Technician A says that bursting of clutch friction facings is often caused by coasting a truck with the clutch pedal depressed.Technician B says that a clutch pressure plate with warpage sufficient to insert a 0.003 inch (0.08 mm)thickness gauge under a straight edge must be replaced.Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. Coasting with the clutch pedal depressed can cause overheating and eventual bursting of clutch friction facings. A warped clutch pressure plate can lead to clutch disengagement problems, and a warpage of 0.003 inches is significant enough to warrant replacement.

Technician a Says That Bursting of Clutch Friction Facings Is