What makes up the hub of a clutch disc?
What makes up the hub of a clutch disc?
A clutch disc is made up of a main plate, to which friction material is connected. The main plate is also connected to two retaining plates, which surround the clutch hub. The retaining plates are held together with stop pins, and when the retaining plates move they press on the springs inside the hub.
What makes up a Yonaka performance clutch disc?
This video features a 6 puck Yonaka Motorsports performance clutch for B-series Honda motors. A clutch disc is made up of a main plate, to which friction material is connected. The main plate is also connected to two retaining plates, which surround the clutch hub.
How are the retaining plates held together in a clutch?
The retaining plates are held together with stop pins, and when the retaining plates move they press on the springs inside the hub. The springs are used to cushion the clutch engagement, and this is dampened out by the friction disc sandwiched between the two retaining plates.
What should I do before installing a clutch disc?
• Always clean the pressure plate and flywheel surfaces with brake cleaner or acetone before installation. • Always check a new clutch disc for proper fitment on the transmission input shaft prior to installation.
What causes a clutch to not engage fully?
A clutch that doesn’t engage fully, or slips under heavy load, is the normal failure mode of a worn out friction disc of pressure plate that has lost its tension. When you press the clutch, your foot counters the diaphragm spring which presses the friction disc to the flywheel.
How does a clutch disc work with flywheel and pressure plate?
The clutch disc is a piece that works along with the flywheel and pressure plate to drive a car with a manual transmission.
Which is the best side of a clutch disc?
The design distributes pressure plate clamping force evenly over the friction surface on one side of the clutch disc. The flywheel side of the disc (shown here) has a segmented friction facing that concentrates clamping pressure and maximizes holding capacity. This combination provides smooth drivability, maximum longevity, and awesome grip.
