What Does Clutch Free Play Mean?

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SanManuel
07/29/25 5:30pm
The meaning of clutch free play is as follows: 1. Clutch clearance refers to the gap between the front and rear end faces of the driven disc and the surfaces of the flywheel and pressure plate after the clutch is disengaged. The clutch pedal free travel refers to the pedal stroke from when the clutch pedal is depressed until the free clearance is eliminated. 2. During the use of the clutch, the driven disc will become thinner due to wear, causing the free clearance to decrease, which will ultimately affect the normal engagement of the clutch. Therefore, after a period of use, the clutch needs to be adjusted to ensure proper free clearance. If the driver can adjust it themselves, it will bring a lot of convenience and avoid many troubles and safety hazards caused by malfunctions.
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