MED HD CLUTCH OPERATING KIT

Name: MED HD CLUTCH OPERATING KIT
Brand: MED Engineering
SKU: MED-4810-HDK
Price: 175.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Part No: MED-4810-HDK

£175.00 £145.83 EXC VAT

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Description

The MED HD clutch operating kit is ideal when swapping from a later Verto setup to pre-Verto, or when upgrading an existing kit to include the heavy-duty arm.

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.

Kit contents:

Clutch slave cylinder

Anchor plate

Pivot pin

Retaining clip

Clutch arm pivot

Spring

Release bearing

HD clutch arm kit

303 stainless steel lock nuts

You may need a new flywheel bolt and washer if converting from Verto to pre-Verto conversion as it's a different design. We've given the option in the dropdown menu.

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.

Does the kit include everything I need?

Yes, everything to convert to the heavy-duty clutch arm. Whilst changing the clutch slave cylinder, you may also wish to upgrade the standard hydraulic hose to one of our Goodridge versions instead, part number MED-6502-CH. To install the new cylinder, you will need to re-bleed the clutch hydraulics as per the workshop manual.

Do I need any special tools to fit this?

The only specialist tool would be a brake/clutch bleeding kit to remove air from the system after filling the new slave cylinder with fluid. The clutch release bearing needs to be carefully pressed in place on the plunger shaft, using either a vice or hydraulic press. Please contact us before ordering if you'd like us to pre-fit the bearing.

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.