Manual Transmission Clutches: Description
The hydraulic clutch system consists of a clutch plate, pressure plate, release bearing and pilot bearing. Hydraulic clutch has a master cylinder with a reservoir. Clutch pedal moves master cylinder push rod which activates a concentric slave (actuator) cylinder located in transmission bellhousing, which moves the release bearing. See Fig 1.
Hydraulic clutch system provides automatic clutch adjustment. No adjustment of clutch linkage or pedal position is required. Master cylinder, hydraulic line and actuator cylinder assembly is furnished pre-filled and pre-bled.