The clutch cable forms a connection between the clutch and other gearbox parts, whereby the cable transfers the engine’s power to the gearbox. Each time you press the clutch, it interrupts the transmission briefly while you select the right gear. You change the gear when moving from a stationary to a mobile state or driving along the road. The clutch cable allows you to press the clutch and make that transition smoothly. The clutch cable is made of a steel-wire core sliding encased within an outer shell. It works under the high pressure that you exert on the clutch pedal and is susceptible to wearing out and breaking.
The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands The defective cable is removed from transmission and clutch pedal The new clutch cable is installed and connected to transmission and clutch pedal The clutch is adjusted and exercised to make it operate smoothly without binding The vehicle is removed from jack stands and road tested for proper operation
While your clutch cable should last you for at least two years, have our expert mechanics check it every time you have your car scheduled for routine maintenance. Because clutch cables are quite elastic and wear out gradually, without maintenance the clutch cable in your car may suddenly snap and result in costly repairs.
If the clutch cable of your car is not functioning optimally, the clutch can slip. When you’re accelerating while driving, having released the clutch pedal, the revolutions of the engine will go higher, but the speed of your car will not increase in proportion. If this continues for too long, you could risk damage to the complete clutch kit. It is advisable to keep the clutch cable in good working order.