Fiat 1996 Brava Service Manual page 801

Clutch
Components and operation
18.
CLUTCH WITH HYDRAULIC RELEASE MECHANISM
Right hand drive versions are fitted with a hydraulic clutch release device. This device consists of a
reservoir shared with the braking system (1), a pump (2) fastened to the pedal assembly and a slave
cylinder (3) fastened to the clutch bell housing.
This hydraulic device is more efficient and reliable than the mechanical device. Clutch operation is also
smoother and less jerky, particularly when high torques are transmitted.
The car is more comfortable to drive, because fewer vibrations are transmitted to the power unit due to
the damping effect of the fluid.
The adoption of this device eliminates the need for periodic adjustment because play is eliminated and
wear on the driven plate is taken up automatically.
The clutch is single, dry plate type, with a hydraulic release device and thrust bearing constantly in touch
with the thrust spring. The driven plate is controlled by pressure exercised by a diaphragm spring.
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