Mercedes-Benz Clutches And Parts

All About Clutches for Mercedes-Benz

The clutch serves as the critical link between the engine in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle and its drivetrain. What it does is simple. It transmits torque from the engine through the manual transmission and on to the wheels. How it does that depends on what type it is.

How a Clutch Works

Friction clutches are commonest. This type uses a pressure plate, clutch plate, and a release bearing to engage and disengage the flywheel and the transmission as needed. When you press the clutch pedal, the release bearing applies pressure to diaphragm springs on the pressure plate. That releases the clamping pressure on the clutch plate, which disengages the transmission from the flywheel. Once you've changed gears and released the clutch pedal, the process reverses.

How Tell the Clutch in Your Mercedes-Benz Needs Replacing

Unfortunately, even the best clutch can go bad. Symptoms of trouble include:

• Gears grinding when you shift
• Burning smells from under the hood
• A soft or spongy feeling clutch pedal
• Being unable to get your transmission into gear at all

Notice any, and you'll need to replace the clutch, most likely, based on what an inspection's results say to do. (If you're not sure how, get in touch with a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a service appointment; a certified mechanic will be happy to help.)

The Average Cost of Clutch Replacement

You might be looking at anywhere from $1,310 or so to $1,490 plus, according to RepairPal. Figures like these apply to economy cars and SUVs more often than not, though. For a Mercedes-Benz model -- for one like, say, Mercedes-Benz C 300 -- cost might read more like $2,100 or more.

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