Clutch Masters 2015 VW GTI 2.0T MK7 6spd 4cyl FX250 Dampened Fiber Dual Friction Lined Disc Kit
Clutch Masters 17400-HD0F-D is the FX250 clutch kit for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI Mk7 2.0T with the six-speed manual, built for owners who are throwing away the factory dual-mass flywheel and moving to a single-mass steel flywheel. It is the kit people look for when a Stage 1 or Stage 2 tuned GTI starts slipping in the upper gears, when the original dual-mass flywheel rattles at idle or judders on take-off, or when the car is getting a full clutch job and the owner wants a stronger, still street-friendly setup.
The factory GTI relies on a dual-mass flywheel to soak up the firing pulses of the turbo four-cylinder, so the stock disc does not need much damping of its own. Take that flywheel out and the job moves to the clutch disc. The -D suffix is Clutch Masters' dampened version: the disc has a sprung hub, and the maker states it is designed to run against an aftermarket single-mass flywheel. That is the key difference from the -R rigid version of the same kit, which is meant for the OEM flywheel.
The friction side is the FX250 hybrid. The face that touches the pressure plate is Clutch Masters' Fiber Tough material, the face that touches the flywheel is steel-backed organic, and a marcel spring wafer between them cushions engagement. It is clamped by the Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate. Clutch Masters rates this combination at a 110 percent increase in holding capacity, about 350 ft-lb estimated, and describes it as a kit for the spirited street driver or weekend racer that keeps the drivability of its milder FX100 and FX200 series. In plain terms: organic-style engagement, a moderately firmer pedal, and much more clamp than stock.
First rule out a release problem. A low or contaminated fluid reservoir, a soft pedal or a leaking slave can keep the clutch partly disengaged and mimic wear. Then do a controlled test: in fourth gear at low RPM, go to full throttle and watch whether engine speed rises without matching road speed. A logged pull that shows RPM and speed separating is the cleanest proof. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the order of checks. If the main complaint is idle rattle and judder rather than slip, the dual-mass flywheel is the likely problem, and this single-mass conversion fixes both in one job.
Our listing is for the 2015 VW GTI 2.0T Mk7 six-speed manual. Clutch Masters lists 17400-HD0F-D for the 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed and the 2019-2021 Jetta 2.0L Mk7 TSI six-speed. It does not fit DSG cars, the Golf R, which uses a different Clutch Masters kit, or the earlier Mk5 and Mk6 GTI. Because this is the dampened disc, it must be paired with a single-mass flywheel; do not run it on the factory dual-mass unit. If you are unsure which flywheel is on the car, or the car has been swapped, send us the year and VIN before ordering. Planning to keep the stock flywheel instead? Choose the FX250 rigid disc kit 17400-HD0F-R.
If your GTI is making well beyond the FX250 rating or sees regular launches, the FX400 8-puck dampened kit holds much more torque at the cost of a harsher ceramic engagement.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 17400-HD0F-D |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2015 VW GTI 2.0T MK7 6spd 4cyl FX250 Dampened Fiber Dual Friction Lined Disc Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Volkswagen Gti (2015) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Clutch Masters designs the -D dampened disc for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel. For the factory dual-mass flywheel, use the rigid 17400-HD0F-R version of the same FX250 kit.
Clutch Masters lists its FW-375-SF 18 lb steel single-mass flywheel for the 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed. It is a common pairing for this clutch.
Clutch Masters lists this part number for the 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed and the 2019-2021 Jetta 2.0L six-speed. Our listing is titled for 2015, so send us your year and VIN if you want us to confirm before ordering.
Clutch Masters rates the FX250 at a 110 percent increase in holding capacity over stock, estimated at 350 ft-lb. That suits most Stage 1 and Stage 2 tuned GTIs.
Usually some. Without the dual-mass flywheel, more gear rattle at idle and a little more vibration are normal. The sprung hub on the -D disc is there to absorb as much of that as possible.
Clutch Masters lists the kit contents as the pressure plate, disc and alignment tool. Inspect the release bearing and slave assembly while the transmission is out and replace it if it is worn or leaking.
