Clutch selection for UAZ Patriot
Initially, the UAZ Patriot car is equipped with a factory clutch, the quality of which leaves much to be desired. According to the owners, the replacement of the clutch of this car should be carried out after almost a year of active operation. This is especially true for cars produced in 2010, which were equipped with a poor-quality clutch. Thus, the plant tried to reduce the final cost of the car, while placing the responsibility for the quick replacement of this unit on the shoulders of car owners.
However, it is worth noting that until 2010 there were attempts to start a good grip for the Luka UAZ Patriot, which calmly drove 80-100 thousand km, which is an excellent result for a full-fledged SUV. Therefore, if your car has already shown signs of imminent clutch death, you should not buy the cheapest option, as you will have to change it more often. In addition, the procedure for replacing this unit in any car is one of the most time-consuming operations.
Manufacturers
In this article, clutch kits from different companies will be considered in order to understand which option is better to put on the UAZ Patriot. It's no secret that most versions of the UAZ Patriot are equipped with a ZMZ 409 gasoline engine, and the thrust of gasoline engines is usually weaker than that of diesel engines (having more torque). Therefore, among all other options, it also makes sense to install a “reinforced” clutch from a diesel Patriot.
So, on the UAZ Patriot, one can only say about the standard (factory) clutch that it must be thrown out as soon as possible. KRAFTTECH and VALEO clutches on UAZ Patriot are similar in quality to factory ones, i.e. they are weak and quickly fail. We recommend installing models from the following companies:
- THAI;
- Such;
- Luke;
- Gazelle".
Taya
The clutch of this company occupies a leading position among others. Oddly enough, a Russian company acts as a manufacturer, which did not prevent it from gaining trust and popularity among car owners; you can find a lot of positive reviews about this product on the net. "Tayu" is praised for its smooth ride and excellent pedal sensitivity, while having a high resource.
The clutch of this manufacturer is produced not only for ZMZ 409, but also for the Iveco diesel unit. Here are its benefits:
- Supplied as a kit, which includes the following parts: the friction disc itself, the release bearing and the basket.
- The drive itself has numerous ventilation holes to prevent overheating.
- The presence of limiters for lifting the pressure spring in the body of the product, protecting the disk and flywheel from damage.
- The acceptable price of the kit is about 9000 rubles (for a diesel engine).
It is recommended to purchase a replacement kit, as the main parts of this kit wear evenly. If the disc is worn, there are likely signs of wear on the bearing basket.
Suchs
For diesel Patriots, this clutch option would be the best solution. And all because here the holding force of the basket is increased compared to the standard one. The manufacturer is Germany, so many may be scared away by the price, for such a kit you will have to pay more than 10 thousand rubles. However, in the end you get a resource clutch from the BMW 635/735, which has the following advantages:
- lack of extraneous noise;
- smooth pedal travel;
- mileage about 100000 km.
Part number 3000 458 001. Although one of the most reliable and durable options, installation can be tricky; it may be necessary to drill an additional hole for attaching the basket with a diameter of 4 mm, larger than the standard one.
Close
As mentioned above, this clutch has a fairly high resource, it will be an excellent option for those whose UAZ Patriot is operated in mixed mode - light off-road and mainly on city roads. The bow was put on the UAZ Patriot in the period from 2008 to 2010 right on the conveyor. This clutch is suitable for both ZMZ 409 gasoline engines and Iveco diesel engines.
The product has a catalog number 624318609. Such a concern is engaged in production, so there is no need to talk about the quality of workmanship, here it is at its best. In this case, the cost of the kit does not exceed 6000 rubles. In addition, the advantages include: the absence of noise and vibration due to the built-in shock absorber, the increased clamping force of the basket (compared to the standard one, for example), the “light” pedal in the cabin.
From Gazelle
As an option, you can put the Sachs clutch from Gazelle Business. This option is optimal if heavy loads are transported in an SUV. For severe off-road, this option is also suitable. This clutch is initially installed on trucks with Cummins diesel engines, but without modification it is also suitable for UAZ Patriot. The mileage with such a node can easily exceed 120 thousand km, since the Gazelle a priori weighs more than the Patriot.
When replacing, it is recommended to immediately install a release bearing of the same company, so that soon you do not have to remove the housing and change a low-quality regular bearing. With such a kit, you can forget about all kinds of jerks when starting off and confidently overcome difficult snow-covered and muddy sections of the road.
Alternative
In addition to all of the above, you can assemble a clutch kit yourself according to your needs. Some craftsmen achieve this through experience, assembling parts from different manufacturers, while obtaining the highest wear resistance under the most extreme driving conditions. But, you need to understand that this option can cost a lot.
An excellent option for improving grip would be to install a disc with wear-resistant ceramic pads and a shock absorber on the UAZ Patriot, for example, from Art-Perform. And paired with a ZMZ Turbo basket (article 4064-01-6010900-04), which has the highest clamping force of all listed.
For the UAZ Patriot with the 409 engine, there are other clutch options, but, unfortunately, there are a lot of negative reviews on them and we will not consider them, it is better to focus on which clutch from those already listed to put on your UAZ Patriot Engine.
Determination of clutch wear
There are signs by which you can determine the next replacement of the clutch on the UAZ Patriot. These include:
- Difficult gear shifting, accompanied by loud clicks, rattling and other extraneous sounds.
- The clutch pedal "grabs" in its highest position when it is almost completely released.
- When accelerating, the car jerks. At the same time, the friction disc slips, the lining of which, most likely, has already been worn out.
When replacing the clutch, always check the condition of the flywheel. A heavily worn or poor quality disc can damage the surface of the flywheel and leave grooves on it. During subsequent operation, even with a new disc, such a flywheel will create vibrations and noise at start-up.
We recommend watching a video with a detailed description of replacing this node:
