# Clutch plates

> Clutch plates are the friction-lined discs in a wet multi-plate clutch that clamp against the steel plates to transmit engine power to the gearbox.

- **Also known as:** Debriyaj diski, Friction plates, Debriyaj seti
- **Turkish term:** Debriyaj balatası
- **Category:** [Clutch Plates](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/category/clutch-plates)
- **Page:** https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/clutch-plates

A clutch plate set contains a model-specific number of friction plates; steel plates and clutch springs are often sold separately. Wear is checked by measuring plate thickness against the service limit in the manual.

- Always replace friction plates **as a set**; renew the steel plates too if they are warped or blued.
- Weak clutch springs can cause slipping even with new plates.
- Car oils with friction modifiers can make a wet clutch slip; use a motorcycle-rated oil.

## Related terms

- [Clutch](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/clutch): The clutch connects and disconnects drive between the engine and the gearbox under the rider's control.
- [Engine oil](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/engine-oil): Engine oil lubricates, cools and cleans the engine's moving parts; on most motorcycles it also lubricates the clutch and gearbox.
- [JASO (MA, MA2, MB)](https://motorsikletparcasi.com/en/glossary/jaso-oil-standard): JASO T903 is the Japanese standard that classifies four-stroke motorcycle oils by their compatibility with wet clutches: MA, MA1, MA2 and MB.

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