Gnuman Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 OK, more clutch questions. . . What advantage would ceramic clutches have over organic or semi-metalic discs? Are they worth the price premium? Also does anyone know the clamp pressure of the original pressure plate? would a pressure plate with a higher clamp pressure help when using a regular (organic/semimetalic) clutch? I'm asking these questions so I can be ready for when this clutch goes out. THis is called paying for my mistakes, and trying not to make new ones. . . What I'm considering at the moment is semi-metalic and a heavy pressure plate, unless the ceramic is significantly better (holding power, and longevity). The problems I see with ceramic is that they are usually a 3 puck clutch instead of a complete ring. This may be fine for racing of street performance, but I do not see an advantage at normal RPMs, while I do suspect disadvantages. I have even seen discs advertised as "reduced thickness facing". . . OK, so someone would pay for an already worn out clutch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I think you will find that a higher pressure on a normal clutch lining will work best. Most race-inspired stuff has some downsides that are best avoided in daily cars. I expect any "paddle" clutch to be jerky and a PIA around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 Thanks Setright, do you know the standard clamp pressure by any chance? I cannot find it anywhere. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Sorry, no idea :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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