Pressure Plate ?

JustAnotherVictim

JustAnotherVictim

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Is there any way to tell if a pressure plate is good?
I'm planning on getting my flywheel resurfaced and I'm trying to find out if I need to get a whole new clutch pack or if I can just get a disc, throwout bearing etc. and be ok.
Will the clutch shop be able to tell me if the plate is any good?
This is my first clutch and I didn't see an answer for this when I searched.

Thanks guys.
 
chriso

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The shop should be able to tell you if the pressure plate is any good. I think there is a procedure for testing in the TSRM with feeler gauges or something like that. I remember seeing something like that in my old MKII TSRM when I had that car. You may have to get the pressure plate turned by a machine shop similar as you would a flywheel or brake rotors.

EDIT: I was going to mention that I wouldn't go through all the trouble of changing out a clutch without using all new parts, including a pressure plate.
 
Facime

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I dont see any good reason to re-use a disk. Just buy the kit as a whole. It should come with a pp, disk, T/O bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. Why go through the hassle of pulling your trans and replacing the clutch if your not gonna use all new parts?

I mean, how much is a disk alone anyway? how much are you saving now to cost yourself later?
 
JustAnotherVictim

JustAnotherVictim

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Noooo, I wasn't saying re-using the disk. :biglaugh:

Just a disk is about $134 a new kit is about $400 for what I plan on making.
I'm using an ACT clutch probably gonna use a 6 or 4-puck. Pilot and throw out bearings are cheap anyways. Already have an alignment tool.

I was saying I was trying to find out if I needed a new pressure plate.
The disk is dead so I know I need a new one. :)
 
Facime

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Ohh oops I mis-read...

But the advise remains the same. Im a cheap ass and well known for being a scrounge when it comes to parts. There are two things I wont scrounge on...brakes and clutches. Brakes 'cause its a life or death deal, and clutches because its just too much of a pain in the pooper to have to redo too soon cause the parts ended up being junk.

But I suppose if the plate was low milage and the surface looked ok with no heat cracks or hot spots...then it would be possible, but not wise.
 
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If there are burn marks in it toss it. Yes you can just buy the disk. Its probably around $130US from toyota. Get a pilot bearing while your at it at least. The throwout is cheap too so get it. The clutch with the forks is the most expensive. I think I paid $250cdn just for that.
 
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