Uprated clutch with toyota pressure plate?

[Angarak]

Hi all.

 

Had to refurb my clutch master cylinder today so whilst bleeding the clutch I had a nosey at the clutch via the inspection plates.

 

I was under the impression my car has an uprated clutch however I noticed it had a toyota pressure plate.

 

I thought uprated clutches came with their own pressure plate?

 

Is it possible I could have an uprated clutch with a toyota pressure plate?

 

It is a pull type clutch on mine (v160 box)

 

 

Cheers

Simon

Edited November 1, 2014 by Angarak (see edit history)

[RobUK]

I think it depends on the kit... Might be wrong though

[Nic]

It *may* be a modified stock clutch cover and have an 'uprated' friction disc or it could just be a stock clutch.

[a98pmalcolm]

Yer I know Chris Wilson uses modified stock clutches on his upgarde kit. Yes generally uprated clutches use there own pressure plates as they will create more pressure than stock.. I believe thats correct lol

[Chris Wilson]

The diaphragm spring can be uprated, yet still use a new stock cover pressing. having custom pressings done in small quantities is hugely expensive. A lot of uprated clutches actually use used, recycled pressings and friction plates, machining cover's the friction plate is risky though, as it throws out the geo, that's why many aftermarket clutches don't release properly without mashing the clutch pedal into the carpet, or even having to use larger bore master cylinders, or smaller bore slave cylinders.

[Angarak]

Thanks for the replies everyone, its nice to learn something new.

 

The clutch pedal feels normal to me (pressure wise) - no problem changing through the gears, so uprated or not Im not really fussed I just wanted to clarify it.

 

Thanks

Simon