Clutch Disk Differences Cub 1200

[Texas Blues]

Howdy folks, need some advice on a clutch disk. I keep seeing them for sale at different places from anywhere between $27.00 to $50.00. The all look the same in the pictures. Some say "aftermarket" some say "no metal, just the fiber". I want to say that my OEM disk had a thin metal center sandwhiched between the fiber disks. Is this what the mean by "no metal"? Are these so called aftermarket ones trustworthy? I dont want to make a mistake and buy the lesser quality one. I see the oem part number is 961-3002, even the picture of an oem disk looks like all the others. Are they still made with a thin metal center? Any advice would be apreciated. Thanks, TB

[cubby102]

Both my gear drives have the afternoon earmarked fiber disk and it works just as well if not better then the originals. Ive never had them slip except one time and that was because it got water splashed into it while pulling some logs out of the woods and that was maybe a 2 second slip and it grabbed tight again.

[Texas Blues]

Originally Posted by cubby102

Both my gear drives have the afternoon earmarked fiber disk and it works just as well if not better then the originals. Ive never had them slip except one time and that was because it got water splashed into it while pulling some logs out of the woods and that was maybe a 2 second slip and it grabbed tight again.

Thanks cubby. Just so I understand what you mean, are you saying your after market disk has no metal center, and made of fiber all the way through? TB

[J-Mech]

No metal means it is an all fiber disk. Think of it like a brake pad. No metal was used in the compound that makes the disk. I have never seen a clutch disk with a metal center.

[cubby102]

Yes they are solid fiber. My 1000 had a metal center disk on it when I first got it and it was completely wore out ive never had the chance to use one thats in hood shape but in my mind I think the fiber one is better

[Alvy]

I've replaced all mine with aftermarket ones bought through Patton acres. 30 ish dollars or so, no problems. All of mine that were the original ones did have a metal center disk with fiber on either side. They all started to separate which is why I replaced them. No sure if the OE ones still one with metal in the center or not

[Texas Blues]

Originally Posted by cubby102

Yes they are solid fiber. My 1000 had a metal center disk on it when I first got it and it was completely wore out ive never had the chance to use one thats in hood shape but in my mind I think the fiber one is better

Originally Posted by Alvy

I've replaced all mine with aftermarket ones bought through Patton acres. 30 ish dollars or so, no problems. All of mine that were the original ones did have a metal center disk with fiber on either side. They all started to separate which is why I replaced them. No sure if the OE ones still one with metal in the center or not

Thanks guys, that's what I was looking for. I went and looked at my original, it too has a metal center. I will order the all fiber one and run with it. Dang near got all the clutch parts I need to proceed with the reassembly. Getting close! TB

[sawdustdad]

I've been using the OEM disks on all my gear drives--and if I recall correctly, all had the metal layer in the center. Never had one separate, though one disk on a tractor I purchased, had a disk in it that was coming apart. I would think the disk with the metal layer would be stronger.

[Yosemite Sam]

Personally, I always use the factory ones with the sandwiched metal disk.

My biggest fear is that, over time, the driver holes will woller or tear out.

The holes in some of the factory ones I've seen are pretty bad.

HOWEVER, I would bet that if you used your Cub like a "sane" person, the aftermarket ones would last a good long while, if the holes should tear out, you could always drill 3 more in a different location around the edge of the disk.

BUT, my Brother and I use my Cubs, so all bets are off when it comes to parts that may not be "top notch".

IIRC, someone here showed us pictures of a pretty worn out clutch disk a few days ago. The holes in it were BADLY worn.

[darkminion_17]

You mean this one?
It had the metal in the middle.