Before examining the question of which clutch is better for the VAZ 2114, you should first talk about the general principles of operation of this mechanism. The clutch, which is the subject of our conversation, operates on the friction principle (unlike a number of clutches on other machines that use hydraulics in their operation).
Clutch VAZ 2114
Its main design and operating features can be expressed as follows:
- a dry single-disc clutch is used;
- a pressure spring is involved in the process of disengaging the clutch;
- the driven disk has a built-in vibration damper;
- The cable-type drive has no gaps between the bearing and the petals of the diaphragm spring.
As for the sizes, the Samara model has a clutch with a clutch diameter of 19 cm, and Samara 2 - 20 cm. In addition, later types of clutches have special dampers that make it possible to suppress uneven loads when rotating the crankshaft not only at idle, but also under load .
When purchasing a clutch in a store, the first thing you should do is carefully examine the box (take into account the quality of the fonts, paint, and its material) - this will help you protect yourself from buying a fake at the very first stage of your choice.
Valeo
Speaking about which clutch is better for the VAZ 2114, it is worth considering several options in detail. The quality of parts, availability and compliance with factory specifications - all points are important for drivers. Let's start by looking at the most popular kit from the famous one.
Useful : Replacing the clutch on a VAZ 2114 with your own hands
When considering the options for kits for a quiet ride, one cannot help but mention. The presence of a torque reserve, high quality workmanship and durability are the main advantages of a set of parts from this company. The list of positive features of the kit includes the following points:
- The large thickness of the “petals” on the basket ensures a long service life;
- The safety margin allows you to make sharp starts from a standstill;
- The Valeo clutch feels comfortable when driving in traffic jams;
- A correctly assembled kit ensures smooth gear shifting and no jerking.
Studying the reviews of owners of “fours” with an installed set of transmission parts from this company, the following disadvantages should be noted:
- A large number of fakes from other companies due to the low level of protection of the box;
- Weak release bearing included in the kit. Already at 40-50 thousand kilometers a “howl” is observed.
Regarding the price of Valeo, the kit is quite budget-friendly. For an original package of spare parts from this company they ask about 3,000 thousand rubles. For counterfeits made in China, they ask for an order of magnitude less - 2000-2500 rubles.
Useful : Adjusting the clutch on a VAZ 2114 (step-by-step instructions)
Prevention of clutch failures
To prevent such breakdowns from occurring, you need to adjust the clutch in a timely manner, do not make frequent and sudden movements at the beginning of the movement, lower the pedal completely if you make high speeds, try to purchase high-quality spare parts.
In any passenger car, the most important element is the basket, also called the drive disk, which is installed on the internal combustion flywheel. One of the clutch elements is another part called the release bearing, with the help of which the amplifier is transferred from the fork installed to the petals of the basket. It is located inside the disk and is connected to the input shaft using splines.
Important! The replacement sequence is generally not complicated, and if you carefully review the instructions, any driver can do it. For a replacement that occurs for the first time, it is better to do it with someone who already knows how to do it. With such an installation, the work will be accelerated and its correctness will be guaranteed.
It is better to carry out such work in places designated for this purpose, mainly garages with special pits and overpasses, or take them to a service station. Even if this opportunity is not provided, you can do it yourself by lifting the hood of the car with blocks of bricks or any other materials.
Luk
Studying automobile forums, specifically the topics “which clutch is better to install on a VAZ 2114?” many drivers write about spare parts.
German has been producing parts for 4-wheel units for many years. During this time, an analogue of the original VAZ clutch was created. The obvious advantages of the option from the German manufacturer include the following points:
- Soft pedal stroke;
- High quality braided disc cover that can withstand a service life of up to 100 thousand kilometers;
- Smooth gear shifting without jerking or slipping;
- A small number of counterfeits due to the high level of protection of the original packaging.
The prevalence of this option made it possible to clearly identify the shortcomings of the German “LUK” kit:
- The release bearing is made using plastic;
- High price.
