For those who decide to start changing the coupling on their own, already having purchasing experience behind them kit for Lada 2107, it is unnecessary to give any advice. A novice motorist probably shouldn’t take on such a task, but experienced VAZ drivers usually have an established opinion on this matter. However, the supply of information can unexpectedly fail even an experienced car enthusiast, because technology does not stand still. Therefore, information based on research results and the experience of domestic car enthusiasts will come in handy.
Valeo
Speaking about which clutch is better for the VAZ 2114, it is worth considering several options in detail. The quality of parts, availability and compliance with factory specifications - all points are important for drivers. Let's start by looking at the most popular kit from the famous one.
Useful : Replacing the clutch on a VAZ 2114 with your own hands
When considering the options for kits for a quiet ride, one cannot help but mention. The presence of a torque reserve, high quality workmanship and durability are the main advantages of a set of parts from this company. The list of positive features of the kit includes the following points:
- The large thickness of the “petals” on the basket ensures a long service life;
- The safety margin allows you to make sharp starts from a standstill;
- The Valeo clutch feels comfortable when driving in traffic jams;
- A correctly assembled kit ensures smooth gear shifting and no jerking.
Studying the reviews of owners of “fours” with an installed set of transmission parts from this company, the following disadvantages should be noted:
- A large number of fakes from other companies due to the low level of protection of the box;
- Weak release bearing included in the kit. Already at 40-50 thousand kilometers a “howl” is observed.
Regarding the price of Valeo, the kit is quite budget-friendly. For an original package of spare parts from this company they ask about 3,000 thousand rubles. For counterfeits made in China, they ask for an order of magnitude less - 2000-2500 rubles.
Useful : Adjusting the clutch on a VAZ 2114 (step-by-step instructions)
Practice: which clutch is better to buy for a VAZ 2114 car and how to determine it?
When evaluating a friction clutch and its components, the experience of friends and acquaintances who have purchased them at least once is very useful. For example, a novice car enthusiast who decides to independently replace the clutch on a VAZ 2110 will certainly be helped by the recommendations of experienced motorists.
As practice shows, when purchasing a clutch kit, the owner is mainly concerned about the issue of fakes and defects. Therefore, let’s look at some interesting points separately.
Package
What do we immediately pay attention to when making any purchase? That's right, on the packaging. The same pattern applies here. The box itself and its quality are not evidence of a fake, but still two points should be paid attention to:
- No self-respecting manufacturer will package their products in a flimsy box with crooked text and errors.
- If the letters on the package are erased by the touch of a finger, then feel free to put it back and leave this store.
If we like the box, then we move on.
Clutch disc
Thinking about the question of which clutch is best to buy for a VAZ 2114, we slowly take the disc out of the box. We evaluate the geometry of the product; the disc must be smooth, without any teeth, chips or other defects.
We inspect the damper springs - from a good manufacturer they are always painted with clear varnish or some color. The craftsmen point out that they have not yet encountered original clutches that are unpainted. By the way, many companies themselves recommend this method of identifying counterfeits.
Release bearing
If the kit includes a plastic bearing, you can put the box aside or then replace it with a standard VAZ metal bearing. During active driving, the plastic part begins to “howl” and then crumbles. Attempts to solve the problem by “immersing” the bearing in lubricant solve the problem only for a short time.
Basket
The font and code must be clearly applied, and the paint should not be erased by a simple touch.
Carefully inspect the metal sheets of the basket. It is important that they are all located in the same plane. If even one petal protrudes, the car will twitch and the pedal will constantly vibrate. Any deviations are unacceptable; if there are any, we immediately refuse the purchase.
Luk
Studying automobile forums, specifically the topics “which clutch is better to install on a VAZ 2114?” many drivers write about spare parts.
German has been producing parts for 4-wheel units for many years. During this time, an analogue of the original VAZ clutch was created. The obvious advantages of the option from the German manufacturer include the following points:
- Soft pedal stroke;
- High quality braided disc cover that can withstand a service life of up to 100 thousand kilometers;
- Smooth gear shifting without jerking or slipping;
- A small number of counterfeits due to the high level of protection of the original packaging.
The prevalence of this option made it possible to clearly identify the shortcomings of the German “LUK” kit:
- The release bearing is made using plastic;
- High price.
Due to the manufacture of parts abroad, the price of a kit from LUK is an order of magnitude higher than its analogues. On average, stores ask 4000-4500 rubles for an original set of transmission parts.
With a small engine torque on the “four”, it was possible to achieve a high service life of consumable transmission parts. With a quiet ride, the mileage indicator on the original set of spare parts for the VAZ 2114 clutch runs 100-120 thousand kilometers.
Adjustment
Adjusting the clutch is not as complicated a procedure as replacing it, but it can take quite a lot of time. The adjustment consists of changing the length of the cable. The process goes as follows: the length of the shell changes relative to the adjustment unit, and as a result, the working stroke changes to a smaller or larger direction. As the length of the shell decreases, the pedal stroke decreases. This adjustment also works in the opposite direction. The clutch can be considered adjusted when the pedal moves 12.5-13.5 centimeters.
