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SBC Clutch Kit for 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2411R-12
MPN: K16113-HD
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS and compatible models. Designed for superior performance and durability, our clutch kits come in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar materials, catering to a range of driving styles from daily commuting to spirited, sporty use. Choose between Stage 1 for enhanced daily driving or Stage 2 for aggressive performance and occasional track days. Each kit promises smooth engagement, increased torque capacity, and unmatched reliability without compromising drivability. Opt for South Bend Clutch for precision engineering, optimal performance, and dedicated support. Perfect for those seeking to upgrade their vehicle's performance, whether for the streets or competition. Professional installation recommended to ensure the best performance and longevity.
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South Bend Clutch specializes in top-quality clutch kits and components that are designed to meet and exceed the performance requirements of vehicles ranging from the daily driver to the track enthusiast. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has made us a leader in the clutch market. The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS, which also fits other vehicles like the 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L and the 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L, exemplifies this commitment by offering unmatched performance, durability, and drivability.
This clutch kit has been meticulously engineered to provide a significant upgrade over the OEM clutch assembly, ensuring that your vehicle can handle more power, more torque, and more aggressive driving conditions without compromising the smooth engagement and reliability that you expect from your vehicle. Whether you're upgrading your car for better street performance, preparing for competition, or simply seeking a more reliable and durable clutch system, South Bend Clutch has the solution that fits your needs.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS and compatible vehicles comes in various configurations to suit different driving styles and performance requirements. Whether you are looking for an organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction material, or you are deciding between Stage 1 for daily driving or Stage 2 for more spirited, sporty use, we have a clutch kit that meets your needs.
Understanding the South Bend Clutch Kit Options
Our clutch kits are not one-size-fits-all. They are designed with the end-user in mind, providing options that cater to a wide range of driving habits, vehicle modifications, and performance goals.
Organic Friction Material
- Perfect for daily drivers and light performance upgrades.
- Offers smooth engagement and improved durability over stock.
- Ideal for vehicles that are mostly used for street driving with occasional spirited driving sessions.
Ceramic Friction Material
- Designed for extreme conditions and performance tuning.
- Provides higher heat tolerance and increased torque capacity.
- Best suited for vehicles that see more aggressive driving and track days.
Kevlar Friction Material
- Offers a great balance between longevity and performance.
- Kevlar material provides excellent wear characteristics and can handle higher temperatures than organic material.
- Suitable for drivers who demand more from their vehicle without sacrificing drivability.
Stage 1 vs. Stage 2
- Stage 1 clutch kits are designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for those seeking a stronger, more reliable replacement for the factory clutch. They provide enhanced performance and durability without a significant increase in pedal effort.
- Stage 2 clutch kits are aimed at vehicles with more significant performance upgrades or those used in more demanding driving conditions. These clutches offer higher torque capacity and are built to withstand aggressive driving and occasional track use.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and performance. Our clutch kits are the result of rigorous testing and development to ensure they meet the high standards that performance enthusiasts expect. Here are just a few reasons to choose a South Bend Clutch kit for your vehicle:
- Precision Engineering: Our products are designed and manufactured with precision, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for your specific vehicle model.
- Reliability: We use only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that every South Bend Clutch kit provides unparalleled reliability and durability.
- Improved Performance: Whether you're looking for a smoother ride, increased torque capacity, or improved heat dissipation, our clutch kits are engineered to enhance your driving experience.
- Technical Support: Our team of experts is always ready to provide support and advice, helping you choose the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving style.
Installation and Maintenance
While we design our clutch kits for straightforward installation, we recommend professional installation to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Proper maintenance and driving habits can also significantly impact the life of your clutch. Following the break-in guidelines provided with your South Bend Clutch kit will ensure smooth operation and extend the life of your clutch.
