The LuK brand Clutch Pressure Plate (basket) connects and disconnects the flywheel and driven plate, causing the clutch to engage or disengage. The efficiency of the entire clutch system depends on the good condition of this part.

On one side, the plate is attached to the flywheel, and on the other, it contacts the release bearing with a return spring. It is made of high-strength steels, cast iron or soft metal ceramics.

The basket includes the following structural elements: pressure plate, diaphragm spring and casing.

1. TRANSIT Bus (72E, 73E)
2. 2000-3500 Hatchback (SD1)
3. MGB GT
4. 164 (164)
5. 164 Saloon (164)
6. STAG
7. 90 (LDV)
8. DISCOVERY I (LJ)
9. RANGE ROVER I
10. RANGE ROVER
11. 110/127 (LDH)
12. DEFENDER Station Wagon (L316)
13. DEFENDER SUV (L316)
14. DEFENDER Cabrio (L316)
15. 88/109 MK III Closed Off-Road Vehicle
16. 88/109 MK III Open Off-Road Vehicle
17. 88/109 MK III Soft top
18. LANDROVER MK III Open Off-Road Vehicle
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The functionality of the clutch pressure plate

When the clutch is disengaged, the pressure plate presses on the driven one, pressing it against the flywheel. When the clutch is engaged, it releases the clutch disc, which begins to rotate. The diaphragm spring provides sufficient force to align the flywheel and disc, thereby transmitting torque. In appearance, it resembles petals, on which the release bearing presses from the outside. From the inside, the spring is attached to the casing by bolts with support rings.