7 Reasons Why NOT to buy a centerforce clutch

[FC Zach]

Originally Posted by daleclark

It might be good for other cars, but over the years I've found the Centerforce clutches to be primarily a marketing gimmick. They don't hold much power and aren't that well built, yet they're pricey. No thanks.

Dale

This may be true, Ive bought two of them. The first one I had on my daily for many many years and the second clutch was for my 2nd gen. I've never had any issue with either of mine. I've inspected the clutch on the Mazda after being installed for well over 5 years sometime last year and saw no visual defects. I absolutely love the pedal feel of the Centerforce DF clutch!

Now, with that being said. . I wouldn't buy another. Even though I may not have experienced any problems, that doesn't mean this couldn't happen to me either and those pictures are enough reason to deter me from ever wanting another (I was always skeptical about the Kevlar patches and how they were mounted). I would've guessed that those would have released before the carbon side let go.

Thanks for sharing the pics, I'll be in the market for an Exedy clutch next and at the moment I'm reminded that I should invest in a good quality shield like the unit Goopy produces http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...ad.php?t=14846