{"product_id":"mini-moke-pressure-plate-en8-2-211kg-pre-verto-22a598","title":"MINI \u0026 MOKE PRESSURE PLATE- EN8 (2.211kg)- PRE VERTO- 22A598","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteel road-spec pressure plate for diaphragm-type clutches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, manufactured from the same uprated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN8 steel and improved design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the competition C-AHT230.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.87lbs (2.211kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is an excellent road-use alternative and upgrade for the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooper S and standard Mini cast backplates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used with diaphragm clutches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 22A598 provides the strength and reliability of a brand-new EN8 steel backplate without the concerns associated with old, worn or incorrectly machined original cast units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Verto \/ non-Verto clutch type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor diaphragm-type clutches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN8 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUprated material and design based on the C-AHT230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.87lbs (2.211kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect replacement and upgrade for original cast backplates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Classic Mini \u0026amp; Moke applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Replace the Backplate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo many of us overlook the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclutch backplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when working on a Mini's clutch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven when original backplates are taken to a machine shop for resurfacing, they can sometimes be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachined incorrectly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, affecting clutch operation and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy take the chance? Replace the old backplate with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrand-new EN8 steel unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and know that you are starting with a correctly manufactured component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClutch Straps \u0026amp; Bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen overhauling the clutch assembly, it is normally recommended to inspect and replace the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflywheel straps (2A3658)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 straps per peg – 6 per car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor competition applications, upgrading to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 straps per peg – 9 per car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclutch bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should also be inspected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong clutch bolts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2A3657\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 3 required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-2A3657\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – competition-grade version\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort clutch bolts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2A3659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-2A3659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – competition-grade version\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brand-new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN8 steel road-spec pressure plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an excellent upgrade for the original cast Cooper S and standard Mini diaphragm clutch backplates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minisport.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54433016152374,"sku":"22A598","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3322\/9366\/files\/22a598.jpg?v=1787275835","url":"https:\/\/minisport.com.au\/products\/mini-moke-pressure-plate-en8-2-211kg-pre-verto-22a598","provider":"Minisport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}