Complete Clutch Kits.
3-Piece Replacement.
The clutch is what lets a manual transmission engage and disengage smoothly from the engine — and it’s also the one component everyone hopes will outlast the rest of the car but rarely does. When a clutch starts slipping, grabbing, or refusing to disengage, it needs replacing, and almost always as a complete three-piece kit. At Just Brakes & Clutch we stock Mecarm complete clutch kits for most manual vehicles on South African roads.
Our clutch range is the Mecarm product line — complete three-piece kits engineered to OEM fitment for most manual transmissions in SA. Mecarm kits cover passenger cars, bakkies, and light commercials from major manufacturers, with consistent quality from one supplier across the range.
A clutch is not a single part. Every Mecarm kit contains the three components that wear together and should be replaced together:
Some kits also include an alignment tool to help during fitment. Pilot/spigot bearings and dual-mass flywheel inspection are often required at the same time but supplied separately.
Why complete kits matter: the pressure plate and release bearing wear at similar rates to the friction disc. Replacing only the friction plate means the gearbox often has to come out again 20,000-40,000 km later when the pressure plate or bearing fails. Doing all three together costs marginally more in parts but saves an entire second labour bill.
Most clutches give plenty of warning before they fail outright. Watch for:
If any of these are present, get the clutch inspected before complete failure leaves you stranded with a much bigger repair bill.
Clutch replacement is one of the most labour-intensive routine repairs because the gearbox has to come out to reach the clutch. A typical job:
Most clutch replacements take a full day of workshop time. Your fitment partner can confirm specifics for your vehicle.
We supply clutch kits through 14 Just Brakes & Clutch stores nationwide. Our team can confirm fitment, advise whether the flywheel needs attention at the same time, and recommend a trusted fitment partner in your area.
Typically 100,000-150,000 km for normal driving, though city driving, heavy loads, towing, and aggressive starts shorten clutch life dramatically. Some clutches outlast the vehicle; others fail at 60,000 km from harsh use.
You can, but it is almost never recommended. The pressure plate and release bearing have already worn alongside the disc — they will fail soon after, requiring a second gearbox-out repair. The labour is far more expensive than the parts.
Sometimes. Single-mass flywheels can usually be machined and reused. Dual-mass flywheels (common on diesels and many modern petrols) generally need replacement when worn — they cannot be machined. Have it inspected when the gearbox is out.
Most likely the bedding-in process was not followed — hard starts, towing, or aggressive driving in the first 500-1,000 km can glaze the new friction disc and cause permanent slipping. Quality fitment partners brief you on the bedding-in period.
We are parts specialists, not a workshop. We supply complete clutch kits and our team can recommend trusted fitment partners in your area. Trade customers can have parts supplied directly to their preferred workshop.
Mecarm clutch kits are for manual transmissions only. Automatic transmission service or repair is a different field requiring specialist transmission shops — we do not supply auto-transmission parts.
Our team will help you find the right parts for your vehicle.