The first step is to unscrew the torque nut so that you have access to adjusting the length and entire stroke.
The length of the shell changes by changing the tension of the nuts, which are located at the end of the adjusting unit. To understand the operation and location, it is recommended that you read the replacement instructions described above. The first step is to loosen the locking nut, and only then turn the adjusting fastener. When the pedal is unscrewed, it will move to the floor of the VAZ 2114, and when screwed on, the pedal will rise. It is recommended to call a friend, as the work will be completed faster: one person checks the movement, and the second tightens the adjusting nut.
It is important to make sure during setup that the cable moves properly and is not pinched. It needs to be visually inspected and checked for damaged wires. If there are defects, you need to change the clutch cable, since in the future it will come apart like a rope, and the efforts will be in vain.
When the specified parameters of 12.5-13.5 cm are achieved, it is necessary to securely tighten the locking nut of the fastening onto the end of the cable. After this, you need to check the clutch pedal travel again: the pedal is pressed to the dead center, and then measured again. If the indicators have changed and are outside the acceptable range, the adjustment must be performed again. There is a simpler way to check, which is used by most VAZ 2114 owners: if in the middle of the pedal stroke the car moves normally, then the cable is adjusted correctly.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, you need to set the desired length; while scrolling, the length of the cable sheath will change.
Final check
After operations in the garage, you need to perform a final test, which is carried out as follows:
- The VAZ 2114 drives onto a flat section of the road surface.
- The parking brake is applied.
- The engine starts and the gear is engaged.
- Then an attempt is made to move without pressing the clutch pedal.
If the clutch is working properly, the engine should stall. If the result is the opposite, then the pedal is faulty and requires re-adjustment or replacement.
The test can be described as follows: the movement of the car occurs due to the lack of pressing of the disk against the basket and the surfaces of the flywheel. A sign of a malfunction may be that when starting, the transmission does not start or begins to work with tension. The reason is that the clutch “drives”, it needs to be adjusted or a new one installed. When choosing a new mechanism, motorists ask themselves the question: “Which clutch should I keep?” It is best to install original mechanisms, since they are best adapted to work with the gearbox and power plant of the VAZ 2114.
Hola
Under the Hola brand name, it is easy to find relatively inexpensive Dutch-made spare parts specifically for domestic cars, including 4-wheelers.
The kit with a releaser, basket and disc from Hola stands out from other manufacturers with the following list of advantages:
- Good combination of price and quality;
- Does not burn out and does not slip during sudden starts;
- The bearing does not make unnecessary noise;
- There are practically no fakes.
As for the shortcomings, “Hola” “distinguished itself” in the following points:
- Judging by reviews from owners of cars with the Hola kit, pedal vibrations occur when changing gears;
- The pedal stiffness is higher than that of analogues.
Due to the good price-quality ratio, a set of parts from this Dutch manufacturer is in demand. The cost in some online stores today is 2800-3000 rubles.
How do you know if your clutch needs repair or replacement?
Signs that the clutch mechanism is worn out or faulty may include the following malfunctions:
- great effort when changing gears;
- extraneous noises that occur when the clutch is depressed;
- slippage;
- the clutch is not engaged at full strength.
Clutch diagram
If at least one of these signs is observed, you should conduct a diagnostic inspection of the mechanism or send the car for service. If repair turns out to be impossible, you will have to think about completely replacing the clutch with a new one.
When inspecting a new clutch kit, the closest attention should be paid to the basket. Even if one of its petals is uneven or crooked, you should immediately refuse the purchase.
Pilenga
The Italian also included in its assortment consumable parts for the domestic model 2114.
The metal-ceramic coating of the plane ensures clear switching during aggressive driving. For quiet movement, the clutch pedal with this option will be hard. Advantages of "Pilenga":
- Clearer gear shifting compared to factory settings;
- High friction properties (manifests itself during aggressive driving);
- Reinforced release design.
The disadvantages of “Pilenga” include the following points:
- Low resource due to the characteristics of the friction coating;
- Hard pedal travel.
The price tag for a set from an Italian company is acceptable and amounts to 2900-3200 rubles.
Removing the clutch
1.Hang it in front of the car, preferably higher on jacks on both sides.
- Unscrew and remove both front wheels and place them under the car for your safety.
- Remove the battery and air filter (required)
- Disconnect the clutch cable from the gearbox and remove it from the bracket (two 17 mm wrenches)
- Unscrew the bolts securing the ball joints to the steering knuckles (17 mm wrench);
- Loosen the rear mounting of the left trailing arm (24 mm socket);
- Unscrew the bolts securing the left extension bracket (17 mm head) and rotate the lever 90 degrees downwards;
- Disconnect the ground from the gearbox (if it is attached to it, use a 13 mm wrench);
- Unscrew the lower flywheel protection cover (10 mm wrench);
- Unscrew the left power unit support (two 17 mm keys);
- Unscrew the rear support of the power unit from the body (17 mm wrench) and the gear shift drive clamp (two 13 mm wrenches), remove the gear shift drive
- Unscrew three bolts and one nut securing the gearbox to the engine;
- Carefully, tilt the power unit, remove the gearbox from the engine and leave it hanging on the drives;
- Very carefully, using an 8 mm socket with sharp edges, unscrew the clutch basket;
Kraft
It is not obvious, but the country of manufacture of Kraft spare parts is Türkiye. At the same time, a clutch set from this company is in demand.