Due to the manufacture of parts abroad, the price of a kit from LUK is an order of magnitude higher than its analogues. On average, stores ask 4000-4500 rubles for an original set of transmission parts.
With a small engine torque on the “four”, it was possible to achieve a high service life of consumable transmission parts. With a quiet ride, the mileage indicator on the original set of spare parts for the VAZ 2114 clutch runs 100-120 thousand kilometers.
How much does it cost to replace a clutch at a service center?
If, after reading the instructions, you have any doubts about carrying out the work yourself, you can always contact the services. The cost of replacement may vary depending on the city, but on average it is about 1500-2000 rubles. This price includes replacement of the clutch basket, disc and release bearing. Note that the work can be done without a hole, so almost any car service will carry out this procedure in a couple of hours.
Depending on the urgency of the repair, you can try to make a replacement yourself. The only thing that requires experience in this procedure is adjusting the cable. Services charge no more than 200 rubles for this procedure. The work is not difficult, so any service technician can handle it.
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Hola
Under the Hola brand name, it is easy to find relatively inexpensive Dutch-made spare parts specifically for domestic cars, including 4-wheelers.
The kit with a releaser, basket and disc from Hola stands out from other manufacturers with the following list of advantages:
- Good combination of price and quality;
- Does not burn out and does not slip during sudden starts;
- The bearing does not make unnecessary noise;
- There are practically no fakes.
As for the shortcomings, “Hola” “distinguished itself” in the following points:
- Judging by reviews from owners of cars with the Hola kit, pedal vibrations occur when changing gears;
- The pedal stiffness is higher than that of analogues.
Due to the good price-quality ratio, a set of parts from this Dutch manufacturer is in demand. The cost in some online stores today is 2800-3000 rubles.
How do you know if your clutch needs repair or replacement?
Signs that the clutch mechanism is worn out or faulty may include the following malfunctions:
- great effort when changing gears;
- extraneous noises that occur when the clutch is depressed;
- slippage;
- the clutch is not engaged at full strength.
Clutch diagram
If at least one of these signs is observed, you should conduct a diagnostic inspection of the mechanism or send the car for service. If repair turns out to be impossible, you will have to think about completely replacing the clutch with a new one.
When inspecting a new clutch kit, the closest attention should be paid to the basket. Even if one of its petals is uneven or crooked, you should immediately refuse the purchase.
Pilenga
The Italian also included in its assortment consumable parts for the domestic model 2114.
The metal-ceramic coating of the plane ensures clear switching during aggressive driving. For quiet movement, the clutch pedal with this option will be hard. Advantages of "Pilenga":
- Clearer gear shifting compared to factory settings;
- High friction properties (manifests itself during aggressive driving);
- Reinforced release design.
The disadvantages of “Pilenga” include the following points:
- Low resource due to the characteristics of the friction coating;
- Hard pedal travel.
The price tag for a set from an Italian company is acceptable and amounts to 2900-3200 rubles.
How to choose a clutch for a VAZ according to your driving style
When choosing a clutch, you need to take into account your driving style.
Calm driving style - low revs, smooth shifts, not harsh acceleration. Suitable kits from manufacturers:
- Luk - gears shift smoothly, no jerking.
- Valeo - soft clutch for a comfortable ride.
Most motorists drive at medium speeds, occasionally accelerating in traffic. The style is standard. Suitable mechanism from manufacturers:
- KraftTech - a coupling for comfortable movement.
- Sachs - a tighter device than previous options, suitable for many drivers.
- “VIS” is a domestically produced system, manufactured with high quality, and does not tolerate sudden movements.
With a dynamic driving style, sharp shifts and “throwing” of the clutch pedal are possible. The coupling experiences heavy loads, the following kits are suitable:
- Pilenga - recommended without metal ceramics. The clutch is hard, to avoid jerking you need to pick up high speeds and shift quickly.
- Sachs - suitable for many.
Some motorists prefer a sporty driving style when the mechanism is under stress. The same kits are suitable as for the dynamic style. The clutch will have to be changed more often.
