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2. The clutch disc exceeds its facing burst speed limit while the
clutch is disengaged for gear selection, and when the clutch is re-
engaged the facing can disintegrate completely. The Facing material
becomes entwined and bound amongst the Pressure Plate (cover assembly)
componentry and restricts the correct operation of the Clutch cover and its
components.
3. It is not possible for the driven plate material to disintegrate while it is firmly
clamped between the pressure plate and the flywheel.
Disintegration can only occur while a clutch is disengaged or slipping due to do
faulty adjustment proceedure during installation.
4. Mis-Shifting a gear while driving at speed can also cause the plate
to accelerate past its facing burst strength as per the previous
paragraphs 1 & 2.
8. Simply dropping a clutch disc on the floor prior to or during installation can impact
and easily crack the facing material after a short operational period.
Addendum:
Because the Clutch Pressure plate (Cover Assembly) is less efficient than the Flywheel
as a Heat Sink the Cover side linings operating temperatures will be greater and that
particular lining will be more likely to carbonize, become brittle and BURST from
excessive heat damage.