Clutch Masters 850 Twin Disk – A4/Passat 1.8t

Description

Note: Customer must remove OEM guide/seal tube, then cut 1″ off the end and reinstall it when installing the hydraulic bearing.

 

Hardware Options:

• Standard Flywheel bolts and Pressure Plate Bolts
• Custom Clutch Masters ARP Flywheel Bolts

 

Flywheel Friction Locks
Keep your high-performance engine protected with Flywheel Friction Locks or FFLs for short, by Clutch Masters. Designed to prevent costly damage that can occur when a flywheel comes loose, the Flywheel Friction Lock uses an advanced nickel-coated steel substrate with partially embedded diamond particles to create an extra layer of vastly increased friction between the flywheel and crank. This innovative solution minimizes your risk of the flywheel welding itself to the crankshaft if it comes loose, which can save you from extensive repairs or even crankshaft replacement.

Whether you’re driving a racing car or a tuned street vehicle, having a secure flywheel is essential for maintaining peak performance. By installing the Flywheel Friction Lock, you safeguard your engine’s crank against wear and tear for a smoother, more reliable driving experience. With precision engineering and trusted durability, Clutch Masters’ Flywheel Friction Lock is the smart investment every car enthusiast needs to truly protect their powertrain.

Don’t wait for damage to wreak havoc on your vehicle. Upgrade with Flywheel Friction Locks today and drive with confidence.

Description
Sometimes it takes a leap in technological advancement to solve those problems. One issue a lot of high powered cars can run into is the possibility of the flywheel coming loose. Flywheels can come loose for a variety of reasons, but once this happens you can pretty much kiss your crank goodbye. Typically if the flywheel comes loose it will end up welding (fretting) itself to the crankshaft and typically damages the crank beyond repair. This can end up being an incredibly costly problem.

Clutch Masters teamed up with global engineering powerhouse, 3M, to offer their friction shim technology specially developed for flywheel applications to provide that extra level of protection. Dubbed Flywheel Friction Locks, our FFLs consist of a nickel-coated steel substrate with partially embedded diamond particles. When placed between the flywheel and crank, the diamonds “bite” into each surface. With an installed thickness of .006″-.009″ an FFL will not significantly alter assembly spacing. FFLs are easy to assemble and can be reused after disassembly.

To sum that up, by installing a Flywheel Friction Lock you give yourself a much better chance of the flywheel not coming loose in the first place, and if for some reason it does, you’ll have an extra layer of very hard steel that can prevent the flywheel from damaging your crankshaft. It has been proven that our FFLs offer a simple and cost-effective way to reliably handle up to 5× higher shear forces and transmit up to 5× higher torque than conventional systems with no other modifications.