Example coasting or at stop light with brake.
2007-08-15 16:13:29 · 8 answers · asked by Tim g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes and no. It puts some wear on the throw out bearing, but it doesn't put any wear on the clutch disc. That is only when you start letting out the clutch and it is slipping to let you get started. Hope that answers your question.
2007-08-15 16:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 29⤊ 2⤋
I think manufacturers forsee this. Sure, there's the "throwout bearing" and that's the part thats spinning when you hold down on the clutch.
Most modern cars transfer the clutch-pedal-travel via a hydraulic cylinder (old cars were all mechanical linkage), so you could worry about a seal leaking while you're holding pressure on the clutch.
But in the end, I've always heard about replacing the clutch, not the clutch-bearing. So based on history, you'd be the first to harm the throwout bearing by holding the clutch down.
Also, you will develop a healthy left leg. Especially on the older MG's and Triumph cars. You can tell these guys, as their left leg looks like it belongs on Popeye-the-Sailor-Man.
2007-08-15 23:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by David O 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Two places riding the clutch causes wear. The throw out bearing and the crankshaft thrust Main bearing. Neutral is always best waiting for the light to change. Internal engine wear is very expensive and throw out bearing clutch job only about $500. So are you going to push in the clutch and coast to the light change to first and hold the clutch in and creep up to the light and rev up to launch into the intersection so the person running the red light can hit you in the drivers door? Please be carefull out there!
2007-08-15 23:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
its not good for it to coast and do this ,because when you let it back out it does have to grab at some point,but holding it down at a light doesn't hurt it,the best rule to remember when driving any standard shift car ,is get off the clutch as soon as possible,this is how i have got a 165 thousand out of a clutch,and its still good,use it and get your foot off the pedal,that will help it to last a lot longer,good luck on it.
2007-08-15 23:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 11⤊ 3⤋
when you ride the clutch yes it will wear out the clutch disk if you push the clutch all the way down and hold it it will not wear as fast holding down the petal part way lets the disk slip
2007-08-15 23:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by cplott 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. The clutch plate is disengaged between pressure plate and the flywheel. Holding your car on a hill with the clutch wears it.
2007-08-15 23:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by denbobway 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The only thing that it will damage over a period of time is the throw out bearing....won`t damage clutch itself.
2007-08-15 23:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Chafemasterj 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
no when down its not touching any thing to wear.... drving with your foot resting on it does and fast starts does and holding it half out like at a light or on a hill .... like rocking it back and forth but down no coasting no only when its out does it make contract
2007-08-15 23:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