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Clutch Controls

The clutch controls system consists of the:

The clutch master cylinder transmits fluid pressure to the clutch slave cylinder which, in turn, presses the integral release bearing against the pressure plate, releasing the clutch disc.

The clutch master cylinder uses brake fluid and shares a common reservoir with the brake master cylinder.