At The Car Lab Auto Repair Center, we understand that Bentley represents luxury, performance, and style. Maintaining the clutch system is essential for Bentley to achieve a smooth and powerful driving experience, as it is a critical component in ensuring the high quality of your car. Our qualified mechanics use innovative skills and knowledge to offer clutch services, including repairs and replacement, to ensure that your Bentley is as smooth as before. Whether you may be experiencing a less responsive clutch, a problem in shifting gears, or any unusual sound, we pay careful attention to such details to ensure that your Bentley is always working properly. Here’s how our process works:
Initial Consultation: We start with a thorough consultation to learn about any clutch-related problems you’ve experienced with your Bentley. Whether you notice slipping, delayed gear engagement, or unusual noises, our specialists will review your Bentley’s maintenance history to identify any previous clutch work or potential recurring issues. This focused approach allows us to provide targeted service and effective troubleshooting.
Pre-Service Inspection: After the consultation process, we inspect the clutch system comprehensively, looking at the clutch pedal linkage and other parts for signs of wear, rust, or fluid restriction. Additionally, we examine the clutch engagement, listen for unusual sounds, and evaluate the gear engagement when trying to identify the main problem with the vehicle.
Diagnosis: In this stage, we meticulously check every hydraulic line, master cylinder, and slave cylinder for contamination, leaks, or damage. We also verify that the hydraulic fluid levels meet the required standards. If needed, we remove the transmission to examine the clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel, pinpointing the exact cause of clutch failure.
Preparation for Repair/Replacement: We carefully disconnect the Bentley’s transmission from the engine to access the clutch assembly. This step involves removing the driveshaft, shift linkage, and electrical connectors. We stabilize the engine using a support bar or equivalent equipment to ensure safety and prevent potential damage.
Clutch Component Replacement: When needed, we replace clutch components with a new clutch disc and pressure plate fitted according to the manufacturer’s specifications. We also replace the pilot and release bearings to eliminate future problems that may hinder the new system.
Flywheel Resurfacing/Replacement: If the flywheel shows signs of wear or damage, we grind it to give it a better contact surface. If resurfacing is not feasible, we substitute it with a new one to ensure its efficiency and facilitate proper clutch engagement.
Reassembly of Transmission: After replacing the necessary clutch components, we carefully reassemble the transmission and secure it back to the engine. We reconnect the driveshaft, shift linkage, and electrical connections, aligning the pressure plate accurately using a pilot tool. Bolts are fastened in a star pattern to exert equal and balanced pressure on individual parts.
Hydraulic System Bleeding: Last of all, we release pressure in the hydraulic system and let out any air that might have gotten into it during the entire working process. This helps maintain equal pressure on the systems, which gives an accurate and smooth clutch pedal feel.