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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Gaz mr-s on September 14, 2018, 11:57

Title: Clutch make
Post by: Gaz mr-s on September 14, 2018, 11:57
I'm about to order a clutch.

Are any better than others, - quality of manufacture? Weight? ie mass. (not pedal weight)
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: smarty72 on September 14, 2018, 12:01
Can't go far wrong with an LUK or Exedy in my opinion...

I have an Exedy and am very pleased with it...
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Brizee67 on September 14, 2018, 12:56
I have a LUK and I love it...it's nice and light [emoji1360]


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Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Ardent on September 14, 2018, 21:31
What B67 said
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Gaz mr-s on September 15, 2018, 12:58
Exedy via ebay 10% off was just over £50.  Thanks for responses.
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: ihs61 on September 25, 2018, 14:59
LUK every time, don't touch anything Chinese
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: shnazzle on September 25, 2018, 17:13
Luk
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: s12vea on September 25, 2018, 19:56
+1 luk
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Joesson on September 25, 2018, 22:43
Quote from: ihs61 on September 25, 2018, 14:59
LUK every time, don't touch anything Chinese

Does the reference to Chinese refer to Exedy?
I had a look on the www at the credentials for LUK and Exedy. Both appear to be well established companies with 50 and 60 years of experience. One is German, the other is Japanese.
It may be that one or the other does have manufacturing facilities in China and I did find that labelled and packaged product could be purchased from China with a minimum order of 1000 units.

The following  introductions are from the respective web sites:

Welcome to LuK
LuK is part of the Schaeffler Group and for five decades LuK has been supplying systems and components for the automotive drive train to customers around the world. Dr. Ing (E.h.) Georg Schaeffler and Dr. Wilhelm Schaeffler founded LuK in 1965 in Bühl / Germany where the company has its headquarters until today.


Founded in Japan by Kazuma Adachi more than 60 years ago, EXEDY Corporation, formerly known as DAIKIN manufacturing, is one of the world's largest original equipment manual transmission and automatic transmission component manufacturers, supplying the leading passenger, light commercial, truck and bus manufacturers.
As OE suppliers to all Japanese passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers, Ford, Chrysler, GM and many other vehicle manufacturers, EXEDY boasts a pedigree unrivalled in terms of quality and affordability.
EXEDY Corporation is an original equipment manufacturer for the following brands:

BMW              Honda                  Subaru
Chery            Hyundai                Suzuki
Daihatsu       Infiniti                   Tata
Dongfeng      Isuzu                     Toyota
Ford               Mazda                   UD Trucks
Fuso              Mercedes-Benz     Volkswagen
GM                 Mitsubishi             Volvo
Great Wall     Nissan                   Yamaha
Hino              Renault

Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: shnazzle on September 26, 2018, 13:23
Can't go wrong with either but people have mentioned judder from the exedy. Anecdotal at best.
LUK has a very light pedal feel but grips well. Good material
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: smarty72 on September 26, 2018, 18:20
I have an Exedy, which also has a light pedal and grips very well.

I've heard other people mentioned clutch judder, but as I recall it always seems to be someone quoting third had info - I can't recall anyone with an Exedy ever saying "don't get an Exedy" - obviously I've stuck my head above the parapet and stand to be corrected [emoji51]

Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to someone else or to fit another...
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: shnazzle on September 26, 2018, 20:50
We installed an Exedy in mulaz's car when we did both of ours and he's very happy with his.

See which one has the best deal and go for it
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Ardent on September 26, 2018, 22:32
Felt the judder on the excedy that was in the blue one. LUK went back in. Transformed.
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: Gaz mr-s on September 27, 2018, 21:49
All these opinions coming 12 days after I bought it.....  ::)   The Exedy I bought is Japan-made.  May be a while before it's fitted though.
Title: Re: Clutch make
Post by: ilovejapcrap on September 28, 2018, 14:15
I'm sure It will be fine

Lots saying LUK, but they are a brand a lot of garages get via Andrew page etc so well known ( I have a luk)

Does not mean yours won't be. Basically I'm saying don't get worried as lots saying luk doesn't mean others are rubbish.


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