What is a Pressure Plate?

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A pressure plate is a metal disc that, under normal conditions, tightly clamps the clutch disc to form a single unit. It rotates with the engine and transmits power to the transmission. Clutch: The clutch is located inside the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is bolted to the rear face of the flywheel, and the output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily disconnect or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby interrupting or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission. The clutch is a common component in mechanical transmissions, allowing the drivetrain to be disconnected or engaged at any time. Relationship Between Clutch and Pressure Plate: The clutch pressure plate is a metal disc that, under normal conditions, tightly clamps the clutch disc to form a single unit. It rotates with the engine and transmits power to the transmission. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the pressure plate separates from the clutch disc, cutting off the engine's power output and enabling gear shifting. Releasing the clutch pedal causes the pressure plate to re-engage with the clutch disc, resuming power transmission.