Clutch

Pedal travels to floor - no pressure or very little resistance

    - Hydraulic fluid level low/air in the hydraulic system
    - Broken clutch release bearing or fork
    - Broken diaphragm spring in clutch pressure plate

Clutch fails to disengage (unable to select gears)

    - Hydraulic fluid level too high
    - Clutch disc sticking on gearbox input shaft splines
    - Clutch disc sticking to flywheel or pressure plate
    - Faulty pressure plate assembly
    - Clutch release mechanism worn or incorrectly assembled

Clutch slips (engine speed increases, with no increase in vehicle speed)

    - Hydraulic fluid level too high
    - Clutch disc linings excessively worn
    - Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil or grease
    - Faulty pressure plate or weak diaphragm spring

Judder as clutch is engaged

    - Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil or grease
    - Clutch disc linings excessively worn
    - Faulty or distorted pressure plate or diaphragm spring
    - Worn or loose engine or gearbox mounting
    - Clutch disc hub or gearbox input shaft splines worn

Judder as clutch is engaged

    - Worn clutch release bearing
    - Worn or dry clutch pedal bushes
    - Faulty pressure plate assembly
    - Pressure plate diaphragm spring broken
    - Broken clutch disc cushioning springs

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