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Bibliografické údaje:
KRATOCHVÍL, T. - POŠTA, J. - PEXA, M.: Reliability of automobile clutches. In: Sborník referátů  Mezinárodního symposia "Quality and Reliability of Machines", SPU Nitra, 2004, s. 346 - 350, ISBN 80-8069-369-2

Abstract:
A properly functioning clutch must enable temporary interruption of transmission of engine torque, smooth drive-away and easy gear shifting. Passenger cars operated in Europe are mostly equipped with manual transmission in combination with single-plate dry clutch with diaphragm spring. A clutch failure results usually in vehicle immobility, it can also eventuate in dependent damages of transmission. Considering the aspects of reliability the vehicle clutch is a serially mounted element, whose failure causes a failure of the whole system – automobile. This paper presents the results of monitoring failures of passenger vehicles clutches manufactured by European producers.