Learn How a Clutch Works - Basic Clutch Operation and Tips

Paul Cangialosi discusses basic automotive clutch operation and design and shows you some of his tips and insight.
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[@gtweak7]

As a non-mechanic, I appreciate you reverse-engineer a clutch to demonstrate how it works, and what common problems can be. I particularly liked the part where you disassembled the riveted plate to see the importance of those springs. Thank you for your time and efforts.

[@truckcaretv8649]

Good 👍

[@rickreed]

This is one of the most informative videos I've seen on KZbin. Not only did you explain the basics, but you took it the next level explaining the springs and the dampening.

[@rayers1000]

oh my gosh, dude. so many questions ive had for YEARS (i learn everything on my own) finally answered. i dont think any videos before youre adequately got into how all these parts actually work together. You finally scratched the itch and answered the questions. thank you so much, sir. It finally makes sense to me!!!

[@GearBoxVideo]

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[@detectiveareafour3030]

I have recommended this channel to so many people. This man takes a complex set of things and breaks it down for the less experienced person can gain a real working knowledge of what’s going on in a transmission. Thank you.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@95TurboSol]

This guy knows his stuff! Great teacher too.

[@GearBoxVideo]

95TurboSol Thanks a bunch!

[@CycloneJack]

Jesus Christ, thank you! I search for almost an hour on youtube to try to find a good explanation of how a clutch works and yours was the only video that provides an explanation that someone like me (who's not mechanically inclined) can understand. Thank you again!

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks.... please share the vid!

[@kelvinjjemba9975]

Thank

[@Tomara632]

I've wasted a lot of money on rubbish car instructors who taught me nothing about nothing. I've learnt more from you. Thanks for keeping and showing us the old Ferrari clutches. You really know your stuff. Look forward to watching more if your videos.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thank you

[@capeman10]

It only took me 8 years to find this excellent tutorial on clutch nomenclature. Let's see what I find in the next 8 years. Thank you for the information.

[@michaeldunagan7838]

Wow! I love all the theory explains such as harmonics relative to numbers of cylinders. An automotive semester on clutches learned in 17 minutes. Thank you.

[@nedbenfield2527]

I learned a bunch watching this video. Am 71 and I remember shifting those gears and popping those clutches back as a teen in the sixties while making those cars bark and smokin' tires was a daily part of life. Now I know the science behind the experience. You are an excellent teacher! Enjoyed the video.

[@VictorDunkle]

I thought I would never learn how this worked. Thank you for the hands on detailed approach.

[@uponthemesa]

WoW, I replaced my clutch in an AX-15 3 times, OReilly swears it was that right one. It measured about 1/4 short. Its his first car and the info you provided was priceless. Sure wish you would do a video on an AX-15. Thank you so much.

[@mentalasylum3969]

I really liked the detailed description on the construction of the clutch disc itself. Thanks for a great video

[@admantiom1848]

The only video on KZbin that explains in simple terms how a manual transmission/clutch works. Long live GrarBoxVideo👍

[@ferejidris6690]

Nice 👍 job

[@ferejidris6690]

Hi

[@MonkeyBoyDrinksVat69]

Just the info I was looking for. It was one of those things I couldn't get my head around, what goes where and why/how. I finally get the physics of how all the parts work, thank you.

[@robertbowers7345]

Amazing video. Finishing up a transmission swap in my 66 mustang and seeing more in depth how each piece really works was invaluable!

[@RAHULSHAH-jg1wj]

Finally, i just got the real and full explanation of clutch. Thank you so much for this!

[@vanessahom1928]

Excellent video! Taught two of my three sons how to drive manual, this video helped them understand the mechanics and made the experience less painful for me. 😉thanks!

[@johnnyfingersandthumbs9809]

Never to old the finer details as to what really goes on out of view. Thanks a million.

[@blakethompson8022]

these videos are priceless. in this wasteful day and age, the knowledge gained to help understand, troubleshoot, and potentially repair your vehicle from Paul is invaluable. Thank you sir!

[@nhaminh91]

A nerd like me can understand how clutch work by watching this, thank you so much!

[@YouKraine1]

You are a great teacher! I just ordered your Muncie DVD book combo yesterday and after watching this I am even more excited than I already was to receive it. You have a great way of engaging the viewer and explaining things. I learned a lot.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks for the great compliments and thanks for purchasing the book and DVD.

[@aaronmathias6739]

This is such an exhaustively detailed video! Thank You Paul for such an amazing & informative video on the working of the clutch. God Bless you mate!

