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McLeod Racing has a rich history as a leader in the performance automotive aftermarket clutch and driveline products. McLeod is a leading global supplier of clutch kits, clutch components, hydraulic bearings, flywheels, bellhousings and other performance driveline products. McLeod Racing is proud to have been providing cutting edge products, and industry leading service to the world’s foremost performance automotive, light truck and racing enthusiasts since 1971. In 2008, Professional NHRA Driver and entrepreneur Paul Lee acquired McLeod Racing, inspiring change to expand into new markets and widen the product line beyond its traditional applications while maintaining McLeod Racing’s high standards for excellence. McLeod Racing has a rich tradition of producing the very highest quality and most innovative clutches on the market. Offering cost effective products, backed with world-class service, McLeod Racing products range from performance street replacement clutches to race ready units capable of handling 3000 hp. So whether you have a daily driver or a full race machine, McLeod has you covered.
Clutch and Transmission » Discs and Friction Plates
Clutch Discs and Friction Plates
What is a clutch disc or friction plate?
Clutch discs are also be described as friction plates. A friction clutch plate is used in manual transmission vehicles to allow the transmission input shaft and engine to run at the same speed when rotating. When the clutch is engaged, the friction plate is sandwiched between the engine flywheel and a steel pressure plate that is bolted to the flywheel. The friction between the discs of the two bodies allow the transmission of torque from the engine to the driveline.
What are friction plate discs made of?
Friction plates, also known as clutch discs, consist of a metal plate bonded with a friction material.