Chevy Impala Clutch Discs

The last Chevy Impala with a manual gearbox and mechanical clutch rolled off the assembly line many years ago. Why it’s so is because the Impala belongs to big sedans aimed at comfort and luxury rather than economy and driving experience, which makes the automatic transmission more preferable. However, many of the early Impalas had the clutch assembly at their disposal. The principle of the operation of such a device is based on the clutch disc sandwiched between the pressure plate and flywheel. While using a special friction material and substantial area, the disc is capable of slipping and thus transforming a portion of energy coming through it into heat. It enables smooth speed synchronization and gentle start off.

However, the result of that slip is intensive wear of the disc. Clutch discs belong to the most stress-subjected parts of a vehicle, which is why their service life is comparably short. The problem with a worn-out disc exposes itself during aggressive start and upshifts, which it quite simply cannot provide. In this case, RPM will rise without adequate acceleration. Apart from these troubles, an impaired disc can generate various noises. Use one of our high-quality Chevy Impala clutch discs to get all of the issues addressed in the most efficient and reasonable way.