[@villixeb]

This is probably the best video on understanding the basics of this stuff - well done!

[@arkady714]

I've been driving standard transmissions all my life and never really knew the mechanics of a clutch. Thanks for the vid.

[@franciscodesouzarauto9502]

This is a very good explanation, with very appropriate mechanical parts. Thanks a lot, very helpful.

[@timbarker5663]

Thank you very much! This video was incredibly helpful! I'm working on a clutch now and noticed it wasn't worn down terribly but I wasn't getting clutch release. Now I know why. People like you make the world a better place. I hope you continue with the videos. Thank you!!

[@cosmicchatter1085]

It's so beautiful when it's brand new and clean like that. Great video thank you

[@fhowland]

One of the best vids on YT explaining clutches. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about cars and I still learned new stuff. Thanks!

[@thembilehlophe7868]

Thank you so much..I'm a marine engineer so when i went for my oral exams i couldn't explain how a pneumatic Hydraulic clutch for a schottel works, and they said i should just explain how a car clutch workss....i was even more lost and i failed my exams...come next time I'll be ready!! Thank you

[@alcarpuk]

10/10 for information. Really liked the info on the lightweight flywheel! Keep it up

[@curtbrowning1390]

Great instruction Paul, you saved me time and money. I did a clutch replacement years ago on my back in the garage WITHOUT a spline indexing tool. THAT took a while with 90 pounds of Muncie layin on my chest. Fast fwd to today, I had forgotten some of the critical steps but now I'm up to date with your help.

[@LawrencefromIL]

Excellent video Paul! I learned some things I didn't know that I didn't know about clutch design and what can go wrong. Nicely and clearly explained. Interesting to see what a 1950s Ferrari clutch was like.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thanks Paul. Fantastic explanation especially the clutch hub dissection. I'd never seen that. Bravissimo!

[@GearBoxVideo]

+Mario Dalla Riva Thanks for watching!

[@richmac918]

Great video Paul. I do a lot of my own car repair work but transmissions are something that I've never had the opportunity to work on. Even though I had a basic understanding of how a clutch works I have a much better understanding of it now because of your video.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thank you

[@James_Musnicki]

I'm going on my second year of successfully driving my TKO-600 (in my 67 7.0L fastback grocery getter) after watching your video on how to take it apart, service it, and put it back together. I've always wondered what purpose those springs served in the clutch disc. And now I know! Thank you for this video!

[@bbeck104]

Very informative and very demonstrative. Many people looking for this kind of information understand better when they're being shown how it works versus being told how it's supposedly works. Thanks for the great video

[@matheomatheo3653]

Very descriptive explanation. Thanks for sharing God bless you.

[@lizzyfan1986]

Well explained, thanks so much!

[@TheRebuilt1]

One of the best explanations of the drivetrain function for the novice to the experienced. Sometimes techs now how to replace parts very well but now idea how it actually works. Chapeau to you sire for taking time out of your busy day to upload.

[@Luapsalta2]

One of the best basic videos I have come across. I was looking for a video to show my grandson how a clutch works so I can teach him how to drive a standard transmission. when I was a kid (100 years ag) everybody learned on a standard. I think it helps to see how a clutch operates in order to learn how to use it.

[@nizartiger741]

Thank you very much sir.for the good explanation and for good illustrating the ideas for each part of the clutch assembly. Accept my regards from Iraq.

[@bryanjohnston9879]

This has to be one of the best automotive educational videos I've ever seen. It's clear you understand the science and physics behind clutch technology and are able to relate it to a novice like me. Great stuff. When I get done watching this I'll be looking to see if you have any automatic trans videos. Thanks GBV!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

8:35 finally ! Someone explains it. This video is a goldmine of information. Gold Standard must-watch video.

[@TrongNguyen-uu7be]

I randomly picked this video and realized that it was amazing. Thank u so much, sir!!

[@mosesgreat6457]

Very nicely explained!! Got a clear picture in my head after looking at the video ! You really know what you are talking about!

[@anthonymurphy34]

After adjusting the shifter linkage to factory specifications, reducing the play in the clutch pedal so that the release bearing makes firmer contact with the pressure plate diaphragm fingers to disengage the clutch disc and renewing the transmission fluid with Pennzoil Synchromesh my A833 works like a dream. So I got to thank you Paul for this fantastic tutorial because man does it feel good to fix it yourself, feels awesome.

