Why is the car clutch pedal hard to press down?

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The reasons why the clutch pedal is hard to press down are as follows: 1. Clutch cable wear and aging: For cable-operated clutches, the common cause of stiffness and inability to press down is the wear and aging of the clutch cable, which leads to jamming. It needs to be replaced at a professional repair shop, as it is difficult to replace at home. 2. Hydraulic fluid aging: For hydraulic clutches, the usual causes of stiffness are aging hydraulic fluid, or the clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder aging and rusting. This is the most common situation. Another reason could be a lack of hydraulic fluid, preventing the clutch from resetting, which also makes it hard to press down. 3. Foreign objects at the pedal: Vehicles equipped with electronic clutches are not common in the market, and clutch jamming is relatively rare. The main cause is foreign objects at the clutch pedal causing jamming. Simply removing the foreign objects can solve the problem. Regardless of the type of clutch, if the clutch release bearing is rusted and stuck, it can cause clutch jamming. It is recommended to visit a professional 4S shop for repair.