Mark, when I replaced mine, I discovered a crack in my other handle that I couldn't otherwise have seen without taking the clutch apart. You may want to look very carefully at the other handle and the clutch side pieces that the handles mount onto for deterioration. I broke mine by accidentally from stepping on it while it was left open. I now make an extra effort make sure I don't inadvertently leave mine open, leaving them very vulnerable to my clumsy feet! BrianW