A good rule is to resurface your flywheel every time you have your clutch worked on. Clutch manufacturers may refuse to accept warranty claims if this isn’t done, but this may or may not pertain to your driving habits and needs. All vehicles with a manual transmission come with a mechanical device known as a flywheel. The flywheel serves three purposes.

• First, it maintains a rotating mass, inertia, that helps the engine rotation and allows a more consistent transmission of torque during running.
• Second, the flywheel has a ring gear where the starter motor can engage.
• Lastly, it provides one of the driving friction surfaces for a friction disc.

There will come a time when resurfacing flywheels is needed. It is typically when the clutch is replaced.

Now Resurfacing all Flywheels Onsite -Transmission & Differential Reman Center

For everything from complete clutch remanufacturing solutions to flywheel and flexplate exchange, trust our certified technicians for in-house clutch and flywheel services that you can depend on for miles and miles down the road.

You and your mechanic should look for some signs to see if the flywheel needs a resurface job or a complete replacement.

Is there glazing or discoloration?

If so, you may need to resurface the flywheel. Glazing and discoloration are signs of wear and can prevent it from meeting the clutch smoothly.

Are there signs of cracking?

This would be bad because it means the part is unsafe for continued use. Cracked flywheels can actually explode while in use, making this a hazardous situation. Additionally, cracked flywheels also mean that the shift mechanisms could wear out quickly.

Is the part unevenly worn?

“Cupping” is caused by the part’s interior surface being worn down by constant contact with the clutch. Uneven wear indicates another problem, such as a misaligned part or one that has too much “play” between it and the contact point.

West Coast Clutch & Flywheel Services

• Brakes and Clutch Assemblies
• Clutch Slave Cylinders.
• Cross Shafts & Input Shafts.
• Dual Mass Flywheels.
• Flywheels.
• New Flywheels.
• Pilot Bearings.
• Release Forks.
• Resurfaced Flywheels.
• Solid Flywheels.

Flywheel Resurfacing Benefits

During use, the flywheel is constantly spinning. This can lead to damage from overheating and wear and tear. Resurfacing helps to restore the flywheel’s efficiency.

An efficient flywheel offers several benefits.

• Provides energy to move your truck forward.
• It ensures proper working of the orientation system
• Guarantees rapid delivery of kinetic energy

Resurfacing can prevent costly clutch repairs and ensure safety while your truck is in motion. A cracked flywheel can easily explode if you do not replace it immediately.

We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality Truck, semi, and RV Transmission and Differential repair with fast, friendly, and affordable services for over 50 years.

West Coast Gear & Clutch Center has convenient free pickup and delivery so that you can have your transmission work done without affecting your current work schedule or risk losing any of your valuable time.

or Send us an email on the form below and we will get in touch with you shortly.

Office Hours – Mon – Fri 8:00 – 5:00

West Coast Gear & Clutch Center –1265 N. Lance Ste. C, Anaheim, Ca  92806