Clutch Kits

A clutch kit is a group of manual transmission parts purchased as a unit or assembled piecemeal. When bought together, a clutch kit usually consists of a pressure plate, a clutch disc, and a release bearing. A pilot bearing will be included in specific applications, and many will also come with an alignment tool. Some manual transmissions are designed so that the release bearing is an integral part of the slave cylinder, in which case this will often be included as well. Most clutch kits are designed to the exact specifications as the original parts, though it is sometimes possible to find a performance or racing kit.

A clutch kit provides all the necessary parts to repair the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle. Clutch discs are wear-and-tear items that will eventually need to be replaced, regardless of how carefully a vehicle is driven. While other parts, like the release bearing and pressure plate, may not wear out at the same speed, they may be replaced anyway since removing a transmission is often labor-intensive.