AP clutch rebuild/recon services
Discussion
I am just about to have my clutch sent off to Competition Clutches in Hunslet, Leeds. They can replace clutch plates to any spec, but I don't think that every component can be refurbed. Best to phone up and check. There is a real cost advantage to this route....and will wait to see if anyone thinks this is a false economy...............
I had the first Clutch changed at 32K.
Second broke after another 30K.
I fitted the third which has now lasted another 40K.
I worry that peeps don't re-set the adjuster rod to the Master Cylinder when they put new friction plates in and, hence, put too much pressure on the fingers.
Just my experience and opinion
Second broke after another 30K.
I fitted the third which has now lasted another 40K.
I worry that peeps don't re-set the adjuster rod to the Master Cylinder when they put new friction plates in and, hence, put too much pressure on the fingers.
Just my experience and opinion
The first one was done by John at David Gerald, Inkberrow, Worcs who was very good.
I did the second.
I did the second.
Had my plates relined by http://custombrakes.co.uk/
The cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
The cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
gruffalo said:
Just been given an estimate of £120 per disc, depending on material. That's going to end up quite pricey with shipping and VAT on top.They're based in Hunslet Leeds, so I guess they are also known as Competition Clutches?
ukkid35 said:
gruffalo said:
Just been given an estimate of £120 per disc, depending on material. That's going to end up quite pricey with shipping and VAT on top.They're based in Hunslet Leeds, so I guess they are also known as Competition Clutches?
Edited by Tanguero on Wednesday 17th August 14:11
fatjon said:
Had my plates relined by http://custombrakes.co.uk/
The cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
What specs did you give them for thickness and material?The cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
Sorry for the late reply, have been sunning my ample ass by a pool in Greece.
IIRC 7.2mm total thickness. It required a little pedal adjustment to get it to disengage but after a couple of hours of deliberate abuse it was fine with the pedal adjusted back to where it was. This was with a Raceproved cover with the better fingers and a light flywheel from TVR Power. Still working lovely after several months.
IIRC 7.2mm total thickness. It required a little pedal adjustment to get it to disengage but after a couple of hours of deliberate abuse it was fine with the pedal adjusted back to where it was. This was with a Raceproved cover with the better fingers and a light flywheel from TVR Power. Still working lovely after several months.
Mr Cerbera said:
I had the first Clutch changed at 32K.
Second broke after another 30K.
I fitted the third which has now lasted another 40K.
I worry that peeps don't re-set the adjuster rod to the Master Cylinder when they put new friction plates in and, hence, put too much pressure on the fingers.
Just my experience and opinion
agreedSecond broke after another 30K.
I fitted the third which has now lasted another 40K.
I worry that peeps don't re-set the adjuster rod to the Master Cylinder when they put new friction plates in and, hence, put too much pressure on the fingers.
Just my experience and opinion
the clutch pedal needs to set so you don't overstroke it - otherwise the fingers don't last
on mine I added a pedal stop behind the carpet to provide a more positive stop, as well as adjusting the pedal so it only just clears with it on this stop
fatjon said:
Had my plates relined by http://custombrakes.co.uk/
The cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
They've just quoted me £130++ for the pair, and since I have a spare pair of discs I'll probably give that a goThe cover was one of the Raceproved ones with the better fingers, showed no sign of wear at all so I was buggered if I was going to spend a grand on a full clutch. Cost me £75.00 for the pair, works prefectly.
My old ones aren't slipping yet, but while the gearbox is off it would seem foolish not to put fresh discs in
I'm fairly certain the AP part number is CP5351-1, which is DP215S/CORG-1.00x23-7.11
215mm diameter, Sprung Centre, Organic, 1" 23 spline, 7.11mm thickness approx £150++ each
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