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How to you tell if a clutch disk is too worn (via observation)?

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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#737172
Might seem like a stupid question, but on the clutch disk, i can see where the rubbing bit is.

But how much is too much. how thick should they be to be safe? how thick are they usually to start with? where do i measure from?

seems alright. no rust, no oil, no environmental exposure.

One would say well its a perishable item anyways, just replace it. and they aren't all that expensive. but at the same time too, if its still got half or more life left, how often do you replace a clutch anyways? might last a bit longer, and it doesn't take long to undo 4 bolts and change it anyways if it does go kapoot...

But if its passed its happy days, i wouldn't question a newie...

(its a 200mm spring type from a type 3. was working great. HD definitely an upgrade consideration, but there is no wildly extra ordinary hp pushing it, and it was pushing a heavy type 3 wagon initially)
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#737174
photo! IMO its not about thickness, its about wear... if its really smooth , its probs not going to work well.

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#737185
best way is if you have no adjustment left if its out if it under 2mm from to plate and to replace it is best a bugger of a job to pull the motor out because you were trying to save a dollar
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Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#737202
best trick is to use a 7mm open ended set spanner if this slides onto the clutch plate its time to renew the clutch plate....cheers steve

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#737209
As some of the girls 'might' say, it's not the size but how thick.
As Steve said, but also you can see one side of the friction disc/material worn more than the other looking at the edge is another good indicator.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#737213
you may also save an engine pull later as replacing it now at least you know its new and will last the distance

relace all the bits clutch plate pressure plate and thrust race

was the clutch slipping or as Matt say its the thickness that counts
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