This is absolutely the case on five of my cars. Specified clutch gap is 0.016” - 0.020”. Had a car where the AC would kick off after 20 minutes of operation, and wouldn’t re-engage. Clutch gap was 0.035“.In some compressors, the compressor clutch gap can actually be check and adjusted for better performance.
The increase in gap mimics a weak compressor.
Dealer recommendation was a new compressor. $1,300 parts and labor.
I bought a $50 clutch tool, and a $5 shim kit. Disassembled the clutch with the compressor in the car, set the gap to 0.016”. Took about an hour (some parts had to be removed for access).
Works great.
Checked, then adjusted, every other similar compressor.