Ouch! There's nothing more irritating to hear than the commotion of your Eagle clutch in the throes of failure. Eagle clutches can present a whole host of annoying noises to notify you that its components are starting to wear down from age and heat. Nowadays, most clutches can last 80,000 miles or more, depending on driving habits and road conditions. But eventually, the constant heat and friction that the Eagle clutch components endure will wear down on them. The Eagle clutch works to help the engine's spinning parts engage - or disengage - with the turning wheels. The clutch acts to join or disconnect the transmission from the car's wheels, and is activated by the pressure of your foot on the pedal. That pressure pushes the pressure plate against the disc, which then presses against the flywheel. The most common clutch problems show up when the clutch 'chatters and grabs', the clutch squeaks, drags, vibrates or creates other hideous noises. Even before the noises began, you might have noticed a reduction in gas mileage. When you go up hills, you need to downshift more often. When you accelerate or start moving from a stop, the engine sounds like it is revving up. There's no more pedal 'free play' when you adjust the clutch, and the clutch pedal feels stiff and is harder to press down. All of these are signs that it is time to order your new Eagle clutch here and install a new clutch that will provide a quiet, peaceful ride.