What Causes the Clutch Failure in a Baojun Manual Transmission?

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LeEleanor
07/30/25 12:43am
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.
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