2014 JSW - South Bend Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kit

[mikerob97]

The time has come to replace the clutch in my 2014 JSW with just over 100K miles. The release bearing was making a horrible (scary) grinding / scraping sound and I am relieved that it is not something internal to the engine...

Has anyone installed a South Bend Stage 2 Daily clutch disc and pressure plate kit? What are your impressions?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Racerman27410]

Whatever clutch you choose make sure you get a dual mass flywheel..... a single mass flywheel will destroy your transmission. DAMHIK!

 

[mikerob97]

Whatever clutch you choose make sure you get a dual mass flywheel..... a single mass flywheel will destroy your transmission. DAMHIK!

Thanks, yes.

I am installing a new DMF (actually comes in the South Bend Stage 2 Daily kit). I do like the SMFs, converted my old 325is many years ago, but I have read nothing but horror stories about converting these CJAA TDi's to a SMF.

 

[mikerob97]

Picked up the JSW today from the shop. The new clutch feels great - much better pedal feel than the stock clutch. Hopefully this clutch will be good for the next 100K miles!