Even the highest-quality and most durable car clutch is subject to operational wear and tear. This is where the technology of the XTend clutch pressure plate made by SACHS comes in: It provides automatic wear compensation. How it works: The XTend clutch pressure plate for passenger cars separates facing wear from the movement of the diaphragm spring. The compensation mechanism constantly registers reduction in the lining and compensates for the clearance by reliably turning an adjustment ring. This keeps the clutch from being vulnerable to extreme temperatures, soiling and aging. Furthermore, the pedal-force conditions remain constant over the entire service life. At the same time, the service life is extended, since the facing can continue to be worn. Another advantage of XTend is in its design: The installation space required axially in the clutch system with operational wear is reduced through the use of XTend.