Clutch release hydraulic control – construction features

The CSC system is defined as co-axial because the release actuator consists of an aluminium ring cylinder fitted inside the bell housing between the gearbox and the clutch mechanisms in a position which is co-axial in relation to the main shaft.

The advantage of the CSC system compared with traditional systems is that there are no kinematic couplings which results in improved reliability and functionality and make the system easy to maintain. The system has the following features:

constant adjustment of the clutch pedal height;

effort applied to the pedal constant over a period of time;

elimination of clutch pedal return difficulties;

reduction in the noise and vibrations from the pedal through the action of a damper on the cylinder fluid pipe.

The pipe is connected to the actuator by a rapid connector with a bleed valve incorporated.

The absence of the traditional system idler crank mechanism, the adoption of a clutch pump with a plastic casing and piston and the use of plastics for the construction of the pedal assembly has also made it possible to greatly reduce the noise and

the overall weight of the system.