[@GearBoxVideo]

That's what it is all about! Thank you.

[@anjel1506]

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[@fgaryam]

Question. With the firmer contact of the release bearing with the diaphragm fingers, is the release bearing turning whenever the car is moving (whenever the clutch is engaged) (whenever your foot is off the clutch) and you are driving down the road. If so, how long will the release bearing last?

[@VolksTrieb]

Just found your vids. Just rebuilding my VW transmission. Had a defective diagfragm/membrane spring all way long for 60.000km. Always wondered why reverse was always chewing a bit. Now I know a lot more! Keep up the good work and videos ;) Hope to learn even more in the future!

[@trainbandit64]

Great video , I was planning on a lightweight flywheel for my v6 mustang , the explanation about the inertia and chatter is something I have never heard before, good info.

[@darthnihilus511]

God I love listening to this guy, makes me feel like I'm home!

[@hugodelafontaine9404]

Thank you.. Now i understand much better !!!

[@yosoydpfknr2855]

This gentleman is an expert, I can stay all day long listening what's he's explaining.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thank you

[@chunkylove76]

I’d just like to say your videos are great and very informative,i live in the uk and have already bought your book ready to tackle a 3rd gear shift problem on my cosworth t5 keep up the good work 👍

[@boldorboy08]

Very informative. I wasn’t aware that the pilot bushing could grab the input shaft that way. Cheers.

[@GearBoxVideo]

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[@tonymartin6508]

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[@AndrewHeinrich1612]

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[@tech99900]

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[@robkatz2169]

Wow, I have been driving manuals for 30+ years and finally understand exactly how the clutch actually works. Thank You. the way you have explained it with the visual really makes it seem a lot more easier to understand.

[@EgyptianSurgeons]

What a great video indeed. Thanks

[@GearBoxVideo]

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[@ronnyvansanten]

good explanation

[@dannychuqui4797]

Hi, thanks for sharing your videos....Is good to know someone like you explain with details..... and we can understand more clear..... thanks.... Question...... when a transmission is not working well.....what's the part's name.....I forgot....thank... u...

[@omamini3350]

Excelent

[@change3541]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. Had some clutch release problems in my 72 monte and this helped me fix it. cheers

[@franklane6557]

Thanks very much for taking the time to record and upload the video.It helps a lot when you can see how all the parts work together in sync rather than just being told.Now all the “can’t find it so grind it” drivers ,reverse gear especially noise I have heard down through the years now makes me cringe even more that I am a little more enlightened.

[@artemiasalina1860]

What a great video! Much more than I was expecting to learn, and those old Ferrari components were really cool to see!

[@GearBoxVideo]

+ArtemiaSalina Thanks a bunch for watching.

[@PrimeministerAus]

The springs always had me confused on the plate itself, no longer! Cheers!

[@danssv8]

You're the man , very well explanation on the clutch plate springs and clutch hub assembly all revited together. Loose springs and worn hub could result in shudder as the plate runs out of circle when the clutch is released. Very informative and very well done for showing others how it actually works. Great job sir.

[@VoodooDon]

Found you through ETCG, and the T5 rebuild You are the man! I have understood the basics for a while but your the first person i've seen who can explain a total teardown and rebuild of a manual and it all make sense and i'm still awake when its done.

[@GearBoxVideo]

+Don Shelnutt Nice to know!

[@GearBoxVideo]

I just eliminated yet another comment comparing a squeak my chair makes to flatulence. While we all enjoy a little sophomoric humor on occasion, this is an educational channel, and I prefer to keep the comments more Q & A focused. If you are looking for something more bathroom-humor oriented, perhaps Pewdiepie? Thanks for your cooperation.

[@steele174]

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[@djangoando2248]

Hi, i'm from Argentina and just want to say THANKS, your explanations are so detail that makes me understand much better how it work. The knowledge is something precious and you give us so much, thanks (sorry for my english i need more practice)

[@wannawatchu66]

No problem, Django...your command of English is actually pretty good considering it's not your primary language...no apology necessary.

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[@265chevy]

very cool video i learned alot

[@GearBoxVideo]

thank you.

[@555aboud]

Stunning video! Really nice to see the machine elements you study in books explained in action! Liked and subbed!

[@nikhilmudholkar2769]

Thanks a lot. None of the other youtube videos and animation actually explain how a clutch works. Your video was seriously a great help

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks for watching.

