What causes the clutch pedal of Zotye T600 to not return after being depressed?
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There are several reasons why the clutch pedal of Zotye T600 does not return after being depressed: 1. Air in the pipeline system: This leads to excessive clutch travel and poor return. You can diagnose this issue yourself. If the clutch pedal only rises after repeatedly pressing it, it is mostly due to air entering the hydraulic system. In such cases, the cause of the air intrusion should be identified and repaired as soon as possible. 2. Dirty or contaminated fluid: This causes severe wear of the internal piston in the clutch master cylinder or blockage of the return oil hole, preventing the clutch from returning. 3. Insufficient spring tension: As the vehicle mileage increases, the clutch return spring may lose tension or break, resulting in the clutch pedal not returning. Additionally, excessive wear of the clutch linkage push rod can cause poor return due to excessive clearance.
I've been repairing cars for over a decade. When the clutch pedal doesn't spring back after being depressed, it's most likely a faulty clutch master cylinder. The piston seals inside wear out over time—once you press the pedal, the hydraulic fluid leaks, leaving no pressure to push the pedal back. Another possibility is a seized slave cylinder, especially in older cars where the clutch fluid hasn't been changed for years, causing rust debris to jam it completely. By the way, don’t overlook potential issues like a leaking hydraulic line or a broken pedal return spring—I once had a customer who snapped the spring while modifying the pedal and was frantic. This problem can’t wait; if it happens on the road, you won’t be able to shift gears. Head straight to a repair shop—replacing a small part costs just a few hundred bucks, way cheaper than a tow truck.