Let's move on to the advantages of "Kraft":
- Good quality;
- Acceptable price;
- High resource subject to quiet driving;
- Smooth pedal stroke and no vibration.
The disadvantages are few:
- A large number of fakes;
- Weak release bearing.
The price tag for the original “Kraft” is 3200-3400 rubles.
How to choose the right one
Competent selection in 2022 begins with studying manufacturers’ offers. Knowing several factors will help determine which clutch is best installed on a VAZ.
- Precise car modification. The configuration of the clutch kit and its physical parameters depend on the type of car.
- Estimated price range. Depending on the desired cost, the user can navigate by company. The final price tag is considered an important factor - you shouldn’t count on the cheapest model.
- Method of operating the machine. With moderate driving under normal conditions, even simple modifications to the disc and drives will last quite a long time. If the car is used in racing mode or under critical overloads with frequent switching (this also includes training cars), you should buy high-quality products with a large margin of safety.
By taking into account all the parameters, the motorist can correctly select the required clutch model and install it on his car.
Sachs
Another German manufacturer of spare parts for domestic vehicles of the Samara 2 family is Sachs. The set of parts for transmission consumables from Sachs is standard - clutch disc, release plate and basket.
The popularity of this option is due to the following points:
- High level of wear resistance;
- Bearing strength;
- It dampens jerks well when the pedal is thrown suddenly.
Sachs has few disadvantages:
- Lots of fakes;
- Tight clutch travel;
- High price.
Due to the high quality of components and durability, the price of the product “bites” - 5,000 rubles or more.
Order of Operations
There are two ways to change this node: regular and simplified. The second one is more accessible for self-repair - replacing the VAZ 2114 clutch without removing the box. The procedure for performing the work in the usual way is as follows:
- It is better to put the car in a pit, but if there is none, then you need to lift it with jacks.
- We remove the front wheels and de-energize the car by disconnecting the minus terminal from the battery.
- Now you need to disconnect the speedometer cable from the gearbox, remove the clutch cable, and turn off the gear drive.
- From the gearbox side, the motor support is dismantled, and the flywheel is removed.
- The flywheel should be examined for chips, cracks and other defects.
- The oil should be drained from the gearbox; you can take advantage of the situation and change the working fluid.
- The internal CV joints are removed from the gearbox, unscrew the fastenings and remove the gearbox.
- Now you can remove the bearing.
- Be sure to clean the shaft from working fluids, dirt and dust.
Installation of a bearing with a coupling on the input shaft.
- We attach the basket to the flywheel.
- Subsequent operations are performed in the reverse order of the above.
Watch the DIY VAZ 2114 clutch replacement in the video:
Buying a unit is a rather complicated question, since it is sold both in parts and as an assembly. The manufacturer provides article numbers for each, since he lists them as different parts. He believes that these are completely different details. You can use analogues in your work. So, many VAZ owners prefer to purchase the SACHS collection (3000-951-211), but its cost is 3 times higher. Tuning analogues are offered by Brembo and ATI, the average price is about 10 thousand rubles.
VIS
The domestic version of the VIS can be considered a spare one, because This set is not of high quality.
Advantages:
- Few fakes;
- Availability in every store.
Flaws:
- High percentage of defects in sets;
- Small resource;
- Tough move.
The price on online platforms is about 3000-3200 rubles.
Starko
The second Turkish manufacturer of parts for domestic cars is “Starko” on our list; Kraft is less common.
It is difficult to find original Starko packaging, which already indicates a high probability of purchasing a low-quality fake. First, let's list the advantages:
- Good combination of price and quality;
- Smooth gear shifting.
The disadvantages include the following:
- In traffic jams, vibrations are observed when starting to move;
- A small number of reviews and opinions of drivers.
The price of a standard set is no different from competitors - 3000-3500 rubles.
Which clutch kit to choose for Lada Samara?
For anyone who has decided to start changing the clutch on their own, having already had experience in purchasing a kit for a Lada 2107 , it is unnecessary to give any advice. A novice motorist probably shouldn’t take on such a task, but experienced VAZ drivers usually have an established opinion on this matter. However, the supply of information can unexpectedly fail even an experienced car enthusiast, because technology does not stand still. Therefore, information based on research results and the experience of domestic car enthusiasts will come in handy.
Fenox
The Belarusian manufacturer Fenox has been on the market of spare parts for domestic cars for a long time.
Advantages of "Fenox":
- Smooth start;
- Improved friction properties;
- High precision balancing;
- A guide is included.
Negative aspects of "Fenox":
- Overcharge;
- Mediocre quality;
- Presence of fakes.
The price tag in car stores reaches 4,000 rubles or more. The abundance of options for installation makes it difficult to choose, but the rating given will allow you to decide on the manufacturer. The final choice should be made based on your driving style.