[@_i-kr6eg]

Love the Rammstein intro

[@jonathanmorand8893]

oooooooooh that song at the beginning shows you have good taste for music.

[@kurts7268]

Rammstein 🤟🏻

[@vdog4799]

@@kurts7268 is that who that is? Awsome! If you tell me what song you can save me a ton of video searching😁

[@bringer-of-change]

I liked the pinch harmonic over the electronic stuff. Like techno metal.

[@jaimeantonio6533]

No better video has been posted since 2014. I've been searching for a solid explanation of clutch chatter for a month and finally came across this video. Thank you!

[@GearBoxVideo]

Appreciate it

[@RanasGarden]

Excellent explanation 😊!

[@truegrower658]

Im in school and this quarter is transmissions 😢

[@VineV-Dutch]

No matter how much time it takes; figure it out, get your brain wrapped around it. There's money to be made in that business and if you get it; you'll enjoy it. Do the (home) work, invest the time in the books. It'll be worth it for sure!

[@jackmack1061]

My son is now learning to drive . I said he should learn how the clutch works than I lucked into this channel. Excellent vid. thanks.

[@adamapostolos7729]

Thank you so much, great explanation... I learn so much from your videos, I watch multiple times, I keep learning the more I watch, thanks for being so generous...

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

"...Hope you like it," Paul says. "Of course we're gunna like it!" I'd rather watch Paul talk about gears and clutches and rear ends than the Superbowl.

[@andrewpaterson860]

Rammstein yes

[@alseveron6558]

Brilliant video. At last, a really comprehensive and clear explanation of how a typical car clutch works. Thank you!!

[@klb1956]

Thank you! Very educational. Knowledge is power as they say. Understanding how things work, help troubleshoot problems and eliminate replacing unnecessary parts.

[@yousufsait]

This is really a good video on the whole clutch working. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, especially on showing the various clutch assemblies.

[@MANU-hp2vz]

This is so amazing.. didn't have a single clue about all this stuff up until this moment.

[@thecosmologist]

Thanks, i always wondered what those springs were for. Great video, loved the detail.

[@celtic1song]

Great video! Thoroughly explained clutch mechanics and relation to transmission. Thanks Paul!!! 😎

[@anthonyclayton3219]

I always wandered what the springs were for. Thank you for explaining it all. Thank you!

[@roycefaggotter6860]

Thank you for an excellent video, i am doing my own clutch plate change over, and this helps me a lot to better understand the operation.

[@atvideography1957]

Most informative and detailed illustration of clutches functions and components I have ever seen👍

[@corvuslaeus9540]

So much great information, thank you sir. I'll be picking up your book to rebuild my Muncie and Hurst comp shifter in my 66 Chevelle.

[@marcel911]

That was a very nice video. Great photography and commentary. I really learnt a lot from it. Thank you for the time and effort you put into that.

[@homerilias]

Another great video. The way you explain things makes them very easy to understand and gives nice insight. Thanks!

[@carlosjr.delira1797]

thanks you for the lesson on how the clutch system works keep up the great work thank you , I will keep on watching !

[@igorvashkov8821]

Brilliant, informative, simple, straight to the point and exciting! Thank you sir!

[@sethyukna]

What a fantastic video. You break it down so well and explain what every little thing does. I find myself watching other videos and going okay but what does that thing that you just touched do 🙂. Thanks again this video was awesome

[@TR4G]

I'm really enjoying your vidoes Paul! The way you explain things is superb! Thanks for taking the time to make these. It's a window into the mind of a seasoned veteran and I can't thank you enough!

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thank you for watching.

[@leewaken5059]

That was an excellent description of the workings of a clutch. For whatever reason I have always been dumbfounded about the springs on the clutch plate. I knew they were there to dampen clutch action but until I saw it dismanteled without the springs, I just could not grasp how it all worked. Very simple. Thank you very much for the time you spent in your explanation.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@artnoll]

Such a great, clear, thorough, concise explanation

[@3hough]

By far the clearest and most easy-to-understand explanation of how a clutch works. Thanks!

[@GearBoxVideo]

+3hough Thank you.

[@fixumnet]

i watched 1000 videos that how clutch work. and this is my last one. ended i understand clearly now. thanks so much.

[@Maximilian0011]

Yes, this is an awesome presentation with a strong voice of a guy that knows what he is talking about, its a pleasure to listen to. In my e39 540i I think my Clutch Slave Cylinder gone bad since it does NOT

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Pretty neat. I always wondered what the springs were for and now I know! Thanks