Popular 10½" Ford Mustang Clutch Kits now posted on website

07-042.3C

We now have the 10½" clutch kit used in Ford Mustangs with the 4.6L engine from 1996 to 2001, and the 5.0L engine from 1986 to 1994 up on our website.  This is a very popular series for us and with all the Stage kits we have, you're sure to find one that matches your needs perfectly.  Each part shows the recommended maximum engine torque capacity and resulting horsepower rating.  We then list all the other versions so that you know what is available.

The clutch kit shown in the photo is an 07-042.3C Stage 3 Ceramic button clutch kit that handles 390 lb.ft. of Engine Torque and 390 horsepower.  It features a same as OE pedal pressure cover with a heavy duty dampened clutch disc with larger sized ceramic buttons for a much smoother engagement characteristic.

Here is a list of the options we are currently offering:

07-042               Organic, Engine Torque Capacity = 265 lb.ft., 265HP
07-042.2            Organic, Engine Torque Capacity = 360 lb.ft., 360HP
07-042.2DF       Dual Friction, Engine Torque Capacity = 340 lb.ft., 340HP
07-042.2K         Kevlar, Engine Torque Capacity = 325 lb.ft., 325HP
07-042.2L          Organic, Engine Torque Capacity = 305 lb.ft., 305HP
07-042.3C        Ceramic, Engine Torque Capacity = 390 lb.ft., 390HP
07-042.4            Organic, Engine Torque Capacity = 480 lb.ft., 480HP
07-042.4C         Ceramic, Engine Torque Capacity = 530 lb.ft., 530HP
07-042.4K         Kevlar, Engine Torque Capacity = 440 lb.ft., 440HP
07-042.5C         Ceramic, Engine Torque Capacity = 705 lb.ft., 705HP
07-042.5K         Kevlar, Engine Torque Capacity = 585 lb.ft., 585HP

Let us build one for you.

HDM Fleet Duty Brake Pads: Value and Performance

     Choosing between the often conflicting claims about what the best disc brake pads are for your application can be a difficult and confusing task. All the major brake manufacturers have different levels of product with often just a general comment on what they are and what the intended application is. Beyond that, there are literally hundreds of other brands selling product from all over the world with hardly any government oversight as to the quality or performance of the products. The consequences of the wrong choice can be excessive noise, unsightly brake dust, shortened rotor life, longer stopping distances, and additional repair or replacement expenses.

HDM 7654-D786

     Phoenix Friction's HDM disc pad line is engineered to address the consumer or fleet that is looking for a pad that will allow the entire brake system to achieve the lowest cost per mile and maintain a high level of brake safety when vehicles are operating in extreme conditions.  The cost of the pad versus the number of times the brakes will need to be changed (including related parts like rotors, calipers, seals, hardware, and labor) is the true measure of value in a commercial brake product. Other issues such as the effect on the environment can also impact the decision making, which is why we do not have any copper in our brake pads.

     So what makes our pads so special? The first thing you should know is that they are made right here in the USA! We do this so that we can maintain consistent product and ingredient control.  All of our pads are produced to our proprietary formula where each ingredient is selected to yield the best impact on overall pad performance and value. The type of steel fibers, resins, carbon, and other ingredients have been tested in real world applications for many millions of miles. Compared to traditional replacement pads, our HDM Fleet pads can operate at temperatures up to 1000 degrees without significant friction fade or loss. All of our HDM disc pads are integrally molded using a Positive Mold Technology to a specially treated backing plate. These pads can withstand extremely high shear loads so that pad separation is never an issue in the field. Slots and chamfers are added as per Original Equipment specifications.  Every set is also electrostatically powder coated for protection from corrosion.

     If you would like to know more about our pads or you are interested in a fleet quotation, give us a jingle at 877-570-5630.

Here are some of our more popular disc brake part numbers:

HDM 7108-D184, HDM 7141-D224, HDM 7142-D225, HDM 7654-D786, HDM 7655-D786

Acura and Honda Stage 2,3, & 4 clutch kits

We have in stock and available through our website the popular clutch kits for 1990-2002 Acura CL and Honda Accord and Prelude vehicles with 2.2L or 2.3L engines.  We show both the engine torque and horsepower ratings for each performance level.  All of our ratings are conservative to allow occasional severe demands to be handled without concern [such as towing a six horse trailer up Pike's Peak - just kidding :) ].  The kits are:

OE Level:   08-014        Organic, ETC = 160, HP = 175
Stage 2:    08-014.2K    Kevlar, ETC = 185, HP = 200
Stage 3:    08-014.3C    Ceramic, ETC = 225, HP = 250
Stage 4:    08-014.4      Organic, ETC = 250, HP = 275

The Stage 4 kit uses a high clamp load cover along with higher quality woven friction material.

So stop by and visit us.  Use the Year, Make, Model lookup to find the exact products you need.

Till next time, Lou.

Ford Solid Flywheel Conversion kits

We have the Ford Conversion kits on our newly relaunched website. These kits will convert your clutch setup from the OE dual mass flywheel configuration to the solid flywheel kit. The coverage on these kits is from the stock 530 lb-ft., 275hp up to 800 lb.ft., 425hp units. The stock conversion kit is 07-154CK. Links are provided in the related products section to the other performance options.  If you have already converted to the solid flywheel, start with 07-154.  Valeo style units are also available if you have already converted to a Valeo style flywheel.