Clutch Pressure Plates
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- Sachs®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Sachs®. Each Sachs clutch kit and component is OE matched and provides consistent quality. Sachs has a full range of clutch products. The total program includes: kits, covers, discs, bearings, flywheels, forks,...Manufactured on same production line as original equipment clutch componentsMeets or exceeds OEM standards$34.90 - $933.41
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Transmission Clutch Pressure Plate BoltGM Genuine Parts™ Transmission Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt by ACDelco®.GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory componentOffering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE$1.06 - $9.25
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Clutch Pressure PlateGenuine GM Parts™ Clutch Pressure Plate by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco 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$3.89 - $210.76
- Mopar®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Mopar®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$24.84 - $1,050.40
- Genuine®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Genuine®. If your transmission is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$20.98 - $580.18
- Luk®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Luk®. The clutch pressure plate, together with the flywheel and the clutch disc, form a friction system mounted to the flywheel via bolts through the clutch housing. It employs a release system to interrupt and...Weight optimizedLong service life$119.38 - $539.14
- AISIN®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by AISIN®. 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...Aisin’s "Hot Seating" process stabilizes performance of the diaphragm springDiaphragm Spring Turnover (DST) type cover improves release of pressure plate$47.11 - $199.29
- EXEDY®Hyper Multi Carbon Pressure PlateHyper Multi Carbon Pressure Plate by EXEDY®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by EXEDY features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$358.90 - $462.58
- EXEDY®Hyper Multi Clutch CoverHyper Multi Clutch Cover by EXEDY®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by EXEDY features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$824.23 - $922.16
- EXEDY®Hyper Multi Intermediate PlateHyper Multi Intermediate Plate by EXEDY®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by EXEDY features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$253.45 - $305.56
- EXEDY®OEM Clutch CoverOEM Clutch Cover by EXEDY®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Exedy features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Manufactured on same production line as original equipment clutch componentsMeets or exceeds OEM standards$77.85 - $687.95
- ACT®Heavy Duty™ Clutch Pressure PlateHeavy Duty™ Clutch Pressure Plate by ACT®. This pressure plate features an exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All ACT diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating process...Light to moderate pedal effort, positive engagementAvailable disc life extended by ACT's exclusive diaphragm design$232.00 - $841.00
- ACT®MaXX Xtreme Clutch Pressure PlateMaXX Xtreme Clutch Pressure Plate by ACT®. This product is an ACT pressure plate that uses exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating...Light to moderate pedal effort, positive engagementAvailable disc life extended by ACT's exclusive diaphragm design$367.00 - $390.00
- ACT®Sport™ Clutch Pressure PlateSport™ Clutch Pressure Plate by ACT®. This product uses exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating process for unparalleled...Light to moderate pedal effortAvailable disc life extended by ACT's exclusive diaphragm design$206.00 - $314.00
- ACT®Xtreme Clutch Pressure PlateXtreme Clutch Pressure Plate by ACT®. This product is an ACT Xtreme pressure plate that uses exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage,...Moderate to heavy pedal effort, positive engagementAvailable life extended by ACT's exclusive diaphragm design$290.00 - $918.00
- Crown®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$75.34 - $218.98
- AMORTEX®Clutch Pressure PlatePressure Plate by Amortex®. 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,...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$85.67 - $119.63
- Centerforce®I Series Clutch Pressure PlateI Series Clutch Pressure Plate by Centerforce®. The Centerforce I Clutch Series is designed as a high-quality entry-level performance clutch for those in need of a superior stock replacement. Using the patented Centerforce centrifugal...Patented centrifugal weight designHigh quality friction material$139.95 - $339.95
- Centerforce®II Series Clutch Pressure PlateII Series Clutch Pressure Plate by Centerforce®. The Centerforce Clutch Series II utilizes a full facing disc with premium friction materials and a pressure plate with patented centrifugal weights. Furthermore, static clamp load is...Patented centrifugal weight designPatented ball bearing pressure plate$214.95 - $349.95
- Fuji®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Fuji®. 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...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$71.97 - $387.58
- ARP®Pressure Plate Bolt KitPressure Plate Bolt Kit by ARP®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ARP features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$13.21 - $35.23
- Mopar®Clutch Pressure Plate BoltClutch Pressure Plate Bolt by Mopar®. 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...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$0.99 - $26.24
- Genuine®Pressure Plate BoltPressure Plate Bolt by Genuine®. 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...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$2.53 - $5.43
- Original Equipment®Pressure Plate BoltPressure Plate Bolt by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$0.92 - $4.67
