Fiat Bravo Quiz
Clutch

Clutch troubleshooting

In this manual: Clutch
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Fault Cause Remedy
Clutch judders. Engine or transmission mount faulty.

Transmission not securely mounted in its support.

Clutch cable routed incorrectly.

Pressure plate wears unevenly.

Clutch disc is not an original part.

Clutch disc worn or contaminated with oil.

Release lever presses unevenly on one side.
  • Check and replace if necessary.
  • Retighten the mounting bolts.
  • Check the cable routing and correct it if necessary.
  • Replace the pressure plate.
  • Fit an original clutch disc.
  • Check the clutch disc.
  • Check the release fork and release bearing.
Clutch slips. Pedal free play incorrect.

Release hydraulics seized or leaking.*

Clutch disc worn.

Diaphragm spring preload too low.

Friction lining hardened or contaminated with oil.

Clutch has overheated.
  • Adjust the clutch.
  • Bleed the hydraulics and visually check for leaks.
  • Check the thickness of the clutch disc and replace it if necessary.
  • Replace the pressure plate.
  • Replace the clutch disc.
  • Fit an original part.
Gears are difficult or impossible to engage

(Clutch does not disengage properly).

 Pedal free play incorrect.

Clutch disc seized on the input shaft; serrations dry or stuck.

Release hydraulics seized or leaking."

Clutch disc has lateral runout.

Pressure plate defective.
  • Adjust the clutch.
  • Clean the serrations, deburr, remove rust if necessary and lubricate with MoS2 grease.
  • Bleed the hydraulics and visually check for leaks.
  • Have the clutch disc checked.
  • Replace the pressure plate.
Stiff pedal. Unusual noises when the pedal is operated. Pedal pivot/cable stiff.

Release bearing worn.

Loose parts in the clutch housing.
  • Lubricate or replace the parts.
  • Replace the release bearing.
  • Repair the clutch.
Rising and falling noise under traction or overrun, or when the vehicle rolls with the clutch disengaged. Torsion damper of the clutch disc stiff.

Rivet connections of the clutch loose.

Clutch imbalance too great.
  • Replace the clutch disc.
  • Replace the clutch.
  • Replace the clutch and clutch disc.

*) Applies only to the model with the 2.0 l engine, where clutch actuation is hydraulic; other models use a cable.

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