Clutch Masters 2015 VW GTI 2.0T MK7 6spd 4cyl FX400 Dampened Fiber Dual Friction Lined Disc Kit
A Mk7 GTI with a tune, downpipe or bigger turbo quickly finds the limit of the factory clutch: the tach jumps ahead of road speed in third and fourth at full boost, and the engagement point climbs up the pedal. Clutch Masters 17400-HDCL-D is the FX400 8-puck kit for the 2015 VW GTI 2.0T with the six-speed manual. Clutch Masters rates it at an estimated 500 ft-lb of holding capacity, about 170 percent over stock, and builds the disc as a dampened unit meant to run against an aftermarket single-mass flywheel.
The kit pairs the Clutch Masters Power Plus I Hi-Leverage heavy-duty pressure plate with a sprung ceramic disc. The 8-puck version is the milder of the two FX400 layouts: its segmented ceramic buttons sit on a full-face pattern with a marcel cushion between the linings, which Clutch Masters says gives quick engagement with minimal chatter and makes it the FX400 meant for street-driven cars. The 6-puck FX400 has no marcel and grabs harder. The sprung hub adds damping, which matters here because the -D disc replaces the springs that the factory dual-mass flywheel would otherwise provide.
Be clear about the trade-off. Ceramic is chosen for holding power and heat tolerance, not for life on a gently driven car. Clutch Masters states ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near-stock cars, and that easy street use can shorten the kit's life through harsh engagement and slipping. If your GTI is stock or lightly modified, an organic FX100 or FX250 is the better buy.
Make sure the clutch is actually slipping and not partly held open. Check the reservoir level and condition, look for a sagging or sticky pedal, and look for oil at the bellhousing seam that would contaminate any disc. Then log a fourth-gear pull from low rpm and watch for engine speed rising faster than road speed. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the order of checks, and the manual versus automatic repair cost breakdown helps you budget the labor, since the gearbox has to come out.
Our listing is cataloged for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI with the 2.0L turbo and six-speed manual. The Clutch Masters application chart for 17400-HDCL-D is wider: 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed and 2019-2021 Jetta 2.0L six-speed. It does not fit DSG cars or the Golf R, which uses its own 17450-series kits. Because this is the dampened disc, it is meant to be used with an aftermarket single-mass flywheel, not the factory dual-mass unit. Send your year and VIN if you want us to check your car, and browse more parts in our rebuild kits department.
For a softer, longer-lived organic setup, look at the FX250 dampened kit, rated by Clutch Masters at 350 ft-lb. ACT's VW9-XTSS Xtreme street kit includes its own flywheel if you want everything in one box.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 17400-HDCL-D |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 2015 VW GTI 2.0T MK7 6spd 4cyl FX400 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 |
Clutch Masters lists 17400-HDCL-D for the 2015-2021 GTI Mk7 2.0L TSI six-speed and the 2019-2021 Jetta 2.0L six-speed. Our listing is cataloged for 2015, so send your year and VIN and we will confirm.
No. The -D suffix is the dampened disc, which Clutch Masters designs for an aftermarket single-mass flywheel. Their rigid -R discs are the ones meant for the OEM flywheel.
Clutch Masters gives an estimated 500 ft-lb of torque capacity, roughly a 170 percent increase over stock holding capacity.
It is the street version of the FX400. The marcel cushion keeps chatter minimal, but engagement is quicker than an organic disc and ceramic is not recommended for stock or near-stock cars.
The pressure plate, the 8-puck ceramic disc and an alignment tool. Plan on buying a single-mass flywheel separately.
Clutch Masters asks for at least 500 miles of normal driving, with no hard launches or high-rpm engagement, before the clutch is used hard.
