Can a pressure plate break?

[Nikeboy355]

I put a 6 puck unsprung clutch disk with a stock replacement pressure plate and now the clutch won't engage properly...

I changed the clutch hydraulics thinking that was where the problem was but then another 240 guy heard my car and told me he had the same experience when using a stock PP with an upgraded disk... I've also got a welded diff if that makes a difference...

Can a pressure plate break or go bad?... How can I tell once it is out?
If I put back a stock disk will everything be OK?

[atom]

Yes, you can warp/break a pressure plate.

I guess you could check the diaphragm for starters. If the diaphragm is borked then the disc and flywheel wouldn't engage properly (uneven/not enough pressure). Putting a stock disc wouldn't solve anything in that case.

[luisgonz]

Yeah you broke it........I fucken told you.LOL:keke: Just tell everyone I have talked to you Im going to get negative rep because of you.:keke: J/K
I can get you a Pressure Plate to replace the one you broke.:tweak:

[Silverbullet]

yep, my Spec pressure plate broke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ1asOBNrvE

[Nikeboy355]

Got it... Time to get another pressure plate...
I've been procrastinating but now I'm going to get under the damn car and pull that tranny out...

Thanks Luis...

[Grant]

Yes it can break, or even the disc itself. since its unsprung it is creating a lot of shock. There are other possibilities but it still requires that you open it all up.

best not to use a stock pressure plate again!

[bboyt3nsk]

Yes, they can break and fingers will go clear through the bellhousing, good ventilation , I guess. If you arent sure Id just change it out.

[steve shadows]

Got it... Time to get another pressure plate...
I've been procrastinating but now I'm going to get under the damn car and pull that tranny out...

Thanks Luis...

it doesnt happen to be an ACT piece does it...

[k's_silvia2.0]

Aww Gittin what did you do?