- EXEDY®Clutch Pressure Plate RingClutch Pressure Plate Ring by EXEDY®. EXEDY GlobalParts (Formally Daikin Clutch USA) Friction Disc are top of the line, brand new OEM Flywheels, build specifically for your vehicle. Trust your vehicle to nothing but the best with EXEDY...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$154.98
- Pioneer Automotive®Clutch Pressure Plate BoltClutch Pressure Plate Bolt by Pioneer Automotive®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it...Made to deliver reliable service for a long timeRugged construction to withstand harsh conditions$11.04 - $16.14
- Ford Performance®Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt KitClutch Pressure Plate Bolt Kit by Ford Performance®. 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...Use with Ford Performance flywheels to align and attach the 10.5" diaphragm-style clutch pressure plate to the flywheel. For 11" clutch application see M-6397-A46This kit includes three dowel pins that are necessary to align and stiffen the pressure plate shell. NOTE: If these dowels are not used the clutch may chatter$19.55
- Ford Performance®Pressure Plate Bolt and Dovel KitPressure Plate Bolt and Dovel Kit by Ford Performance®.$19.93
- McLeod®Pressure Plate Bolt SetPressure Plate Bolts by McLeod®. McLeod pressure plate bolts fasten your pressure plate to your flywheel for durable bolt-on performance. These pressure plate bolts come in various thread sizes and styles to ensure a correct fit for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$22.01 - $38.00
- Valeo®Clutch Pressure PlateClutch Pressure Plate by Valeo®. Replace your worn out transmission part with this reliable component by Valeo to get optimum performance for your vehicle that won't cost you a fortune. This top-notch product is precision designed to...Valeo's Clutch Kit comes with all the necessary components to do a complete clutch installationLong life, smooth engagement, original equipment form, fit and function$28.17 - $46.49
The clutch allows the engine to be disconnected from the manual transmission when the vehicle is stopped and when the driver shifts gears. The clutch assembly consists of the flywheel, clutch disc, clutch pressure plate, and release bearing and is located within the bell housing, which mounts to the engine and supports the transmission. The flywheel is bolted to the engine’s crankshaft and the clutch pressure plate is bolted to the flywheel. The clutch disc is sandwiched between the flywheel and pressure plate and the splined center opening on the disc fits over the splined transmission input shaft.
The clutch pressure plate is the active member of the clutch assembly, providing the clamping force that holds the clutch disc against the flywheel when the clutch is engaged and the means to release the clutch disc and disconnect the engine from the transmission when the clutch is disengaged. Next to the clutch disc, the pressure plate receives the most wear in the clutch assembly. You can restore optimal clutch operation with one of our OE quality replacement clutch pressure plates or improve it with one of our performance units.
A clutch pressure plate consists of a heavy metal pressure ring that contacts the clutch disc friction material, a Belleville spring or a set of coil springs and 3 levers, depending on clutch design, and a sheet metal cover. The clamping force of the pressure plate along with the clutch disc friction material allow the flywheel/disc/pressure plate assembly to turn as one with the engine and transfer all the engine’s power to the transmission input shaft.
When the clutch pedal is depressed, the release bearing is forced against the pressure plate diaphragm spring or levers via hydraulic or mechanical linkage. The diaphragm spring or levers pull the pressure plate away from the clutch disc, thereby disconnecting the engine from the transmission. When the clutch pedal is released, the pressure plate begins to apply pressure to the disc, forcing it against the flywheel. As the disc’s friction material grips the flywheel and pressure plate, it begins to turn and at full engagement spins at engine speed, applying engine power to the transmission input shaft and driveline.
There are 3 types of clutch pressure plates, the diaphragm pressure plate, the Borg & Beck pressure plate, and the Long Style pressure plate. The latter 2 are sometimes referred to as “3 finger” pressure plates. The diaphragm clutch employs a cone-shaped diaphragm spring, also called a Belleville spring, which applies the clamping pressure for clutch engagement and release pressure for disengagement. Cuts in the cone portion create a number of fingers. When the clutch pedal is depressed and the release bearing exerts pressure on the fingers at the center of the spring, the spring flattens out and pivots over a fulcrum ring, pulling the pressure ring away from the clutch disc. When the clutch pedal is released, retracting the release bearing, the spring returns to its cone shape and the perimeter of the spring again forces the pressure ring against the clutch disc.
Both Borg & Beck and Long Style pressure plates have a number of small coil springs arranged over the pressure ring and 3 release levers, hence the 3 finger reference. The coil springs supply the clamping pressure for clutch engagement and the levers are mounted on pedestals. When the clutch pedal is depressed and the release bearing exerts pressure on the levers, they pivot and pull the pressure ring back, compressing the coil springs and releasing the clamping force on the clutch disc. When the clutch pedal is released, retracting the release bearing, the coil springs again force the pressure ring against the clutch disc. Diaphragm pressure plates require less pedal effort than 3 finger pressure plates, they provide smooth engagement, and are more suited to vehicles with cable operated or hydraulic clutch linkage, which is why they are the most common type of OE pressure plate. Borg & Beck pressure plates were used on older vehicles with mechanical, lever type, clutch linkage and Long Style pressure plates are used for racing.
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