Once you're making real torque on a CR 2.0L, the stock clutch is the first thing to slip. This Kerma-built kit pairs a South Bend Stage 3 clutch with a Sachs Racing pressure plate and friction disc, rated to conservatively hold up to 470 ft-lbs — enough headroom for a tuned car without the chatter and heavy pedal feel you'd get from a race-spec setup.
Keeping the LUK dual mass flywheel (rather than swapping to single-mass) matters here — it's the difference between a daily-driver clutch and one that transmits every bit of driveline vibration into the cabin. This kit is built for cars that still see daily use, not just track days.
Everything needed for the swap is included — flywheel, throwout bearing/slave cylinder combo, all mounting hardware, and an alignment tool, so there's no separate trip to the parts counter mid-install.
2015 model note: the throwout bearing/slave cylinder combo differs by VIN on 2015 cars. Include your VIN at checkout so we send the correct one — 2009-2014 cars don't need this step.
Kit Includes:
Specs:
Fitment:
CR 2.0L TDI, 6-speed — VW Jetta, Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta Sportwagen, Passat, Beetle (2009-2015).
Why It's Here:
A tuned CR 2.0L outgrows its stock clutch fast. This kit exists so that upgrade doesn't force a trade-off between daily drivability and holding power.
