Clutch Masters 13-17 Cadillac ATS 2.0L 6spd FX300 Sprung Kevlar Disc Clutch Kit (Req....

The Clutch Masters 04302-HDTZ-X is an FX300 clutch kit for the Cadillac ATS with the 2.0L turbo four and the six-speed manual, 2013-2017 on our listing. It is aimed at owners whose tuned ATS has started to slip in the upper gears, and at anyone replacing a worn factory clutch and dual-mass flywheel who wants more holding power at the same time. This kit is part of a conversion: it requires the Clutch Masters FW-302-AL aluminum flywheel and will not work with the factory flywheel.

What the FX300 clutch kit does in an ATS 2.0T

The FX300 combines the Clutch Masters Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate with a steel-backed segmented Kevlar disc on a heavy-duty sprung hub. Splitting the Kevlar into segments concentrates clamp load on less area, so the disc holds more torque, and Clutch Masters rates the system at 110 percent more holding capacity than stock. It is designed for street cars with medium boost or a strong tune. Kevlar is non-abrasive, so it is gentle on the flywheel and pressure plate, and pedal effort rises only slightly. Clutch Masters recommends the FX300 for the street rather than track use.

Symptoms this kit addresses

• Engine speed flaring ahead of road speed in third through sixth after an ECU tune or intake and exhaust work
• A rising engagement point and burning smell after hard pulls
• Chatter or shudder on takeoff from a worn clutch or tired dual-mass flywheel
• Chirp or growl with the pedal down, usually the release bearing, which is replaced in this job

How to confirm before you buy

Clutch slip will not store a trouble code, so it is confirmed by a load test. In fourth or fifth at around 2,500 rpm, go to full throttle; if the tachometer climbs without matching acceleration, the disc is slipping. Rule out a soft pedal, low hydraulic fluid or a leaking slave cylinder first, since those cause poor release rather than slip. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the test, flare versus slip explains what you are feeling, and our manual repair cost guide helps you budget the job.

Fitment

Our listing covers the 2013-2017 Cadillac ATS 2.0L with the six-speed manual. The Clutch Masters chart for 04302-HDTZ-X also lists the ATS 2.0L 6-speed into later model years and the 2016-2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0L 6-speed. It does not apply to automatic cars or to the 2.5L or 3.6L engines. Because the kit only works with the FW-302-AL aluminum flywheel, budget for both parts. If you are unsure of your build, send us the year and VIN before ordering.

Install notes

• Kit contents per Clutch Masters: heavy-duty pressure plate, segmented Kevlar disc with sprung hub, release bearing, pilot bearing when the application uses one, alignment tool, instruction card and decals.
• FW-302-AL replaces the factory dual-mass flywheel. It is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum, hard anodized and SFI 1.2 certified, and works only with a Clutch Masters single-disc kit.
• Center the disc with the supplied tool and tighten the pressure plate bolts evenly in a star pattern to the factory value. An 18-piece alignment tool kit is a useful backup.
• Bleed the clutch hydraulics with fresh fluid of the type marked on the reservoir cap.
• Clutch Masters requires at least 500 miles of break-in before hard launches or full-boost pulls. They also note that driving style, break-in and lightweight flywheels all affect clutch life.

Can I use the factory flywheel with 04302-HDTZ-X?

No. The kit is sold as requiring the Clutch Masters FW-302-AL aluminum flywheel, which replaces the factory dual-mass flywheel. That flywheel only works with Clutch Masters clutch kits.

Does it fit the Camaro 2.0L?

Clutch Masters lists 04302-HDTZ-X for the 2016-2020 Camaro 2.0L 6-speed as well as the ATS 2.0L 6-speed. Our listing is for the 2013-2017 ATS; send us your VIN if you want us to confirm a Camaro.

How much more torque does the FX300 hold?

Clutch Masters rates the FX300 at 110 percent more holding capacity than the factory clutch. It is designed for street cars with medium boost or a strong tune, not track use.

What comes in the kit?

Pressure plate, segmented Kevlar sprung disc, release bearing, pilot bearing when applicable, alignment tool, instruction card and decals. The flywheel is sold separately.

Is there a break-in period?

Yes. Clutch Masters requires a minimum of 500 miles of break-in before hard use.

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