What is the difference between a faulty clutch slave cylinder and a faulty clutch master cylinder?

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LaEmmanuel
07/29/25 12:54pm
The difference between a faulty clutch slave cylinder and a faulty clutch master cylinder: 1. When the clutch master cylinder is damaged, the pedal feels soft and powerless when pressed, and the slave cylinder does not move. When the slave cylinder is damaged, the clutch pedal may feel hard or soft, but the slave cylinder does not move, or the stroke is too short to disengage the clutch (assuming the clutch clearance is adjusted normally). 2. The function of the clutch master cylinder is to collect the pedal stroke information and use the booster to separate the clutch. The function of the clutch slave cylinder in the system is to cut off the power connection between the engine and the transmission when the driver presses the clutch pedal. When the clutch pedal is released, the power is reconnected. Additional information: The clutch master cylinder is the part connected to the clutch pedal and linked to the clutch booster via a hydraulic line.
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