Will Installing an Automatic Clutch Accelerate Clutch Plate Wear?
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Installing an automatic clutch will not accelerate clutch plate wear. Simply put, the principle of an automatic clutch is to provide you with a mechanical hand that helps you depress the clutch. When you need to engage the clutch, it will automatically depress it for you. The amount of depression and release are all automatically controlled by the computer. Here is some relevant information: 1. The fastest response time of an automatic clutch is 0.02 seconds, with a control precision of 0.02mm. Humans cannot achieve this level of speed and precision. The shorter the semi-clutch time, the less wear there is on the clutch plate. 2. Simply put, the principle of an automatic clutch is to provide you with a mechanical hand that helps you depress the clutch. When you need to engage the clutch, it will automatically depress it for you. The amount of depression and release are all automatically controlled by the computer.
Having worked in the auto industry for over a decade, I've personally installed numerous automatic clutch conversion kits. Honestly, clutch plate wear doesn't necessarily worsen after installation—the key lies in installation quality and system compatibility. Choosing a reputable brand product means electronic control precisely replaces manual pedal operation, actually reducing accidental wear caused by improper operation, such as avoiding prolonged friction during partial engagement. However, installing inferior brands or improperly calibrated systems may cause frequent repeated clutch actions, accelerating clutch plate wear unnoticed. I also recommend paying close attention to thickness changes post-modification and conducting regular minor checks, like measuring residual thickness after a few thousand kilometers, as modified transmissions may experience slightly different load patterns. Overall, reliable conversions can save considerable hassle, but never cut corners to save money or effort.
