transmission shift cable failure can affect normal gear shifting. Before the shift cable breaks, symptoms may include difficulty when pressing the clutch, difficulty engaging gears, or inability to fully engage a gear. If the shift cable head detaches from the gear head or the clutch cable breaks, it can result in the inability to shift gears. Below are precautions when operating the clutch: 1. Semi-engaged state: The clutch disc experiences abnormal wear in this state, so minimize the duration of semi-engagement. 2. Proper cooling: When frequent semi-engagement is necessary, use a pattern of "semi-engagement – disengagement – semi-engagement – disengagement" to ensure adequate cooling of the clutch disc. 3. Increased wear: Maintain good driving habits by removing your left foot from the pedal when not using the clutch. Keeping your foot on the pedal may unintentionally keep the clutch semi-engaged, accelerating clutch disc wear. 4. Diagnosis: Regular maintenance of the clutch disc is essential. If significant changes in pedal feel or gear shifting are noticed, promptly consult a technician for diagnosis.

[OAdalynn]

Owners driving manual transmission Baojun vehicles may have encountered clutch failure, which is quite common. When the clutch pedal is pressed but doesn't respond or gears can't be engaged, it's mostly due to issues with the clutch master or slave cylinder. I experienced this while driving my Baojun 730 on a long trip—inspection revealed hydraulic system oil leakage causing insufficient oil pressure. Additionally, excessively worn clutch plates can cause slipping, resulting in weak acceleration and a burning smell. If the pedal doesn't return after being pressed, it might be due to a stuck slave cylinder or air in the hydraulic lines. Rusted or broken control cables are another cause, especially in older vehicles. If abnormalities are detected, get them checked promptly to avoid damaging the transmission gears, as repair costs would then far exceed replacing a slave cylinder.

[LaRafael]

When dealing with clutch failures in Baojun manual transmission vehicles in the repair shop, experience tells us several common causes: hydraulic system oil leaks are the most common, where aging seals in the master cylinder causing oil seepage will make the pedal feel soft; clutch disc wear reaching the limit thickness renders it ineffective; a damaged release bearing will produce a rattling noise; control cable jamming or breaking; and flywheel surface burning leading to unevenness. It's recommended to start with simple checks, such as inspecting whether the clutch fluid reservoir level is too low, then testing if there's any free play in the pedal travel. If the slave cylinder is leaking, oil stains will accumulate near the transmission housing. Vehicles with mechanical cable structures are more prone to failure due to water ingress causing rust. Paying attention to changes in gear shifting smoothness can help detect potential issues early.

[Joshua]

The working principle of the clutch system is actually quite simple: when the pedal is pressed, hydraulic pressure pushes the release bearing to disengage the pressure plate, separating the engine from the transmission. Common faults in Baojun models include fluid leakage at pipe joints leading to insufficient hydraulic pressure; fatigue fracture of the pressure plate springs causing inadequate clamping force; clutch disc slippage after wear; ball breakage and jamming of the release bearing; and rust failure in mechanical cable structures. I remember once dealing with a Baojun 510 fault where the clogged drainage channel under the wiper caused the hydraulic pipe to rust through due to water immersion. Avoiding partial clutch engagement can extend the lifespan of the components.