Which symptom is associated with zero clutch pedal free play?

• A. Release bearing will turn all of the time
• B. Clutch disengagement occurs constantly
• C. Pedal travel increases dramatically
• D. Clutch engages smoothly at low RPM

Answer: (A)

Zero pedal free play means there is no clearance between the throw-out (release) bearing and the pressure plate’s release fingers when the pedal is up. Because the engine and transmission are rotating, the release bearing will remain in contact with the pressure plate and will spin continuously as long as the engine is running. That constant contact causes the bearing to turn all the time, which is the symptom described. The other options don’t fit this situation: zero free play doesn’t cause the pedal travel to increase dramatically, nor does it make clutch disengagement occur constantly, and smooth engagement at low RPM isn’t a characteristic specifically linked to zero free play.