Clutch Plates

The clutch plate is a thin steel disc. They are responsible for the making the clutch work. For the clutch to slip in a smooth and quiet way the disc is covered with a material similar to that of a brake lining.

Types of Clutch Plates

• Plain Plate: They are simple plates. They have teeth on their inner circumference and is the inner housing.
• Friction Plate: They have a layer of materials, usually made of kevlar or cork which can cause friction. They have teeth along their outer circumference and is the outer housing.

Characteristics of Clutch Plates

• Automotive Clutch Plates should have a high heat tolerance.
• They should have high density and high friction features.
• The finish of a clutch plate should be consistent.

Materials used for making Clutch Plates
Usually, clutch plates are made of the following materials:

• Steel
• Kevlar

Maintenance of Clutch Plates

• Both the plain and frictional plates should be replaced whenever the clutch is repaired.
• The plain plates, usually made from cork, should be soaked overnight with so that they wont stick together after repairing.
• The frictional clutch plates should be given a proper rub with a sand paper.