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Advanced FLOW Engineering (aFe Power) is a premier designer and manufacturer of automotive performance upgrade systems and components. Current product lines include cold air intake systems, high performance direct fit and racing air filters, exhaust systems, headers, intercoolers, turbochargers, electronic programmers, diesel fuel systems, torque converters, throttle body spacers, and more. aFe is passionate about providing the most compelling, innovative, and highest performing products that are designed, built, and tested in the USA. aFe was founded in 1999 and has headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Corona, California, USA. Accesspeed has been supplying aFe products to our customers since we opened our doors, and we are proud to offer the wide selection of aFe Power parts and accessories.
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.