why a paddle clutch?

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Nov 1, 2005 | 07:11 AM

no grip

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From: cheshire

why a paddle clutch?

probably been asked loads of times but why is a paddle clutch able to take more power than a normal clutch?

Nov 1, 2005 | 05:49 PM

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The friction pads on a paddle clutch are made from Cerametalic material which has far more grip than standard or organic material. Because it has more grip only four (or six) pads are needed.

Nov 1, 2005 | 09:35 PM

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Ahh - thats why the pedal is still light then - I thought maybe the spring pressure was much greater

Nov 2, 2005 | 04:48 PM

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The pedal pressure is only affected by the diaphragm springs in the clutch cover/pressure plate, not the springs on the driven plate (the one with the paddles on).

Nov 2, 2005 | 05:37 PM

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can any1 tell me what size the paddle clutch is for a cossie? dia. and thickness
or an ap part number please?

Nov 3, 2005 | 04:41 PM

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http://www.apracing.com/

Nov 3, 2005 | 05:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonie

http://www.apracing.com/

cheers m8 ive been on there for 2 days and couldnt find the info i wanted, lol
i rang them the other day and got the wrong info, lol

they sorted it out today tho.