Clutch Masters 13-17 Honda Accord 2.4L FX300 Clutch Kit Sprung Disc

The Clutch Masters 08030-HDTZ is an FX300 clutch kit for the 2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4L four-cylinder with the six-speed manual, and Clutch Masters lists the same kit for the 2016-2017 Civic 2.0L manual. It is the kit Accord owners look at when the original clutch starts slipping in the upper gears, when an intake, exhaust and tune have pushed the 2.4 past what the factory disc will hold, or when a high-mileage clutch is already coming out and they want something with more grip than another stock-style replacement.

What the FX300 clutch kit does in a 2013-2017 Accord 2.4L

The clutch is the only link between the engine and the six-speed. The pressure plate squeezes the disc against the flywheel, and the release bearing pulls that clamp away when you push the pedal. The FX300 raises how hard and how evenly that clamp works. It pairs a Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate with a disc that uses steel-backed segmented Kevlar friction material. Segmenting the Kevlar puts more pressure on each pad, which is how Clutch Masters gets a rated 110 percent increase in holding capacity while keeping pedal effort only slightly higher than stock. The disc has a heavy-duty sprung hub and a Marcel spring wafer, so engagement stays progressive in traffic. Clutch Masters also notes the Kevlar is non-abrasive, so it is easy on the flywheel face.

This is a street clutch. Clutch Masters builds the FX300 for highly tuned naturally aspirated cars, medium-boost turbo or supercharged builds, or up to about 100 hp of nitrous, and does not recommend it for track use.

Symptoms that point to a worn Accord clutch

• Revs flare in fifth or sixth on a highway pass but the car does not pick up speed
• The clutch bites near the very top of the pedal stroke
• Shudder or chatter when pulling away from a stop, worse on a hill
• Hot, burnt smell after a few hard launches or a steep driveway
• A whir or chirp only while the pedal is held down, which usually means the release bearing
• Gears grind going into first or reverse, which can be hydraulics rather than the clutch itself

A manual clutch does not set a trouble code when it slips, so the diagnosis comes from a road test and an inspection.

How to confirm before you buy

With the engine warm, hold fourth gear around 2,500 rpm and floor it. If the tachometer jumps ahead of the speedometer, the disc is slipping. Before ordering, check the clutch fluid level and look for wetness at the slave cylinder or a soft pedal, since a hydraulic fault can keep the clutch partly released. Also look for oil at the bellhousing seam; a rear main seal leak will glaze a new Kevlar disc quickly. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the road test, and shift flare vs slip helps separate true slip from other drivetrain complaints.

Fitment

This listing is for the 2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4L with the manual transmission. Clutch Masters also lists 08030-HDTZ for the 2016-2017 Honda Civic 2.0L manual. It does not fit the Accord V6, CVT or automatic cars. If you are not sure which engine and gearbox your car has, send us the year and VIN before ordering. Owners who just want a factory-feel replacement can look at the Exedy OE clutch kit HCK1014 for the same cars; the FX300 is the step up for modified engines.

Install notes

• The kit includes the disc, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing where the application uses one, an alignment tool and an instruction card.
• Resurface or replace the flywheel so the new disc beds against a flat, clean face, and use new flywheel bolts.
• Center the disc with the supplied tool or a clutch alignment tool kit, then tighten the pressure plate bolts gradually in a crisscross pattern.
• Put only a thin film of high-temperature grease on the input shaft splines and keep it off the friction faces.
• Honda clutch hydraulics share the brake fluid reservoir. Flush and bleed with fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid; a vacuum bleeder kit makes it a one-person job.
• Clutch Masters requires a minimum 500-mile break-in: normal driving, no launches and no full-throttle shifts until it is done.

Does 08030-HDTZ fit my 2013-2017 Accord?

It fits the 2013-2017 Accord 2.4L four-cylinder with the manual transmission. It does not fit the V6, CVT or automatic models. Clutch Masters also lists it for the 2016-2017 Civic 2.0L manual.

How much more holding power does the FX300 have?

Clutch Masters rates the FX300 at 110 percent more holding capacity than stock, using a heavy-duty pressure plate and a segmented Kevlar disc. It is built for heavily modified street cars, not track use.

Will the pedal be much heavier?

Clutch Masters describes pedal pressure as only slightly increased over stock, with a positive engagement.

What else should I replace with the clutch?

Resurface or replace the flywheel, use new flywheel bolts, fix any rear main seal leak, and flush the clutch hydraulics with fresh brake fluid. The kit already includes the release bearing and alignment tool.

Is there a break-in period?

Yes. Clutch Masters requires at least 500 miles of normal driving before launches or hard shifts so the Kevlar facing beds in evenly.

• Transmission Slipping Diagnosis Guide
• Shift Flare vs. Slip: How to Tell the Difference
• Automatic vs. Manual Transmission Repair Cost