Which clutch is better to put on a VAZ 2110

Technical parameters of the “seven” clutch: classification and parameters

VAZ models are equipped with a single-disc clutch with a central spring. Motorists interested in which clutch is best to install on a VAZ 2107 should take into account that its type depends on the power of the power unit. The units differ in the parameters of the pressure spring, casing and dimensions of the driven disk, and the entire set consists of three elements:

1. Pressure disk.
2. Slave disk.
3. Release bearing.

Pressure plate

On VAZ classics, two types of such mechanisms are used:

• 2103 – for cars with engines up to 1.5 liters.
• 2121 – for cars with engines up to 1.7 liters.

Externally, they are almost identical, they can easily be confused - the diameter of the disk in both cases is 200 mm. However, there are still distinctive signs:

• On product 2121 there is a mark in the form of a six-millimeter hole in one of the slots in the diaphragm spring blade.
• The width of friction linings 2103 is 29 mm, and 2121 – 35 mm.

Driven disk

To decide which clutch is best to install on a VAZ 2107, it doesn’t hurt to know that a “classic” disc is quite easy to distinguish from a “front-wheel drive” one by the bends that partially cover the damper springs. Driven disks are available in two sizes:

• 200x140 – for engines up to 1.5 liters; There are two brands: 2103 and 2107, the latter has asbestos-free linings.
• 200x130 - according to the documentation, the disk is brand 2121 and is designed for the Niva, but installation on the “seven” is also possible. In addition to its size, it features a reinforced damper with reinforced diaphragm springs.

Another noticeable factor is that the 2121 driven disc has a larger number of rivets on the linings than its 2103 counterpart.

Release bearing

The part is supplied complete and has an additional name - release clutch. For “classics”, its marking also begins with a set of numbers 2101. The bearing is visually distinguished by the presence of wire brackets, which is familiar to car enthusiasts who have replaced the working cylinder on a Lada.

A set of clutch parts for Niva can be installed on any classic car. Such parts are designed to withstand heavy loads, and therefore will last longer. The only inconvenience is that the “Nivov” basket will require a lot of effort on the clutch pedal.

What characteristics are important when choosing clutch parts?

Before advising whether to buy a Valeo or Luk clutch kit, we suggest deciding on the key parameters by which, in principle, it makes sense to compare these two premium manufacturers.

• Reliability is determined by the quality of the material from which the clutch parts are made and the confidence in purchasing a genuine product and not a counterfeit.
• Service life depends on resistance to wear, overheating, temperature resistance, additional features of production technology, etc.
• Comfort - expressed in a smooth, soft ride, as well as the presence and quality of dampers that dampen vibrations and vibrations.
• Finally, the features of operation - or rather, the degree of your participation in installation, diagnostics and periodic “intervention”. Depends on which option is closer to you: “set it once and forget it” or regularly check, update and “tweak” parts?

Criteria: which clutch is better to install on a VAZ 2107 car of a classic design?

Based on the recommendations of experts and reviews from car enthusiasts, it is possible to draw up basic principles that must be taken into account when choosing parts for the gear shift control unit. In general terms, the picture resembles wheel alignment adjustment , when any useful recommendation greatly facilitates the process. In addition to the manufacturer's brand, when purchasing a driven disk, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• The plane of the friction linings must be uniform; during visual inspection, scuffs, cracks and chips are unacceptable.
• The presence of oil stains on the disc is strictly prohibited.
• Visually assess the quality of the rivet; the edge of each rivet must be the same; uneven riveting along the edges is unacceptable.
• The splines must be undamaged.
• Check that there is no play on the springs, dampers and linings. The presence of play indicates low-quality assembly of the unit.

A car enthusiast who is interested in which clutch is best to install on a classic VAZ 2107 should pay attention to the markings of the damper plate. Here is a logo made with a laser or hologram, which is an effective measure in the fight against counterfeit products.

Separately, it is worth considering the criteria for choosing a pressure plate for the classic VAZ “Seven”:

• To evaluate the quality of the basket casing, conscientious companies make them using the stamping method. The presence of deep scratches and cuts is a sign of a low-quality part.
• Inspect the quality of the riveting.
• Inspect the level of manufacturing of the cast disk and the machining of its mirror. The presence of microcracks, cavities and unevenness is unacceptable, and, conversely, an ideal surface indicates high-quality material and high-tech processing of the part.

