Clutch Masters

Clutch Masters: Over Four Decades of Performance Clutch Engineering

Since 1978, Clutch Masters Industries has been at the forefront of performance clutch design, building a reputation among enthusiasts, weekend racers, and professional drivers alike. Manufactured entirely in the USA, every product in the Clutch Masters lineup reflects a commitment to engineering excellence that has been refined over more than four decades of real-world testing on the street, drag strip, drift track, and circuit.

The Problem Every Performance Clutch Builder Faces

Traditionally, upgrading to a high-performance clutch has meant accepting a compromise: more clamping force almost always came with a stiffer, more fatiguing pedal. For daily-driven performance cars, that trade-off can make stop-and-go traffic a chore — and, more critically, excessive pedal pressure places undue stress on the crankshaft thrust bearing, potentially leading to premature wear or outright engine failure.

Clutch Masters tackled this problem head-on by developing their proprietary Hi-Leverage™ technique, which is applied across every pressure plate in their entire product range. This innovation allows the brand to increase overall clutch holding and clamping capacity without a corresponding uncomfortable increase in pedal effort — delivering the best of both worlds for drivers who demand performance without sacrificing daily drivability.

The Clutch Masters Product Range

The heart of the Clutch Masters catalog is their extensive lineup of Clutch Kits, which spans everything from the street-friendly FX100 series — designed for lightly modified vehicles — up to the race-focused FX400, FX725, FX850, and FX1000 multi-disc systems engineered for cars making serious power. Whether a build calls for an organic full-face disc for smooth daily engagement or a ceramic 6-puck unit for aggressive track use, there is a Clutch Masters solution for the application.

For drivers seeking a complete drivetrain upgrade in a single purchase, Clutch Masters offers their popular Clutch and Flywheel Kits. These bundles pair a performance pressure plate and disc with a billet aluminum or steel flywheel, reducing rotating mass and improving throttle response while ensuring every component is perfectly matched from the factory. Billet aluminum flywheels are machined to SFI spec and are proven across NHRA, SCCA, NASA, and other sanctioning bodies.

Rounding out the lineup, Clutch Masters also produces Clutch Release Bearings, including both conventional and internal hydraulic throw-out bearing solutions. The hydraulic release bearing designs are engineered to eliminate the OEM clutch fork, slave cylinder, and standard release bearing in one clean installation — a popular upgrade on Honda and Acura platforms where packaging and reliability are paramount.

Built in the USA, Proven on Track

Every Clutch Masters product is manufactured domestically, and the brand continues to develop new fitments for modern platforms including turbocharged Honda Civic and Type-R applications, BMW M cars, Porsche sports cars, Toyota Supra builds, and many more. For enthusiasts who want a clutch upgrade that performs on track yet remains livable on the street, Clutch Masters has been the trusted answer for nearly fifty years.