At the moment, manual transmissions are restricted ... it presses the throw-out bearing against the diaphragm spring, releasing the clutch. The pedal should only be used for pulling away and ...

Manual cars are a dying breed ... you downshift in order to match the engine RPM with the lower gear before the clutch re-engages. This helps get rid of the jolt you receive when wheel speed ...

On many vehicles with manual transmissions ... be caused by a worn or broken return spring). Cables can also loosen or stretch from use so that the clutch doesn’t fully release when the pedal ...