Clutch Linkages & Parts
- URO Parts®Clutch Fork ShaftClutch Fork Shaft by URO Parts®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$75.15
- URO Parts®Clutch Pivot BallClutch Pivot Ball by URO Parts®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$10.35 - $35.43
- URO Parts®Clutch Release Arm BushingClutch Release Arm Bushing by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and durability. It will...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$2.35 - $13.62
- URO Parts®Clutch ShaftClutch Shaft by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and durability. It will help restore...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$26.44 - $69.72
- URO Parts®Clutch SpringClutch Spring by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and durability. It will help restore...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$5.50 - $99.79
- Febi®Adjustable Clutch CableAdjustable Clutch Cable by Febi®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...24 Months/24,000 Miles WarrantyThe finest quality at a great price$36.76
- Febi®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Febi®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Febi features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$42.66 - $52.00
- Febi®Clutch Control Mechanism Push RodClutch Control Mechanism Push Rod by Febi®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...24 Months/24,000 Miles WarrantyThe finest quality at a great price$30.02
- Febi®Clutch Pedal SpringClutch Pedal Spring by Febi®.$4.34
- Steinjager®Clutch Cable YokeClutch Cable Yoke by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$9.99
- Steinjager®Clutch Fork BootClutch Fork Boot by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.54 - $11.79
- Steinjager®Clutch Fork PivotClutch Fork Pivot by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.91
- Steinjager®Clutch Fork SpringClutch Fork Spring by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$7.56 - $7.88
- Steinjager®Clutch Master Cylinder BushingClutch Master Cylinder Bushing by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$7.99
- Steinjager®Clutch Push RodClutch Push Rod by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$12.99 - $13.99
- TSK®Clutch CableClutch Cable by TSK®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You’re in need of clutch/transmission repairs, but...OE quality fluids from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$28.10 - $96.98
- ACP®Clutch Fork Pivot StudFor many years ACP has been in the automobile industry and has grown to become one of the leading manufacturer/distributors of Classic Mustangs. Through the years they've expanded and developed thousands of products for additional...Expertly manufactured from the highest grade materialsMeticulously Tested for the ultimate in quality$20.59
- AMS Auto®Clutch CableClutch Cable by AMS Auto®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed stringent...Designed to make your driving experience safe and comfortableBuilt to meet or exceed the OEM characteristics$20.95 - $49.81
- Clutch Masters®Clutch Hydraulic LineClutch Hydraulic Line by Clutch Masters®. Push the limits of your vehicle with top-notch Clutch Masters products that are perfect for both high-performance street and racing use! Designed using the most sophisticated technology and the...Designed to help you get the most out of your vehicleManufactured from high-strength materials for maximum dependability$26.10 - $58.50
- Ford Performance®Adjustable Clutch CableAdjustable Clutch Cable by Ford Performance®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$63.14
- MTC®Clutch SpringClutch Spring by MTC®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You're in need of clutch/transmission repairs, but...Ideal solution to restore the performance of your vehicleManufactured using high-strength materials for maximum reliability$2.13 - $3.50
- AGA®Clutch Release Fork Lever Pivot PinClutch Release Fork Lever Pivot Pin by AGA®. All German Auto has reproduced this part to factory from a sturdy silicon bronze, making it heat resistant and durable. The AGA Performance Solid Clutch Pivot Pin saves customers from having...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$39.27 - $39.34
- BBK®Aluminum Clutch Quadrant And Cable KitAluminum Clutch Quadrant And Cable Kit by BBK®. These heavy-duty BBK Adjustable Clutch Cable and Aluminum Quadrant Kits eliminate sticky shifts and hard to find reverse gears. These kits will also work on all stock applications to give...Allows Precise Clutch AdjustmentA Must With Stock And Heavy Duty Clutches$79.99 - $169.99
- Blox Racing®Clutch Line KitClutch Line Kit by Blox Racing®. All Blox Racing clutch lines are made using -3AN stainless steel. Each T304 stainless steel braided line is protected with a PTFE (Teflon) lining and PVC coat to resist corrosive fluids inside the...Made with stainless steelEach line is protected with a PTFE lining and PVC coat$60.00
- Blox Racing®Clutch Master Cylinder AdapterClutch Master Cylinder Adapter by Blox Racing®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed usig state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$25.60
- Centerforce®Clutch Release Bearing and Slave Cylinder AssemblyClutch Release Bearing and Slave Cylinder Assembly by Centerforce®. Each Throwout Bearing (Release Bearing) sold by Centerforce is the highest quality available. In most application the bearing is a direct Original Equipment (O.E.)...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$184.95 - $399.95
- Dansk®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Dansk®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Dansk features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$12.13 - $16.53
- Dansk®Clutch Cable Mounting KitClutch Cable Mounting Kit by Dansk®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Dansk features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$5.06 - $6.01
- Dansk®Clutch ShaftClutch Shaft by Dansk®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Dansk features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$9.82 - $23.35
- Fairchild®Firewall Clutch Rod BootFirewall Clutch Rod Boot by Fairchild®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made in the ISO 9001:2008 certified facilityGenuine OE quality at a budget-friendly price$12.57 - $17.79
The clutch linkage connects the driver to the clutch assembly, transforming foot motion that depresses and releases the clutch pedal into clutch disengagement and engagement. There are 2 types of clutch linkage, hydraulic and mechanical, and 2 types of mechanical linkage, cable and pushrod, also called shaft and lever. Clutch operation via hydraulic or cable linkage are the most common OE systems found on modern vehicles, as they offer packaging flexibility that is ideal for use with various drivetrains and engine and transmission/transaxle positions. Pushrod linkage is typically used on rear-wheel drive vehicles, especially older models. Here on our digital shelves you’ll find the components needed to make any clutch linkage system operate like new again or even better.