The main causes of clutch failure and how to eliminate them

First of all, you should understand that it is, of course, possible to completely replace the clutch yourself, but this work is quite labor-intensive and takes a lot of free time.

In some cases, simple repairs will help eliminate the cause of the malfunction, and if done correctly, taking into account the advice of professionals in their field, you can extend the machines for a long time.

But before starting repair work, you need to determine what reason led to the breakdown of the mechanism and choose an effective method to eliminate it.

Often the mechanism begins to malfunction and is pulled in different directions. To improve functionality, it is recommended to do the following:

1. Check whether the drive is tensioned sufficiently and adjust it to the desired position.
2. Make sure there is no deformation on the disc. If there is one, you will need to replace it with a new part.
3. Check the operation of the hub; if it jams, you need to wash and lubricate it or replace it with a new element.

Choose the best

The last point in the question of which clutch is best to install on a VAZ 2107 car will be a short review of the most famous clutch kits for classic cars. Differences in brand products lie in reliability and behavior during operation.

Valeo

The well-known company from France is also known for its high-quality brake pads. Judging by the reviews of car owners, the clutch is characterized by soft operation with a clear engagement moment.

Many note the reliability of the new Valeo kits, which often operate without breakdowns for more than 150,000 km. The disadvantage is the high cost.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

Currently, in the Russian and Ukrainian automobile markets, if you don’t know, you can fall for counterfeit products, which will be many times worse in quality than the original. Of course, when purchasing a fake, you cannot demand that the clutch work as well as the original product. Therefore, we will tell you how to distinguish a fake from the original, because today you can stumble upon counterfeits even in trusted stores.

Catalog number corresponding to the original product: clutch suitable for Citroen and Peugeot vehicles

• First of all, it is exploitation. The original Valeo SS works softer than the fake, you will feel it right away. It is extremely reliable and is not afraid of overheating. In practice, the service life of the device is at least 100 thousand km.
• Production. The company's original products are manufactured in France. If a French manufacturer is indicated on the packaging, then there is no doubt that this is the original. Counterfeits on the Russian car market can be found from China, Korea, Russia, European countries, and so on. One way or another, the original products come to us from France.
• The original SS is sealed in a plastic bag, and in the package you can also find a bag with a special lubricating fluid for the splines of the original Valeo production. This is one of the main differences between the original and the fake - counterfeit manufacturers do not equip their products with lubricants.
• CD with instructions. This difference is the main one - the original packaging always includes a disk with instructions for installing the CC.
• Fake products have shinier metal than shown in the photo. “Shrubs” operate on one principle: the brighter and shinier the product, the more likely it is to be bought.
• Price. The average cost of an original today on the Russian car market is at least 2,300 rubles (700 hryvnia). If you find Valeo variants costing from 1,500 rubles, then rest assured that this is a fake.
• Different geometry of clutch disc elements is possible.
• Inscriptions. The original manufacturer has a stricter text font on SS. Counterfeit manufacturers can use more interesting fonts. Also, the lettering may be a little blurry.

The design of the clutch mechanism on the VAZ 2107

Although the clutch performs a simple task, it consists of many component parts. All parts have a corresponding lifespan, so sooner or later the clutch needs repair and adjustment. Before setting up the clutch on the VAZ 2107, you need to understand its structural elements.

Classic cars of the VAZ family are equipped with a dry closed-type clutch mechanism. The device consists of the following elements:

1. The driving part is a driven disk that has splines for transmitting the moment of movement to the gearbox shaft. This rotation is transmitted by friction that occurs between friction linings with the flywheel and the pressure plate.
2. Non-separable mechanism - this unit is called a basket, which is fixed to the flywheel.

The clutch mechanism on the VAZ 2107 is activated by the leftmost pedal in the car's interior. The device is driven by a hydraulic drive. The basis of the hydraulic drive consists of the following components:

• Master and slave cylinders.
• On and off forks.
• Release bearing.

