Pressure plate
Also asked for as: pressure plate, clutch cover
What it does
Clamps the clutch plate against the flywheel.
Signs it needs replacing
- Clutch judder when moving off
- Hard pedal
- Gears difficult to select
What to tell the shop
- Vehicle make, model and model year
- Engine size, and whether it is manual or automatic
- The number printed on the old part, or a photo of it
- Whether you want genuine, OEM or a local replacement