Wabco 9700514310 Clutch Booster

Description

The Wabco 9700514310 Clutch Booster is a vital component in heavy-duty vehicle clutch systems, designed to reduce driver effort and improve gear shifting performance. It's used in commercial vehicles to assist with engaging and disengaging the clutch, primarily in trucks and buses. This device operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +80°C and requires a 12V power supply. The Clutch Booster features dimensions of 147 x 400 x 158 mm and utilizes connections such as Bayonet DIN 72585 - A1 and port threads including M14 x 1.5, M16 x 1.5, and a Flap Exhaust. The unit's design, adhering to OE specifications, optimizes clutch operation, leading to smoother shifting, reduced driver fatigue, and potentially extended clutch life.

Key Features & Benefits

Essentially, this thing takes the force from your clutch foot and amplifies it. It doesn’t replace the clutch hydraulics, but it works alongside them. It's a hydraulic assist unit, so it uses fluid pressure to make engaging and disengaging the clutch easier. It helps reduce the effort needed to push the clutch pedal down, and makes the feel more consistent. Think of it as giving you a little extra leverage. It sits in the hydraulic line running to your clutch slave cylinder. The pressure from when you press the pedal builds inside it, and then it adds to that pressure before it reaches the slave cylinder. That extra boost makes everything smoother. It’s most often found in heavier duty vehicles, or those where the driver is doing a lot of shifting – think trucks, some SUVs, even certain performance cars. It's not something you'll find on every vehicle, but when it is there, it's important.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Without it, or if it starts to fail, you’ll notice if you have to push the clutch pedal down a lot harder than usual, or if the engagement point feels inconsistent. It can make driving pretty tiring, especially in traffic. If it fails completely, you might struggle to get the clutch disengaged at all, which is obviously a problem. They can leak over time, or the internal components just wear out. You can find them pretty easily at places like Fixparts Online, and honestly, replacing one isn't usually too difficult for a reasonably experienced DIYer, but if you're not comfortable with hydraulic work, it's best to have a professional handle it.

Warranty Information

Wabco Clutch Booster (MPN 9700514310) comes with a 1-year warranty.