Many garage enthusiasts turn their attention to modifying the power-delivery system of their cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats as the temperatures drop. A Clutch Friction Plates replacement often tops the list of upgrades.
The clutch is a spring-loaded clamp between the flywheel and transmission shaft that connects the engine to the drive wheels. It needs to withstand significant abuse and engage and disengage smoothly (racing clutches).
Graphite is a naturally occurring substance with a stable friction co-efficient and excellent abrasion resistance. It is used in clutches and power transmission applications. The materials are blanked and bonded to steel core plates and grooved in various patterns. The grooves promote a more even flow of ATF and dissipate heat generated by the friction process.
Clamp load increase provides higher torque handling without sacrificing the smooth pedal effort and half engagement characteristic of stock clutches. The clutch discs feature spring center dampers to reduce drivetrain shock and are ideal for street performance and light horsepower track use.
This kit comes with a heavy-duty pressure plate and six-puck ceramic hub disc designed to withstand high heat. It’s perfect for drag, pulling and drifting.
High Static
Mathematical models used to evaluate friction behavior omit local effects at very low sliding speeds, such as slanted contact surfaces and thickness deviations of the plates and spline connections. This simplification results in a misunderstanding of the force distribution in the discs and spline connection.
It is therefore important to investigate and measure the influence of steel plate surface finish on the functional behavior of wet disk clutches.
A clutch plate is a component that connects and disconnects two power transmission shafts. It transfers torque in a way that’s controlled both in amount and over time.
Designed to take any level of abuse and still provide an ideal shift, these plates are perfect for high-stress environments like heavy towing, routine off-roading or street/strip performance shenanigans.