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Clutch kit Exedy or VALEO
The Valeo kit is a good one. I believe they are an OEM supplier.
Pros: good quality, OEM supplier
Can vouch for the Valeo Kit just installed mine last month.
Pros: reliable kit
I have the Valeo hd kit on my 3.8 and it’s nice.
Pros: nice performance
Vehicle:
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Excedy HD is my go-to. Extra clamping force, no massive change in drive ability, reasonable price.
Pros: extra clamping force
Cons: no massive change
Every element I test drove had a heavy mushy clutch. The throw out bearing on mine went before the clutch, then replaced with an exedy oem kit and it feels way better.
Pros: feels way better
Cons: heavy mushy clutch
Vehicle:
Honda Element
I just had the clutch replaced this week with the Exedy FJK1005 OEM kit. Since yesterday I have noticed a consistent humming sound whenever the vehicle is decelerating/coasting in gear. This goes away when the throttle is engaged and I accelerate. It's a very consistent low bassy hum, no rattle or metallic clanking. Only happens when in gear and throttle not engaged. I've read that the Exedy dampers in the clutch disc don't block as much sound as the OEM Subaru ones. Besides this the actual function of the clutch is phenomenal and significantly improved from the old worn one. New Exedy flywheel as well.
Pros: phenomenal function, significantly improved
Cons: consistent humming sound, low bassy hum
Vehicle:
Subaru BRZ
Part number: FJK1005
Also it’s an Exedy oem replacement kit. To be more specific, I know some travel is normal without the slave installed. The issue is that the fork and bearing don’t even make contact with the pressure plate until the slave is almost completely extended.
Vehicle:
Honda Element
Clutch kit i used was FJK1005. Both will work for you. Only have about 10k miles on it, feels the same as stock.
Pros: feels the same
Mileage: 10000 km
Part number: FJK1005
The Valeo clutch kit is absolute garbage. It will make the car rattle and vibrate like crazy. Get a FX250 Kevlar clutch with a steel single mass flywheel from clutch masters. A lot less noise, lasts a lot longer.
Pros: less noise, lasts longer
Cons: absolute garbage, rattle and vibrate
Vehicle:
BMW
Your clutch only lasted 2.5 years?Either you have poor driving habits or maybe you need to buy a better clutch kit
Cons: short lifespan
Vehicle:
BMW
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Which clutch kit to choose — Exedy or VALEO?
If choosing clutch kit across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare clutch kit across these categories:
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Which clutch kit are better — VALEO or Exedy?
In March 2026 on PartReview, clutch kit VALEO were overall better than Exedy.
- Exedy received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and VALEO scored 79 points.
- Exedy ranked 4 in the overall ranking, and VALEO ranked 3.
- The average rating is higher for VALEO (3.9) than for VALEO (3.9).
Which clutch kit are more popular — Exedy or VALEO?
In March 2026 on PartReview, clutch kit Exedy were overall more popular than VALEO.
By vote balance, clutch kit Exedy surpassed VALEO:
- For Exedy, the ratio of positive (112) to negative (37) votes is 75 votes.
- For VALEO, the ratio of positive (89) to negative (23) votes is 66 votes.
By number of reviews, clutch kit Exedy surpassed VALEO:
- For clutch kit Exedy there are 46 reviews: 30 positive, 11 neutral, 5 negative.
- For clutch kit VALEO there are 37 reviews: 29 positive, 1 neutral, 7 negative.
Which clutch kit do car owners prefer — Exedy or VALEO?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, clutch kit Exedy and VALEO have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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