Vehicle Owners in Dartford – Does Your Car Need Clutch Repairs?
At Lee Clutch Centre, we deliver exceptional standards of workmanship to all customers within a large radius of our workshop in Catford including vehicle owners in Dartford. Our clutch repairs and clutch replacement work are undertaken by time-served technicians who always use high quality aftermarket parts with full OEM compliancy.
Do you have concerns with your vehicle’s transmission system and need advice on whether repairs are needed or not? Our simple checklist should help:
Do you have concerns with your vehicle’s transmission system and need advice on whether repairs are needed or not? Our simple checklist should help:
Juddering
Road users in Dartford who feel a severe juddering sensation when driving may need to bring in their vehicle to our workshop for a full clutch replacement. There is a number of potential causes for juddering including:
- Worn Engine Mountings
- Misaligned Gearbox
- Uneven Clutch Arm
- Contaminated Facing
- Damaged Pressure Plate
- Damaged Drive Plate
- Scored/Glazed Flywheel
- Worn Spigot Bearing
Slipping Clutch
Some car owners may find that their vehicles fail to sufficiently speed up when accelerating. This may be accompanied by the smell of burning. Often, the vehicle may not drive uphill. Prospective customers in Dartford should be aware that clutch repairs may be needed if these characteristics are caused by any of the issues listed below:
- Poor Clutch Adjustment
- Linkage Seizure
- Worn Facings
- Damaged Pressure Plate
- Broken Springs
- Seized Mechanism
Drag
Some vehicle owners in Dartford may notice noise when engaging from neutral to first gear. Sometimes, the vehicle may jolt when gears are changed or the vehicle will move even if the pedal is depressed fully. The list below highlights the common causes of drag. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may need partial repair work or a full clutch replacement:
- Poor Clutch Adjustment
- Lack of Hydraulic Fluid
- Worn Hydraulics
- Contaminated Facings
- Damaged Drive Plate
- Seized Spines
- Seized Spigot Bearing
- Worn Spigot
Sudden Movement
If you vehicle is moving suddenly even when the clutch pedal is being released slowly, it is almost certain that one of the following components have failed and your vehicle will need clutch repairs:
- Linkage Seizure
- Uneven Clutch Arm
- Worn Hydraulics
- Contaminated Drive Plate
- Misaligned Gearbox
- Worn Spigot Bearing