yes I'm a noob..
I have the clutch buzz on my AP1 and I heard all I need to replace is the clutch disc itself...but people recommended me to replace flywheel and pressure plate as well...but it's too much money....it's not like I have a highly paying job...
all I care about is getting rid of the buzz..
the car is MY00 with 62K miles..

I was just wondering what exactly flywheel and PP do...and how different would it feel if I change them as well compared to just changing the clutch disc?

Also when you ride the clutch...(depressing clutch and gas at the same time..as sometimes happens to new stick shift drivers like me) what parts are affected??

 

The flywheel does several things.

First off it is the thing that the starter motor turns to get the engine running. Second it provides a place for the clutch to create friction. What happens when you press the clutch, you are essentially squeezing the clutch plate between the flywheel and the pressure plate to make them rotate at around the same speed so you can engage a gear.

When you drive around with your foot partially on the clutch, the actual clutch disk is constantly being in contact with either the flywheel or the PP or both. This makes it wear out REALLY FAST.

Hope that helps.

 

try this link



http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch1.htm


Gaja