Clutch Masters 13-14 Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 6-Speed FX400 6 Puck Sprung Disc Clutch Kit

Clutch Masters 07212-HDC6-XH is the FX400 6-puck sprung ceramic clutch kit for the Ford Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost with the 6-speed manual. Owners usually land here after a tune, a bigger turbo or E85 has the factory clutch flaring rpm in third and fourth gear at full boost, or after a Stage 2 organic disc has started slipping on launches. The XH suffix means a hydraulic release bearing comes in the box, so the parts that wear together are replaced together.

What the FX400 6-puck does in a Focus ST

The FX400 pairs the Power Plus I high-leverage heavy-duty pressure plate with a sprung disc carrying six ceramic pucks. Clutch Masters rates the system at a 170 percent increase in holding capacity over stock and calls it an extreme-duty street and road or drag racing clutch. The pucks give a smaller, harder friction area than a full-face organic disc, which is why it bites hard and holds high torque, while the sprung hub absorbs some of the shock of engagement so it is more livable on the street than a rigid race disc.

Be realistic about the trade-off. The 6-puck disc has no marcel cushion between the linings, and Clutch Masters warns it engages very quickly and may chatter slightly in first and reverse. The maker also says ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near-stock cars and can wear faster if they are slipped in easy street driving. If your ST is mostly stock, an organic Stage 2 kit is the better match.

Symptoms that point to a stronger clutch

• Engine rpm jumps ahead of road speed when boost comes in, most often in the upper gears
• A burnt friction smell after launches, autocross runs or repeated pulls
• The engagement point creeps higher on the pedal as the disc wears
• Chatter or shudder pulling away from a stop on a worn factory clutch
• Noise that changes when you press the pedal, which points to the release bearing

How to confirm the clutch is slipping

Log a fourth-gear pull from about 2,500 rpm and compare engine speed with vehicle speed. If rpm rises faster than speed while boost is on target, the clutch is slipping. Also rule out a hydraulic problem: a pedal that sinks or a fluid leak at the slave can stop the clutch from fully releasing and feel like a bad disc. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the test, and shift flare vs slip explains what true slip looks like in a log. The clutch slipping symptoms page covers oil contamination and other causes a new kit will not fix.

Fitment

Our listing is cataloged for the 2013-2014 Ford Focus ST 2.0L turbo 6-speed manual. Clutch Masters lists 07212-HDC6-XH for the Focus ST 2013-2017 2.0L 6-speed, so a later ST may also take it; send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before you order. It does not fit the Focus RS, the standard Focus, or any Focus with the automatic or PowerShift dual-clutch transmission.

The kit does not include a flywheel. Clutch Masters builds two single-mass conversion flywheels for its FX100 to FX500 Focus ST kits that replace the factory dual-mass unit: the FW-212-AL aluminum flywheel and the heavier FW-212-SF steel flywheel. If you plan to keep the factory dual-mass flywheel, ask us first. Browse every Focus ST option in our clutch and rebuild kits section.

Install notes

• Inspect the flywheel. A dual-mass unit with rattle or excess free play should be replaced, and any flywheel surface needs to be clean and true before the new disc goes in.
• Use the supplied alignment tool to center the disc, then tighten the pressure plate bolts gradually in a star pattern to the factory torque.
• Install the included hydraulic release bearing and bleed the clutch hydraulics until the pedal is firm with no air.
• Follow the Clutch Masters break-in: at least 500 miles of normal stop-and-go driving with no full-throttle shifts or hard launches.
• If the car is beyond what a single disc holds, the 725 Series twin-disc Focus ST kit is the next step up.

Not sure whether the 6-puck or a softer organic kit fits how you drive? Tell us your power level and how often you launch or track the car, and we will help you pick.

Does 07212-HDC6-XH include a flywheel?

No. It includes the pressure plate, the 6-puck sprung ceramic disc, a hydraulic release bearing, an alignment tool, an instruction card and decals. Clutch Masters sells FW-212-AL aluminum and FW-212-SF steel single-mass flywheels for its Focus ST single-disc kits.

Will the 6-puck disc chatter on the street?

It can. Clutch Masters says the FX400 6-puck has no marcel cushion, engages very quickly and may chatter slightly in first and reverse. The 8-puck version is the less aggressive option.

Does it fit a 2015-2018 Focus ST?

Our listing is cataloged for 2013-2014. Clutch Masters lists this kit for the 2013-2017 Focus ST 2.0L 6-speed. Send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before you order.

Is this clutch a good choice for a stock Focus ST?

No. Clutch Masters states ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near-stock vehicles. This kit is meant for tuned or modified cars that are slipping a softer clutch.

How much more torque does it hold?

Clutch Masters rates the FX400 at a 170 percent increase in holding capacity over the factory clutch.

Is there a break-in period?

Yes. Clutch Masters calls for at least 500 miles of normal stop-and-go driving with no full-throttle shifts or compression braking before hard use.

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