When a clutch goes bad what components are most commonly replaced? I know there are 3 components. Flywheel, Disk, and Pressure plate. Is the disk the only thing that needs to be replaced? Ive never worn out a MT clutch, so I'm not familiar with what gets replaced.
What usually goes bad in a Clutch?
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Always a good idea to replace the throwout bearing while you have everything apart.
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There is also a "throwout bearing."
Goes between the fork and the pressure plate.
The only clutch I did I bought a kit that had a disk, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. Then had the flywheel shaved.
Goes between the fork and the pressure plate.
The only clutch I did I bought a kit that had a disk, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. Then had the flywheel shaved.
For best performance it is best to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing. Also it is mandatory to resurface the flywheel if you want to do a good job. Since it's a real pain in the butt to change a clutch it's something you want to do right the first time. If you're really cheap you can just replace the disc but it is likely to chatter.
What happens if you don't resurface the flywheel?
Depending on your application, probably nothing. Back in the day I replaced many clutches and never resurfaced the flywheel.
If it's grooved badly enough it will slip but more than likely it will chatter. It may not do it immediately but 5k miles down the road it likely will.
slave Cylinder in some applications.
When I do a clutch I resurface the flywheel (40 bucks)
Get a clutch kit, and usually replace the Slave Cylinder.
There is no reason to not resurface the flywheel. A clutch can last a long time, may as well do it right it is not that much more money. I take mine to NAPA and they send it to a shop to get redone. Good results over multiple cars.
When I do a clutch I resurface the flywheel (40 bucks)
Get a clutch kit, and usually replace the Slave Cylinder.
There is no reason to not resurface the flywheel. A clutch can last a long time, may as well do it right it is not that much more money. I take mine to NAPA and they send it to a shop to get redone. Good results over multiple cars.
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yep, a long time.
Like 181,000 miles in a 85 Mustang GT!
Like 181,000 miles in a 85 Mustang GT!
I'm with Johnny on this. I've replaced a bunch of clutches and not turned a flywheel. Worked fine on my cars.
But I'd have it surfaced on a customers car.
But I'd have it surfaced on a customers car.
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When a clutch goes bad what components are most commonly replaced? I know there are 3 components. Flywheel, Disk, and Pressure plate. Is the disk the only thing that needs to be replaced? Ive never worn out a MT clutch, so I'm not familiar with what gets replaced.
Add throwout bearing, pilot bearing, fork, and fork pivot to your list.
For a cheap job , you could just throw in a new disc, which will have greater pressure because it it thicker.
But any and all parts should be checked and replaced as necessary. Since it is tough to get in that area, it is best by far to get new parts while it is apart. TBs are iffy to check, so a replacement is always a good idea at this point.
Don't forget moly lube on the splines, pivot, and pilot bearing, if needed.
When a clutch goes bad what components are most commonly replaced? I know there are 3 components. Flywheel, Disk, and Pressure plate. Is the disk the only thing that needs to be replaced? Ive never worn out a MT clutch, so I'm not familiar with what gets replaced.
Add throwout bearing, pilot bearing, fork, and fork pivot to your list.
For a cheap job , you could just throw in a new disc, which will have greater pressure because it it thicker.
But any and all parts should be checked and replaced as necessary. Since it is tough to get in that area, it is best by far to get new parts while it is apart. TBs are iffy to check, so a replacement is always a good idea at this point.
Don't forget moly lube on the splines, pivot, and pilot bearing, if needed.
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