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May 2002
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Re: Brass Button Clutch (what is)
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Wed, 30 October 2002 10:46
 
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Like has been said above.
Heavy Duty clutch is simply a standard friction plate (clutch plate) with a modified pressure plate to apply more pressure, more pressure = better clamping.
A button clutch simply has pucks with friction material, like has been said the pressure plate applies the same pressure to less surface area, which means it grips more. The less pucks you have the rougher the clutch is. A sprung centre simply takes up some of the torque load as you get off the clutch so to not shudder the drivetrain as much, a solid centre has no give and will damage a drivetrain much quicker than a sprung centre, also worse to drive.
There is different materials for button clutches, ceramic being longer wearing and brass being quicker wearing but more grippy. Exedy clutches are mainly ceramic buttons, ceramic also takes a long time to heat up.
Once you get used to a button clutch you can let them out quite easily and smoothly just dont be harsh on them and they are ok to drive, though my next clutch will definitely be a custom twin-plate....my button does annoy me at times.
If you want the best of both worlds, a decent clutch to drive and lots of clamping pressure/surface area then get a twin plate clutch with full face clutch plates...expensive yes but much nicer on your drivetrain also...
Michael
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