Clutch Part Information

We proudly offer a broad selection of Brand New Clutch Kits for domestic and import cars & trucks. Each kit includes everything you'll need to do the job right. You get a new Pressure Plate, Clutch Disc, Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing, and even the alignment tool. (*Some applications new pilot bearing is not required. Not all kits include alignment tool.)

Rebuilt and remanufactured clutches just don't measure up to our OEM Quality, or better, new specifications. And when you buy NEW parts there's no "core charge" involved and you don't have to worry about returning your old parts.

Learn more about these different clutch parts below:

Pressure Plate Assemblies

The pressure plate assembly is secured to the flywheel via bolts connecting the cover stamping to the flywheel. During engagement, the pressure plate assembly clamps the disc assembly against the flywheel, transmitting engine power to the transmission.

During disengagement, power flow is interrupted when the pressure plate no longer clamps the disc against the flywheel. Instead, the pressure plate lifts away from the flywheel, creating a gap large enough for the disc to disengage from the flywheel, enabling the driver to shift gears.

Disc Assemblies

The disc assembly is mounted to the input shaft, between the pressure plate assembly and the flywheel. During engagement, the disc slides forward on the input shaft and becomes solidly clamped, or “engaged”, between the flywheel and the pressure plate assembly. During disengagement, the disc is no longer engaged. Although the pressure plate assembly and flywheel continue rotating, the input shaft and disc are no longer being rotated by the engine.

Pilot Bearings & Bushings

Pilot bearings and bushings serve as a guide and seat for the transmission input shaft during engagement and disengagement when the flywheel and pressure plate assembly turn at speeds different than the input shaft and disc assembly, the pilot bearing rotates.
Even though pilot bearings/bushings are only a small portion of the total cost of a typical clutch replacement, a new pilot should be included with each clutch replacement.

Problems caused by a worn or damaged pilot such as excessive noise, misalignment, and imbalance are not worth the labor cost to remove and replace the bell housing and transmission.

What’s more, these problems may eventually cause considerable damage that would require a complete clutch system replacement.

Release Bearings

Release bearings are designed to pivot forward and compress the pressure plate levers, which disengages the clutch system. Although release bearings are all designed for the same basic function, they come in many shapes and sizes because they must work in conjunction with a variety of actuation systems.

For example, angular contact bearings are matched with hydraulic systems, and are designed to remain in “constant contact” with the clutch diaphragm spring fingers. As a result, these bearings utilize a self-centering feature that compensates for misalignment by centering the bearing equally on the diameter of the diaphragm spring fingers. This reduces noise, heat, vibration, and bearing wear while increasing the life of the clutch system.