Do you have to balance clutch and flywheel?
Do you have to balance clutch and flywheel?
It is best to have the flywheel checked and rendered 0 balance when you install it, and have the new clutch plate balanced to the flywheel as well. I have installed new Centerforce and Spec clutch plates in my car and both needed a little weight added to the clutch plate to make the balance right.
When do I need to change the flywheel?
You will rarely need to replace the flywheel, but the flywheel should be resurfaced whenever the clutch disc is replaced in a high-mileage car, and that can be easily done when the clutch assembly has been removed.
How much does a flywheel and clutch kit cost?
The lightweight flywheel and clutch kit used in the video is a hair over $1500. A standard OE clutch kit with the lightweight flywheel is a hair under $1000. Factor in any other tools, cleaning supplies, and snacks, and the job’s cost could near $2000. However, it’ll still be cheaper than a shop performing the job.
Is the clutch disc the same as the flywheel?
Clutch The clutch assembly consists of the clutch arm or actuator, the clutch disc and the release bearing. The flywheel is the interface between the clutch mechanism and the transmission. The clutch disc can become worn; this is a normal consequence of driving, and will occur at intervals of 60,000-100,000 miles, depending on driving conditions.
It is best to have the flywheel checked and rendered 0 balance when you install it, and have the new clutch plate balanced to the flywheel as well. I have installed new Centerforce and Spec clutch plates in my car and both needed a little weight added to the clutch plate to make the balance right.
You will rarely need to replace the flywheel, but the flywheel should be resurfaced whenever the clutch disc is replaced in a high-mileage car, and that can be easily done when the clutch assembly has been removed.
The lightweight flywheel and clutch kit used in the video is a hair over $1500. A standard OE clutch kit with the lightweight flywheel is a hair under $1000. Factor in any other tools, cleaning supplies, and snacks, and the job’s cost could near $2000. However, it’ll still be cheaper than a shop performing the job.
How to tell which side of clutch disc is the flywheel side?
If your clutch disc does not have a decal indicating which side of the clutch disc is the flywheel side, please contact a Centerforce technical representative at (928) 771-8422. -Always use a pilot tool to align the clutch disc to the pressure plate and flywheel.