Attention! A sporty driving style is undesirable; frequent high speeds wear out many elements of the car.
When choosing a coupling, you need to take into account factors: cost, compatibility of the kit with the vehicle model, and operating features of the machine.
Among owners of VAZ cars, it is common to install the entire Sachs kit, except for the release bearing, which is replaced with a factory one.
Kraft
It is not obvious, but the country of manufacture of Kraft spare parts is Türkiye. At the same time, a clutch set from this company is in demand.
Let's move on to the advantages of "Kraft":
- Good quality;
- Acceptable price;
- High resource subject to quiet driving;
- Smooth pedal stroke and no vibration.
The disadvantages are few:
- A large number of fakes;
- Weak release bearing.
The price tag for the original “Kraft” is 3200-3400 rubles.
Sachs
Another German manufacturer of spare parts for domestic vehicles of the Samara 2 family is Sachs. The set of parts for transmission consumables from Sachs is standard - clutch disc, release plate and basket.
The popularity of this option is due to the following points:
- High level of wear resistance;
- Bearing strength;
- It dampens jerks well when the pedal is thrown suddenly.
Sachs has few disadvantages:
- Lots of fakes;
- Tight clutch travel;
- High price.
Due to the high quality of components and durability, the price of the product “bites” - 5,000 rubles or more.
What are the types of clutch malfunctions? How do they manifest themselves?
A clutch malfunction can be indicated by unpleasant symptoms such as poor transmission engagement, extraneous noise, or too much or, conversely, too little pedal free play.
One of the most important faults is an incorrectly adjusted clutch cable, which leads to the fact that the gears are engaged very poorly and not the first time. And if, with the pedal depressed, you still manage to turn on the speed, then the car begins to move away. Although at this moment the engine should not interact with the gearbox.
So why does this happen? The problems are as follows. When the pedal is depressed, the driven disk does not completely move away from the power unit, thereby transmitting part of the torque to the transmission by slipping. Which leads to wear of the driven disc lining and its replacement.
There are other problems too. When the lining on the clutch disc is worn critically, slipping occurs, thereby losing engine torque. First this happens in fourth gear, then in third and so on. How to determine wear? While driving in higher gears at a speed of 50 km/h, begin to quickly pick up speed. If at the same time the revolutions begin to increase, but the speed remains the same, and an unpleasant odor appears in the cabin, then it is time to think about replacing the clutch.
Another problem: if an extraneous sound appears that disappears when the clutch pedal is fully depressed, then it is time to replace the release bearing.
Here are a couple of simple tips that will help extend the life of your clutch. Avoid sudden starts and braking, and when standing at a traffic light, do not hold the clutch pedal, but engage neutral gear and release the pedal.
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VIS
The domestic version of the VIS can be considered a spare one, because This set is not of high quality.
Advantages:
- Few fakes;
- Availability in every store.
Flaws:
- High percentage of defects in sets;
- Small resource;
- Tough move.
The price on online platforms is about 3000-3200 rubles.
Starko
The second Turkish manufacturer of parts for domestic cars is “Starko” on our list; Kraft is less common.
It is difficult to find original Starko packaging, which already indicates a high probability of purchasing a low-quality fake. First, let's list the advantages:
- Good combination of price and quality;
- Smooth gear shifting.
The disadvantages include the following:
- In traffic jams, vibrations are observed when starting to move;
- A small number of reviews and opinions of drivers.
The price of a standard set is no different from competitors - 3000-3500 rubles.
Fenox
The Belarusian manufacturer Fenox has been on the market of spare parts for domestic cars for a long time.
Advantages of "Fenox":
- Smooth start;
- Improved friction properties;
- High precision balancing;
- A guide is included.
Negative aspects of "Fenox":
- Overcharge;
- Mediocre quality;
- Presence of fakes.
The price tag in car stores reaches 4,000 rubles or more. The abundance of options for installation makes it difficult to choose, but the rating given will allow you to decide on the manufacturer. The final choice should be made based on your driving style.