In Summary
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS and other compatible vehicles offers a range of options to suit various driving needs and performance goals. With our focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, South Bend Clutch is your go-to source for high-performance clutch kits that deliver reliability, durability, and enhanced driving experience. Whether you're upgrading for better street performance, competition, or simply seeking a more dependable clutch system, our clutch kits are designed to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Corolla 1.8L | GAS |  | 2WD | C59 | Solid Mass |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L | GAS |  | 2WD | C59 | Solid Mass |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L | GAS | | 2WD | C59 | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch specializes in top-quality clutch kits and components that are designed to meet and exceed the performance requirements of vehicles ranging from the daily driver to the track enthusiast. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has made us a leader in the clutch market. The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS, which also fits other vehicles like the 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L and the 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L, exemplifies this commitment by offering unmatched performance, durability, and drivability.
This clutch kit has been meticulously engineered to provide a significant upgrade over the OEM clutch assembly, ensuring that your vehicle can handle more power, more torque, and more aggressive driving conditions without compromising the smooth engagement and reliability that you expect from your vehicle. Whether you're upgrading your car for better street performance, preparing for competition, or simply seeking a more reliable and durable clutch system, South Bend Clutch has the solution that fits your needs.
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS and compatible vehicles comes in various configurations to suit different driving styles and performance requirements. Whether you are looking for an organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction material, or you are deciding between Stage 1 for daily driving or Stage 2 for more spirited, sporty use, we have a clutch kit that meets your needs.
Understanding the South Bend Clutch Kit Options
Our clutch kits are not one-size-fits-all. They are designed with the end-user in mind, providing options that cater to a wide range of driving habits, vehicle modifications, and performance goals.
Organic Friction Material
- Perfect for daily drivers and light performance upgrades.
- Offers smooth engagement and improved durability over stock.
- Ideal for vehicles that are mostly used for street driving with occasional spirited driving sessions.
Ceramic Friction Material
- Designed for extreme conditions and performance tuning.
- Provides higher heat tolerance and increased torque capacity.
- Best suited for vehicles that see more aggressive driving and track days.
Kevlar Friction Material
- Offers a great balance between longevity and performance.
- Kevlar material provides excellent wear characteristics and can handle higher temperatures than organic material.
- Suitable for drivers who demand more from their vehicle without sacrificing drivability.
Stage 1 vs. Stage 2
- Stage 1 clutch kits are designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for those seeking a stronger, more reliable replacement for the factory clutch. They provide enhanced performance and durability without a significant increase in pedal effort.
- Stage 2 clutch kits are aimed at vehicles with more significant performance upgrades or those used in more demanding driving conditions. These clutches offer higher torque capacity and are built to withstand aggressive driving and occasional track use.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and performance. Our clutch kits are the result of rigorous testing and development to ensure they meet the high standards that performance enthusiasts expect. Here are just a few reasons to choose a South Bend Clutch kit for your vehicle:
- Precision Engineering: Our products are designed and manufactured with precision, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for your specific vehicle model.
- Reliability: We use only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that every South Bend Clutch kit provides unparalleled reliability and durability.
- Improved Performance: Whether you're looking for a smoother ride, increased torque capacity, or improved heat dissipation, our clutch kits are engineered to enhance your driving experience.
- Technical Support: Our team of experts is always ready to provide support and advice, helping you choose the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving style.
Installation and Maintenance
While we design our clutch kits for straightforward installation, we recommend professional installation to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Proper maintenance and driving habits can also significantly impact the life of your clutch. Following the break-in guidelines provided with your South Bend Clutch kit will ensure smooth operation and extend the life of your clutch.
In Summary
The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8L GAS and other compatible vehicles offers a range of options to suit various driving needs and performance goals. With our focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, South Bend Clutch is your go-to source for high-performance clutch kits that deliver reliability, durability, and enhanced driving experience. Whether you're upgrading for better street performance, competition, or simply seeking a more dependable clutch system, our clutch kits are designed to meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Corolla 1.8L | GAS | | 2WD | C59 | Solid Mass |
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L | GAS | | 2WD | C59 | Solid Mass |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L | GAS | | 2WD | C59 | 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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