what does the clutch damper do?

I have asked this question on the range rover bit and can't seem to get a positive answer, so will try on the disco bit being as it has a disco 200 tdi engine and gearbox, what does the clutch damper do ? i dont have one on mine and the clutch seems very heavy, wondered if the damper if fitted would make it a bit lighter, or is there a master cylinder that would lighten it, its very hard work driving in town traffic and i have muscles in my left leg like incredible hulk,hope you can help

You can get clutch servo kits.

do they work on vacuum like brakes ?

peter8315 said:

do they work on vacuum like brakes ?

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Yes, there has been a recent post about it.

just read it datatec, it also advises fitting a 300tdi clutch pedal, and a v8 master cylinder

removing the damper certainly doesnt make it lighter.

dampers(fluid) are used for several purposes, stopping harshness transmitted thru pedal,
slowing fluid return , from slave to ease engagement. some even allow for longer pedal travel to give softer feel . None give any servo assistance