Clutch disc: Key to performance-grade Acura Transmission

Clutch discs are key components of the Acura transmission system. At just a step on the clutch pedal, one set of the Acura clutch discs mounted on the transmission gears engages the other on the rotating shaft of the gearbox. Once both sets of Acura clutch discs are engaged, the torque from the gearbox gets transferred to the drive wheels and drives the car. Generally, the clutch system links two shafts so that they can either be engaged and spin at the same speed, or disengaged and spin at different speeds. It likewise gives drivers full control of the car by streamlining the flow of torque and subjecting it to the input of the driver on the clutch pedal.

Depending on whether a manual or automatic transmission system is installed on an Acura, there are various Acura clutch designs available in the automotive industry. Majority of them are based on a design of two or more friction discs pressed tightly together or against a flywheel using springs. The friction materials used on Acura clutch discs are similar to the material used in brake shoes and pads and usually contain asbestos. Most car owners prefer the manual over automatic transmission because it offers greater control over speed selection for various conditions. When equipped with a manual transmission, the Acura offers greater fuel efficiency and clutch disc slippage is further minimized.
Because of its importance in a clutch assembly, the type of Acura clutch discs often necessitates the need for different clutch kits to be made available in the industry. Trucks and muscle cars generally use a clutch disc with a ceramic friction material, equipping their car with a clutch assembly that has increased traction. These so-called performance clutch discs have high traction and heat tolerance that allows for quicker shifting, but comes at the cost of rough engagements. Smooth performance, on the other hand, is what street cars and sedans require. And this is exactly what the asbestos friction compound of replacement Acura clutch discs provide. Clutch disc choices depend on the power grade of a particular Acura make.