A clutch is a mechanical device, by convention understood to be rotating, which provides driving force to another mechanism when required, typically by connecting the driven mechanism to the driving mechanism. Clutches and brakes are similar; if the driven member of a clutch is fixed to the mechanism frame, it serves as a brake.

Clutches are useful in devices that have two rotating shafts. In these devices, one shaft is typically attached to a motor or other power unit (the driving member), and the other shaft (the driven member) provides output power for work to be done. In a drill, for instance, one shaft is driven by a motor, and the other drives a drill chuck. The clutch connects the two shafts so that they can either be locked together and spin at the same speed (engaged), or be decoupled and spin at different speeds (disengaged).

Multiple plate clutch

This type of clutch has several driving members interleaved with several driven members. It is used in race cars including F1, Indy car, World rally and even most club racing, motorcycles, automatic transmissions and in some diesel locomotives with mechanical transmissions. It is also used in some electronically controlled all-wheel drive systems.

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What clutch should I use with a white dress and nude heels?
Q. What color clutch should I use with a white dress an nude heels? Im going to my graduation party for my middle school, so I want to stand out but in a good way. Im going for a classy look ir a fun look.
Asked by Alexandra - Sun May 2 12:52:27 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A bright color! Blue or purple will really stand out.
Answered by unknown - Sun May 2 12:59:36 2010

What would make the clutch not disengage on a 95 Suzuki Sidekick?
Q. It has already had a new clutch and pressure plate put in it, and that did not help.
Asked by pam - Thu Sep 24 17:08:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If your clutch does not disengage, you probably have a faulty slave cylinder.Also check your reservoir.
Answered by Jason B - Thu Sep 24 17:16:37 2009

How do I get clutch replaced under warranty?
Q. I have a 2005 Nissan w/20k miles under factory warranty. My clutch has started to slip. The dealer says it's a wear and tear item, regardless of the low miles. I called Nissan corporate and they say to keep trying different dealerships. I don't ride the clutch or anything, so I know this is obviously premature. The dealer wants to charge $2,200 for a new flywheel and clutch kit install. Anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this and get it replaced under warranty?
Asked by Justin K - Tue Feb 12 10:57:59 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Unless it's known to be a defective clutch, you're out of luck with the manufacturer. If there are an excessive number of failures, they will probably have to do a recall on it. I have seen where an item was reimbursed after the consumer paid for a fix, if the company found out later the part was faulty. If you end up paying for it, $2200 is a little excessive. You can try an independent Nissan specialist.
Answered by rotus - Tue Feb 12 11:04:39 2008

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