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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$265.14
SKU SD1-2058R-12
MPN K04101-HD
  • Regular price $265.14

Sku: SD1-2058R-12

MPN: K04101-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for the 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas and compatible vehicles. Offering a selection of friction materials like organic, ceramic, and Kevlar, this kit is designed for all driving styles, from daily commuting to high-performance racing. Choose between Stage 1 for reliable daily use and Stage 2 for aggressive driving needs. Each kit includes essential components for a seamless installation. Built for durability and performance, South Bend Clutch kits exceed OEM specifications, ensuring superior control and longevity. Perfect for enhancing the driving dynamics of your domestic passenger car.


$265.14
SKU SD1-2058R-12
MPN K04101-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
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  • Designed to deliver enhanced performance for manual transmissions.
  • Utilizes cutting-edge technology for superior durability.
  • Provides smoother, more responsive clutch engagement.
  • Engineered to handle high torque applications.
  • Improves power delivery and drivetrain efficiency.
  • Crafted from premium materials to resist wear and tear.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to race cars.
  • Backed by a trusted warranty for peace of mind.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

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South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality and performance in the world of high-performance clutches. Our comprehensive range of clutch kits is designed to meet the specific needs of various driving styles and vehicle applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The SBC Clutch Kit for 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is a prime example of our commitment to excellence and innovation. This clutch kit is engineered to enhance the driving experience of your domestic passenger car, providing superior control and durability.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and our relentless pursuit of quality. Our clutch kits are designed and manufactured to provide an unparalleled level of performance. Here are a few reasons why choosing a South Bend Clutch kit is the best decision for your vehicle:

  • Precision Engineering: Every clutch kit we offer is the result of extensive research and development, ensuring that you receive a product that exceeds OEM specifications for performance and durability.
  • Wide Range of Applications: Our clutch kits are designed to fit a wide range of vehicles and are specifically tailored to meet the requirements of various driving conditions, whether it's daily commuting, racing, or off-roading.
  • Quality Components: We use only the highest quality materials in our clutch kits. From the friction material to the pressure plate, every component is selected for its superior performance and durability.
  • Expertise and Support: With decades of experience in the automotive industry, our team of experts is always ready to provide advice and support. Whether you have questions about which clutch kit is right for your vehicle or need help with installation, we're here to assist you.

Features and Benefits of the SBC Clutch Kit

The SBC Clutch Kit for the Chevrolet Metro and other compatible vehicles offers a range of features and benefits designed to improve your driving experience:

  • Variety of Friction Materials: Depending on your driving needs, you can choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials. Organic materials offer smooth engagement and are ideal for daily driving. Ceramic materials provide higher heat resistance and are suited for more aggressive driving styles. Kevlar, known for its durability, offers a balance between smooth engagement and high-performance capability.
  • Stage Options: With Stage 1 and Stage 2 options available, you can select the level of performance that best suits your needs. Stage 1 is perfect for daily driving with occasional spirited use, while Stage 2 is designed for more aggressive driving and higher horsepower applications.
  • Comprehensive Kit Contents: Our clutch kits come with everything you need for a complete installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. This ensures that you have all the necessary components for a hassle-free installation process.
  • Durability and Reliability: Designed to withstand the rigors of high-performance driving, our clutch kits provide enhanced durability and reliability over stock clutch systems. This means longer service life and less downtime for maintenance.

Compatibility and Installation

The SBC Clutch Kit is compatible with a range of vehicles, including the 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas, 1992 Geo Metro 1.3L, 1989 and 1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.0L and 1.3L, respectively. It's designed to work seamlessly with the OEM flywheel and drivetrain components, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Installation is straightforward for those with mechanical experience, and we always recommend professional installation to ensure the best results.

Conclusion

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle's clutch system, the South Bend Clutch Kit for 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro 1.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles stands out as the premier choice. With its unparalleled quality, performance, and durability, it's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding drivers. Whether you're upgrading for better daily driving performance or preparing your car for the track, South Bend Clutch offers the reliability and performance you need. Trust South Bend Clutch to deliver the best in clutch system solutions, ensuring you get the most out of your vehicle.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

Single Disc

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

Stage 1 Clutch

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

Warranty Coverage

South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.

The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.

*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***

 

 

Warranty Registration

To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.

What You'll Need to Register:

  • Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
  • Current odometer reading at time of installation
  • Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
  • Part number of your South Bend Clutch product

Click here to Register Your Warranty

After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.

Filing a Warranty Claim

If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.

Claim Submission Requirements:

  • Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
  • Current odometer reading
  • Description of the issue you're experiencing
  • Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
  • Photos showing the condition of related components

Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.

Warranty Conditions

The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:

  • The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
  • The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
  • The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
  • The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
  • The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
  • The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
  • The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.

Pricing Policy

We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).

Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.

Return Policy

No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

To Obtain an RMA:

  • If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
  • If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345

Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.

Questions?

For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1998 Chevrolet Metro 1.3LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1992 Geo Metro 1.3LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1989 Pontiac Firefly 1.0LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1994 Pontiac Firefly 1.3LGas2WD-Solid Mass

PRODUCT FAQs

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Is the shipping free?

Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.

When will I receive my item?

When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.

Can I change or return my item?

If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.

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