Department
Clutch
The clutch department lists 312 parts from $11 to $1923 for vehicles built from 1963-2023. It covers clutch discs, pressure plates, flywheels, release bearings and the hydraulic or cable parts that work the clutch, plus flex plates for automatic transmissions. Select your vehicle to see the parts that fit.
Part types
What this department covers
The friction side includes 32 clutch discs, 30 pressure plates, 32 flywheels and 38 release bearings. To operate the clutch there are 44 clutch master cylinders, 36 slave cylinders and 32 clutch cables. Flex plates, which connect the engine to the torque converter on automatic transmissions, are listed here too. Brands include LUK, Sachs, ATP, Exedy, Dorman and Rhino Pac. Chevrolet has the widest coverage, especially the S10, Camaro and Corvette, and there are parts for Ford, Jeep, Porsche, Volkswagen and Honda as well.
Signs of a worn clutch
A slipping clutch lets engine speed rise without the vehicle speeding up, most often in higher gears or under load. Other signs are a clutch that engages very high in the pedal travel, a burning smell, chatter when pulling away, or grinding when you shift. A squeal or whir that changes when you press the pedal often points to the release bearing. A pedal that sinks to the floor or feels spongy suggests a leak in the master or slave cylinder, and a stretched cable can cause poor release.
Buying clutch parts together
Replacing a clutch means removing the transmission, so most owners replace the disc, pressure plate and release bearing together, and resurface or replace the flywheel at the same time. Check the fitment table for engine, transmission model and drive type, since disc diameter and spline count vary. Dual mass flywheels are usually replaced rather than resurfaced. After working on a hydraulic clutch, bleed the system to remove air. Support the vehicle securely on jack stands before you go underneath, and use a transmission jack for heavy gearboxes.
Clutch questions
Should I replace the flywheel with the clutch?
Inspect it at minimum. A flywheel with heat spots, cracks or deep scoring should be resurfaced or replaced, or the new clutch may chatter or slip. Dual mass flywheels are not normally resurfaced. Since the transmission is already out, many owners replace it while they are in there.
What does a bad slave cylinder feel like?
A failing slave cylinder can make the pedal feel soft, sink toward the floor or fail to release the clutch fully, which causes hard shifting or grinding. Look for fluid at the bellhousing or the cylinder. Some slave cylinders sit inside the bellhousing, so the transmission has to come out.
Can I replace just the clutch disc?
You can, but it is rarely worth it. The pressure plate and release bearing wear alongside the disc, and the labor is the same either way. Replacing the matched parts together usually saves money compared with removing the transmission twice.