All classic VAZ models, as well as carburetor and injection VAZ 2107, are equipped with a similar clutch design. The only difference is the presence of an auxiliary shield on injection models, the purpose of which is to protect against dirt. To give you an idea of ​​what we're talking about, below is a diagram of the device in question.

How to adjust the clutch on a classic

The clutch adjustment on the seven should be done after the work on installing the mechanism is completed. If the setup procedure is correctly completed, you can continue to operate the machine without worrying about premature failure of the unit. Before the adjustment process, you will need to check the hydraulic drive for the presence of air in it. The air must be removed by bleeding the system, and if necessary, replace all the fluid.

This is interesting! If, after replacing the clutch parts, the adjustment of the mechanism was carried out incorrectly, then continuing to further operate the machine with an unadjusted device is not only inconvenient and dangerous, but may risk repeated repairs.

If there is a need to adjust the mechanism in question on the VAZ 2107, then detailed instructions are presented below.

Clutch adjustment

Clutch adjustment is necessary after its repair or replacement, as well as after bleeding the hydraulic drive. To do this you will need:

• open-end wrenches for 8, 10, 13 and 17;
• ruler with divisions;
• pliers.

Adjusting the pedal free play

The pedal free play should be 0.5–2.0 mm. Its value is measured inside the car with a ruler and, if necessary, adjusted by changing the length of the pedal travel limiting screw.

Adjusting the working cylinder rod

The working cylinder rod is adjusted from the inspection hole or on a platform. In this case, it is necessary to achieve a clutch play value (the distance between the end of the pressure bearing and the fifth basket) within 4–5 mm. Adjustment is carried out by changing the length of the working cylinder rod.

After both adjustments have been made, the clutch operation is checked. To do this, on a warm engine with the pedal depressed, try to engage all gears, including reverse gear. There should be no noise, the speed lever should move easily, without jamming. Starting off should be smooth.

Is it possible to replace the clutch yourself?

You can replace the clutch on a VAZ-2110 yourself if you carry out the process step by step, taking into account the advice of specialists. Before replacing, you need to accurately determine the cause of the breakdown, because the progress of the work depends on this. If you just need to fix a problem, you don’t have to remove the box. Replacement takes place according to the following algorithm:

• the battery is disconnected from the power supply;
• the filter is removed;
• the wires are disconnected from the box;
• using a jack, the car is raised to the desired level;
• the right nut is slightly unscrewed using a wrench, and the left nut is completely removed;
• the ball joint and suspension arm are removed;
• the fixation of the lower power protection of the unit relaxes;
• The crankcase is removed and carefully inspected to identify faults. If they are detected (most often these are cracks), they are eliminated by welding, and if necessary, the surface of the thread is renewed;
• Using a jack, the entire box is removed to gain access to the clutch, which needs to be replaced or the fault repaired.

Upon completion of the repair work, all components are reassembled in the reverse order and the clutch replacement process can be considered complete. Finding out the reason for the breakdown of the clutch assembly or replacing it yourself is quite simple if the work is carried out step by step and taking into account the advice of professionals.

What to do when slipping and jerking

It also happens that the clutch does not engage completely; when activated, so-called slipping is observed.
In this case, the cause of the malfunction may be:

• failed friction linings that need to be replaced immediately;
• the disk surface is filled with machine oil. To fix the problem, you will need to replace the engine and gearbox seals;
• malfunctions in the car drive. In this case, it is necessary to check the functionality of the entire drive and replace those components that are faulty.

If jerking is observed when the mechanism is activated, the following reasons may cause this problem:

1. Automotive oil gets on the surface of the unit. How to eliminate the cause was described earlier.
2. Disc deformation. In this case, you will need to replace the damaged element with a new one.
3. Sticking when pressing the pedal. To fix the problem, you will need to find out exactly where the mechanism is jamming.

If the clutch completely disappears while driving, you must stop the car and contact a towing service for help. Under no circumstances should you continue driving as this may cause a serious accident on the road.

Major clutch disc manufacturers

A subsidiary of AVTOVAZ. Founded in 1991. From the first day of operation, VIS became one of the main suppliers of spare parts for the AVTOVAZ conveyor belt. Auto parts produced at the enterprise are also supplied to other Russian enterprises associated with the automotive industry.

