The clutch plate connects the clutch to the gearbox and is also called the heart of the clutch. The part is located somewhere between the flywheel and the pressure group. The clutch will wear out over time. A clutch often lasts about 120,000 miles (equiv. 200,000 kilometres). Please note, the time your clutch lasts strongly depends on your driving style and the type of roads you use. However, the clutch plate has no prescribed replacement period. If it is worn out, it needs to be replaced. We definitely recommend against continue driving with a worn clutch plate or other problems with the clutch. Driving on can lead to more damage to your car or unfortunate accidents.
Worn clutch plate symptoms
The clutch of the car is widely used. The clutch is a moving part and therefore very susceptible to wear. A worn clutch plate is certainly recognisable. A worn clutch plate can be recognized by the following:
- Slipping clutch;
- Clutching can?t be disabled;
- Vibrations and shocks when using the clutch;
- Switching gears doesn?t work;
- Strange noises while using the gear lever.
Causes of a worn clutch plate
There are various causes that make the clutch wear faster. This can be caused due to driving on poor maintained roads. But it can also be caused by water, dirt or oil that has penetrated the clutch housing. A defect on the clutch can also be caused by a sporty or poor driving style. When the clutch is worn, you can order a clutch plate of clutch kit at Winparts. You can do the clutch replacement yourself or have it replaced at a garage.
Buy a clutch kit or clutch plate
Buying a new clutch kit or a single clutch plate is easy at Winparts. Just enter your number plate and the right clutch plates for your car will be displayed. You can also choose to purchase a clutch kit. The thrust bearing and clutch pressure plate are often included with a clutch kit. Clutch plates and clutch kits are available from different top brands such as LUK clutch, Kawe, Valeo and Sachs. For more clutch parts such as clutch releasers, clutch cylinders or clutch cables