Hydraulic clutch linkage works in a similar manner to your vehicle’s brake system. The brake master cylinder turns the mechanical pressure exerted by your foot on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure. This pressure acts on the pistons in brake calipers and wheel cylinders to force the brake pads and shoes against the brake rotors and drums, to stop the vehicle. The clutch master cylinder also turns foot pressure into hydraulic pressure, but the pressure is used by a slave cylinder to force a clutch release bearing, sometimes called a throw-out bearing, against the clutch pressure plate, disengaging the clutch.
In addition to the master and slave cylinders and the release bearing, a typical hydraulic linkage system includes a pushrod connecting the clutch pedal to the master cylinder, an interconnecting line or hose that transmits the hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder, and a clutch fork or lever inside the bell housing that takes the force from the slave cylinder and applies it to the release bearing. Some hydraulic linkage systems combine the slave cylinder and release bearing functions in one component called a Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC), which also eliminates the need for a clutch fork. Hydraulically actuated clutches are generally self-adjusting, however on some models the slave cylinder pushrod that connects to the clutch fork or lever and/or the clutch pedal pushrod that connects to the master cylinder can be adjusted.
Cable actuation is the simplest clutch linkage system. The cable housing is attached to the firewall and a bracket on the bell housing and the cable is connected to the clutch pedal at one end and the clutch fork or release lever at the other end. Some vehicles have self-adjusting clutch cable mechanisms, but most clutch cables are adjusted where the cable is attached to the clutch fork or lever. There are many different mechanical pushrod linkage variations but in general a pushrod extends from the clutch pedal to a lever at one end of a bellcrank, sometimes called a “Z bar”, which pivots on mounts at the vehicle frame and on the engine or bell housing. When the clutch pedal is depressed a lever at the opposite end of the bellcrank forces another pushrod against the clutch fork or lever, applying the release bearing. Adjustment for this type of clutch linkage is at the clutch pedal or clutch fork pushrod.
The clutch release bearing is a ball thrust bearing supported on a carrier that slides on a hollow shaft extending from the front of the transmission and encircling the transmission input shaft. The release bearing is attached to a clutch fork or lever that pivots at one end or in the center and is attached to the slave cylinder, cable, or pushrod at the other end. When the clutch is depressed, via linkage the fork/lever forces the release bearing against the clutch pressure plate diaphragm or fingers, disengaging the clutch. The exception to the above are CSCs, which mount to the front of the transmission and apply in response to hydraulic pressure without the need for additional linkage. The release bearing is lubricated during the manufacturing process and cannot be lubricated in the field. It’s the primary clutch linkage wear component and should be replaced whenever the clutch disc and pressure plate are replaced. However, release bearing wear can be accelerated by “riding” the clutch pedal, driving in stop-and-go traffic where the clutch pedal is depressed for long periods, and keeping the clutch pedal depressed while at red lights, which can result in premature failure.
Symptoms of a worn release bearing include noise, vibration felt through the clutch pedal, an increase in required pedal effort, and difficulty shifting. Noise caused by a worn pilot bushing or bearing can sound the same as a that from a worn release bearing. To isolate the source of the noise, run the engine and listen while the clutch pedal is depressed and the transmission is in 1st gear. Noise indicates a worn pilot bushing or bearing or release bearing. If the noise remains when the transmission is shifted to neutral, then the release bearing is bad. However, there are many other linkage defects that can cause clutch operation problems. In hydraulic systems leaks can develop at the master cylinder, slave cylinder and fluid lines/hoses, and air in the system can result in insufficient release bearing application force. Clutch cables can break or stretch and clutch action can become stiff due to cable fraying or if the cable doesn’t move freely within the housing. And clutch fork/lever pivot points and the many pivot points in mechanical pushrod linkage can suffer wear, cracks and breakage.
Clutch diagnosis should start with a visual inspection and a check for proper clutch adjustment. If you’re in need of replacement or performance parts we have the right ones for the job no matter what vehicle or type of clutch linkage you’re working on. We offer clutch linkage components that are manufactured to original equipment specifications, so when repairs are completed you can count on the clutch performance your vehicle was designed to deliver. Here you’ll find release bearings, clutch forks, clutch fork pivots, clutch master cylinders, slave cylinders, concentric slave cylinders, master cylinder & slave cylinder assemblies complete with hydraulic line, hydraulic lines & hoses, clutch cables, cable mounting kits, clutch cable sleeves, clevises, supports, and adjusters, pushrods, bellcranks, bellcrank boots and brackets, and much more.
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