AVTOVAZ's own development is used on almost all models produced under the VAZ brand. You can hear very different reviews about the product. So, for example, someone is dissatisfied with the fact that the clutch has a short service life of 70 thousand km. At the same time, the product has a rather low cost, which is good news, plus, as practice shows, the VIS clutch of a newly purchased VAZ car will work flawlessly for at least the entire warranty period of the car.

VALEO

The French company VALEO has established itself as an excellent manufacturer of clutch parts around the world. The French also managed to gain a strong foothold in the market of Asian countries, including Korea in this list. Large Asian manufacturers have not ignored this company and the quality of the parts it produces. Automobile giants such as Kia, Daewoo, Hyundai, Ssang Young and many others install the VALEO clutch at the factory.

If you own a car of one of these brands, then rest assured that your car has a VALEO clutch.

The plant that produces this type of component has internationally recognized quality certificates:

• Rostest certificate,
• German TÜV certificate,
• ISO9001 certificate from the Korean Management Association,
• TS19949 and QS9000 certified by TÜV North America.

What to choose

For example, some people prefer a Mercedes, while others prefer a Muscovite. In one case or another, supporters of a particular part, brand or company will find a lot of evidence in their favor. For the above reason, there is no need to compare and draw a conclusion about the best grip. As a rule, this is a matter of habit. Some people prefer a soft clutch, while others have a car with an automatic transmission, where the driver does not even know what the corresponding pedal is for.

VAZ 2109 soft clutch

One way or another, many consumers choose a clutch without taking into account advice and recommendations. They are guided solely by their own experience in operating a particular clutch. Let's look at the most famous brands of car clutch kits; you don't have to follow the recommendations, but it's still worth reading the information. The driver decides which clutch is more suitable: Valio, Kraft or Luk. Sometimes you even have to try all three brands in order to decide on the right part.

French or Korean Valeo

VAZ 2109 clutch drive

It is difficult for high-quality car parts to exist on the Russian market, since many people want to counterfeit them. This also applies to the Valio brand.

Note! A counterfeit of this brand can be immediately tracked by its relatively low cost, as well as by the quality of its constituent elements. Now on the modern market you can find French, Italian, Spanish and South Korean Valio clutch components. From France, of course, less.

Motorists who prefer this brand speak only positively about the products. This clutch is also called female, as it ensures easy and smooth operation.

VAZ 2109 clutch which one to choose

It should also be noted that it has good reliability and a significant service life. If the Valio clutch is used correctly and with care, then it will be enough for 150 thousand kilometers. The original discs are not afraid of overheating (this refers to the permissible limits), while the flywheel is characterized by practical eternity.

German meticulousness of the Luk clutch with high quality

VAZ 2109 clutch which is better

It is difficult to say how plausible the information offered is, but it is still taken into account. They conclude that today such a clutch kit is installed on every second car made in Germany and on every fourth car from another manufacturer. Of course, it is almost impossible to prove this; most likely, it is so. If we take into account the eternal formula of the marketing ratio of price plus quality, then this clutch fits well here.

The best clutch for VAZ 2109

A distinctive feature of the Onion clutch is the vibration damping characteristic of such a device. The corresponding conclusions can be drawn from the reviews of Russian motorists.

Note! Luk clutches are equipped with a special damping element for vibrations of the driven and pressure plate.

Test results of clutch kits for VAZ-2110

The clutch is one of those units that even seasoned specialists, as they say, respect. Replacing the clutch kit on the same VAZ “Ten” will most likely be beyond the capabilities of a beginner. The main question is, which one should you buy? Below are the test results of five “tenth” clutch kits.

Clutch for VAZ 2110. What did you measure?

Let's start with the most harmless parameter - mass. For all clutch kits, it turned out to be within the requirements of the technical documentation, and the lightest of them was “Krafttech”, and the heaviest was “Pilenga”. Let us recall that the mass of the clutch affects torsional vibrations and inertial loads in the transmission, but in our case we can say that there will be no visible changes when replacing one set with another.