What causes the Kia K2 clutch to be hard to press?

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This is a typical failure caused by the aging and deformation of the piston cup inside the clutch assembly. Replacing a set of piston cups will solve the issue. Regardless of the cause, it is best to have the vehicle inspected and repaired at a professional 4S shop or repair facility as soon as possible when such a failure occurs. Below is additional information: 1. Possible causes: The clutch master cylinder return spring is broken or stuck; The clutch pressure plate is faulty; The separation bearing seat and the first shaft sleeve are jammed; The clutch fork shaft and clutch housing are rusted. 2. Component wear and failure issues: If the issue is related to component wear or failure, replacement is necessary. This mainly involves the clutch friction disc, clutch pressure plate, or separation bearing failure. These components are consumable parts, and if they are faulty or severely worn, they can cause the clutch to become excessively heavy. In many cases, a clutch that is too hard or impossible to press is caused by these components.