Where is the Daikin Clutch Produced?

[Austin]

Daikin Clutch is produced by Chongqing Mitsubishi Daikin Clutch Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Definition of Clutch: The clutch is installed between the engine and the transmission, serving as the assembly component in the automotive drivetrain that directly connects to the engine. Typically, the clutch is mounted together with the engine crankshaft's flywheel assembly, acting as the component that disengages and transmits power between the engine and the vehicle's drivetrain. Function of the Clutch: Its role is to allow gradual engagement between the engine and the transmission, ensuring smooth vehicle starts; temporarily disconnecting the link between the engine and the transmission to facilitate gear shifting and reduce impact during shifts; and providing separation during emergency braking to prevent overload in the transmission and other drivetrain systems, thereby offering a certain level of protection.

[VanBlakely]

Last time when I was helping my cousin fix his car, we talked about clutches. He's been driving trucks for twenty years and said the Daikin brand is really good. The authentic Daikin clutches are produced by an old factory in Osaka, Japan, but now there are also factories in China. There's a Daikin production base in Xiaoshan Industrial Zone, Hangzhou. On the packaging we get at our auto repair shop, you can see the 'Made in China' label. Actually, besides passenger cars, many construction vehicles also use Daikin clutches, especially loaders and excavators. As for the difference, the Japanese-made ones cost about 20-30% more, but for regular family cars, the domestic ones are more than sufficient. I've replaced dozens of sets and hardly ever had any issues; they can last up to 70,000 to 80,000 kilometers.

[DeReed]

Back when I was into car modifications, I used clutch plates from many brands, and Daikin left me with the impression of being exceptionally smooth. I later checked their official website and learned that their headquarters is in Osaka, with dedicated production lines still operating in Kyushu, Japan. However, about 70-80% of Daikin clutches on the market today are manufactured domestically in China, with the largest output coming from factories in Suzhou and Hangzhou. I remember two years ago when I went to the auto parts market to stock up, the vendor mentioned that these domestically produced clutches are even exported to Southeast Asia, all meeting quality certifications. In real-world driving, Daikin clutches manage gearshift jerkiness more delicately than some European brands, making them particularly suitable for urban traffic congestion.

[VonDaniel]

The clutch in my car is the Daikin brand. I specifically checked its origin when it was replaced. The mechanic said most clutches on the market nowadays are produced in Hangzhou, while genuine Japanese imports from earlier years are particularly rare. It's been over four years of daily use commuting on elevated roads, and the gear shifting has remained consistently smooth. I remember asking the technician at the 4S dealership during the first maintenance, and he mentioned the domestic production base is in Xiaoshan area, with the entire production line and technical standards synchronized with the Japanese original factory. This is quite important since the clutch needs to work in sync with the engine RPM.