Clutch
What’s a Clutch Fork, and Why Does It Matter? Alright, so you’ve probably never thought about your clutch fork until something starts going a bit clunky with the gears. Fair enough! It’s not something most folks rolling around Hamilton – whether you’re up and down...
What does the clutch actually do? Alright, so if you’ve got a manual car—maybe something like a Suzuki Swift or an older BMW 318i—your clutch is what lets you change gears. When you’re crawling through traffic on Te Rapa Road or dealing with the stop-start up around...
What’s that clutch plate/disc actually doing in your car? If you drive a manual, the clutch plate (often called the clutch disc) is one of those parts you never really see, but you’ll definitely notice when it’s playing up. It’s sandwiched in between your flywheel and...
What’s a Clutch Thrust (Release) Bearing, Anyway? If you’ve ever had trouble shifting gears, or wondered what that weird grinding noise is when you press your clutch pedal — you’re probably dealing with something called the clutch thrust bearing (or clutch release...
What does your clutch pressure plate actually do? Alright, so you’ve got a manual car and you’re hearing some weird noises, or maybe the gears are getting a bit stubborn, especially when crawling up that big hill on Morrinsville Road or stuck in school traffic by Te...
What does a clutch hose actually do? Alright, so here’s the lowdown on clutch hoses. If you drive a manual (like a Toyota Hilux, Mazda BT-50, Suzuki Swift or even something a bit more flash like a Peugeot 308), your clutch hose is the bit that carries hydraulic fluid...
