Organic friction disc - what are the advantages?

[Sem]

I have a 2002 Golf Anniversary TDI PD150, standard apart from a Revo remap.

I'm having my dual mass flywheel replaced next week due to excessive noise and vibration.

I had the clutch replaced 2 months ago, consisting of an OEM clutch disc, Sachs uprated pressure plate and OEM release bearing.

At the time, I couldn't afford the Sachs organic friction disc and after speaking to a few specialists, they advised me not to bother and just fit the OEM as it's the uprated pressure plate that will give most benefit.

The Sachs uprated pressure plate is designed to work with both the OEM and organic friction disc's BUT my question is this:

Would the OEM friction disc wear out quicker when used in conjunction with the uprated pressure plate due to the additional clamping force?

Should I just bite the bullet and buy the organic friction disc then have it fitted at the same time as the flywheel? (thus saving on labour)

Does the organic friction disk offer a higher torque handling? (I don't think it does)

Interested in your views.

 

[devonmikeyboy]

I don`t know what "specialists" you talked to but maybe you should name and shame them. The pressure plate basically has stronger springs in it for more clamping pressure it`s the disc that holds the torque. If your clutch is coming out get a Sashs disk fitted at the same time as it will save you money in the long run and will not cost you anything extra in labour charge. Next time when you have a remapped car and your clutch starts to slip if your tight for money it is the disc you change not the pressure plate mate.

 

[Sem]

So why do Sach's quote a torque handling of 295lb/ft for the uprated pressure plate when used with the standard clutch disc?

They do not quote a torque figure for the organic disc and standard pressure plate combination which to me suggests this setup is not recommended?

 

[micky 32]

TBH i think it's mostly down to the clamping force of the pressure plate rather than the disk. If the disk is tighter it's less likely to slip. For just a remapped car i would say the uprated pressure plate would be good enough. I went the whole hog mainly because im running a hybrid turbo.