Have you ever thought about why cars have pedals other than gas and brake? Or do you know what this third pedal actually does and why we actually need it? When you first started driving, you probably stopped a few times. So why does the car stop? Come now that we despise how important a function of the link actually is Let’s take a closer look at that.

What is the function of the clutch when shifting?

Link in French clutch meaning d’embrayage comes from the word This gives us a good idea of ​​the actual function of the clutch. The clutch system establishes the connection between the liner, engine and wheels. Due to the rough surface, the liner is a disc-shaped piece with a high friction function. When pressed on a surface, it moves with the surface and grips completely. This system also forms the coupling system.

When the vehicle is in gear the connection between the engine and the wheels when you fully depress the clutch. you cut. In other words, you separate the pad from the engine disc and you get the vehicle in neutral. After this stage, your vehicle When you change gears, one gear replaces the other. and when you release the clutch, continue your way with the other gear.

What is the reason behind the stopping of cars?

Okay, we understand that when shifting, it shifts from one gear to another, but what does this clutch do when starting the car? From the friction function of the liners: we talked about. When we slowly release the clutch, the pads begin to rub against the discs on the engine. The vehicle’s torque goes to the wheels. The more the engine spins, the more the brake pads and wheels keep turning by adapting to them. Power from the engine will not be fully transferred to the wheels unless you fully release the clutch.† In other words, pulling your foot back quickly within a second of fully depressing the clutch will not give your vehicle time to collect itself.

Give the wheels as much power in one go? vehicle jumps out or to stop the engine will cause. Of course, given the weight of the vehicle’s launch, it could only be a scene from cartoons. So it is very likely stopped the car you will be. If you are just learning to drive, you may find yourself in the passenger seat after making this mistake a few times. It is helpful to pay attention to what we say so that you do not get offended by driving and do not upset the person who taught you.

So how should we use the clutch on slopes?

Understanding the work logic, its purpose, is of great benefit to everything we use. Now you know how to act so as not to stop the car. Now let’s add some seriousness to this situation. Let’s talk about how to use the clutch when driving your vehicle uphill. In the previous section we mentioned that we slowly take our foot off the clutch and let the gears move forward slowly. when you go uphill If your foot is fully on the clutch, your vehicle will slide backwards.

On the one hand, to make this happen while pressing the brake on the other hand we slowly take our foot off the clutch† If the clutch lining starts to rub against the engine, your vehicle will want to go forward, but it won’t be able to because our foot is on the brake. From here, your vehicle will begin to vibrate to indicate that it no longer needs the brake and will not slip backwards if you take your foot off the brake. If the vehicle wants to move forward, gravity pulls it backwards and so balance is provided. Now you can get down the slope without skidding by depressing the accelerator pedal while slowly taking your foot off the clutch pedal.

In addition, as much as we don’t recommend, in areas closed to traffic drift if you want to do half clutch and accelerator It is possible to draw zero with sweet brake touches. Come and try it in a car with automatic transmission, it’s hard… The clutch that chokes us as we drive for hours in busy cities like Istanbul and Izmir sometimes doesn’t feel so bad. Let me point out, of course, that in traffic-free areas and with professional trainers to guide you We recommend that you do so.

We talked about the working system of the clutch and the times when you should use it. That should not be forgotten clutch blocks It will melt if used continuously. can lose its friction function. Using the clutch outside the necessary conditions will damage your vehicle’s liners. Except in these cases It takes a little pressure to keep your foot on the clutch pedal. creates. Even if you say you don’t press it, your vehicle will detect that little pressure and the brake pads will melt in a shorter time, then you can hear a sound like the piston is down. To keep your pads healthy for a long time, it is beneficial to keep your foot in the space next to the clutch.