MED HD CLUTCH ARM

Name: MED HD CLUTCH ARM
Brand: MED Engineering
SKU: MED-4812-HD
Price: 97.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Part No: MED-4812-HD

£97.50 £81.25 EXC VAT

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Description

The MED heavy-duty clutch arm is machined from EN24T steel, which is then heat treated for added strength and longevity. The design swaps the standard ball end for a full-width cam section, with a special plunger to suit.

This is far stronger than the standard setup, which is prone to premature wear of the ball. With uprated competition clutch setups, the standard design has been known to bend, or even snap the ball end clean off.

The MED arm makes an excellent upgrade.

Kit contents:

Heavy-duty arm

Heavy-duty plunger

Heavy-duty pin

Washers and clip

Please note, this is for the earlier pre-Verto clutch setup only. We keep a standard replacement Verto clutch arm for the later setup.

For a full conversion kit from Verto to pre-Verto, see the MED HD Clutch Operating Kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the advantage of an MED clutch arm?

The original Mini clutch arm design has a ball shape on the lower end, which sits inside a matching plunger shaft that, in turn, helps to disengage the clutch. This ball section is not especially strong, so it can either wear down over time, bend or even snap off completely. The MED design has a wide paddle, or cam, in place of the ball, and the kit is machined from EN24T steel for even greater strength and longevity.

Can I use this on a standard Mini?

Yes, although we tend to fit these on cars with heavy-duty clutch covers, there is no reason why you can't fit this on a standard car. This particular design is for the original style clutch and flywheel assembly, pre-Verto. For the later short-arm variety, please see part number MED-4815-HDK.

Do I need anything else to fit this?

It's a good idea to install a new release bearing while you're there, part number MED-4840-RB. Alternatively we can also supply a complete arm kit that includes all the fixings and even a slave cylinder, part number MED-4810-HDK.

Can I install this with the engine fitted in the car?

Yes, however you will need to remove the engine/gearbox mount on the clutch side, lift this side of the engine and remove the clutch housing cover, AKA the 'wok'. The plunger fits from the inside out of the wok. It's a relatively straightforward job, unless the wok has been fitted with overly long fixings, in which case you may need to lift the engine higher for better access.