clutch question

[kazuma]

Okay so I made the mistake of buying a used clutch last year and at first it worked fine but this year when I tried to drive the car after 15-20 minutes of driving I can rev but the car wont move. So I came home and did the old 4th gear test. I stopped after a drive, put the car in 4th and let out the clutch to find out the car stays on and doesnt stall! so I knew my clutch was toast.

anyways I took the clutch out and this is how it looks.





here is the pressure plate(sorry I suck at taking pics )

now I believe and the people I've shown this to believe the disc is done but the pressure plate is reusable and I want more opinions on the matter.

by the way this is a nismo 350z clutch disc and pressure plate. its being used on a ka-t with a rb20 flywheel.

[Jables]

Would definetly depend on if the plate is flat. Throw a straight edge across the plate and see if you have a true flat surface. If you can see light from under the straight edge that means the plate is dished. Now depending on how much dish you have in the plate ( this can be measured using a feeler gauge ) would really give the yes or no answer to using the plate again. In most situations its not always a good idea to mix and match old with new. Not saying it won't work just saying its not the best of ideas. With mixing new with old you really cut down on the life of the clutch. If you have any questions feel free to post them up or even email me. I'd be more then happy to answer anything i can.

[vdub62387]

word of advice never buy a used clutch, its like buying used brakes

[liquid_cool]

better word of advise...change out the plate for a new one anyways..since your runnin a ka-t..id sugest supin a little heavyer and more grippy like a 6 puck..just my opinion..but you might wana reaserch torque load ratings for clutches allso before you buy..allways get sumpin you can grow into (with mods) not sumpin that is just enough..good luck

[del82]

better word of advise...change out the plate for a new one anyways..since your runnin a ka-t..id sugest supin a little heavyer and more grippy like a 6 puck..just my opinion..but you might wana reaserch torque load ratings for clutches allso before you buy..allways get sumpin you can grow into (with mods) not sumpin that is just enough..good luck

This guy's grammar would make a four year old grimace, but he's actually mostly correct. You'll be much better off with more than you need in a clutch, not just for later upgrades, but for longevity as well. Though, you'll want to be careful about the puck-type clutches, they are harder to operate and beyond that many of them don't use sprung hubs, so they're kind of a nightmare in the streetability department.

[Fibre guy]

Wouldn't reuse it. Don't cheap out and buy an Ebay one either.