How to Assemble & Adjust the 4-Shoe Clutch from ProTek R/C

Today we cover the 4-Shoe Clutch System from ProTek R/C, talk about clutch tuning, and finally, we assemble it.
Clutches:
4-Shoe Clutch (4x Aluminum Shoes): www.amainhobbi...
4-Shoe Clutch (2x Aluminum/2x Composite): www.amainhobbi...
Clutch Bells:
13 Tooth: www.amainhobbi...
14 Tooth: www.amainhobbi...
Clutch Shims:
0.1mm: www.amainhobbi...
0.2mm: www.amainhobbi...
Assortment Kit: www.amainhobbi...
Items Needed For Assembly:
Blue Threadlocker: www.amainhobbi...
2mm Hex Driver: www.amainhobbi...
8mm Nut Driver: www.amainhobbi...
Flywheel Pliers: www.amainhobbi...
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[@michaelcasella4774]

Really really really like this mp9 series!

[@shedred1967]

I fn nerd out over all rc. Just picked up my 1st 4 shoe clutch, very cool.

[@iLykeCahrs]

I've had a reds 34mm clutch backordered for almost a month now, guess I'll end up going with this design.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

You're right, the Tetra 2.1 is not looking good. Our order for those clutches was sent near the end of last year. Not sure what their hold up is. Sorry about that A K. A cool aspect to the Tetra is it can be installed or removed assembled; the ProTek clutch must be assembled after the clutch nut is installed. It's a love/hate thing for some people. -Brett

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Hey A K. I just learned there is a Reds V3 Tetra Clutch and we just put them live on our site yesterday. You may want to cancel your V2 backorder if you haven't already. Here is the 34mm: www.amainhobbies.com/reds-34mm-offroad-tetra-v3-adjustable-aluminum-4shoe-clutch-system-redmuqu0064/p1155396 And the 32mm: www.amainhobbies.com/reds-32mm-offroad-tetra-v3-adjustable-aluminum-4shoe-clutch-system-redmuqu0063/p1155397 -Brett

[@tlfbshti364]

Production quality on fleek! Loving the channel every day!

[@juandiegorodriguezalvarado6369]

Keep doing the nitro buggy vids please

[@ronniewilliz153]

I love aluminum shoe clutches. I have 1 on my drag 4 tech. I also modded the crank am sleeve my self an the motor is nasty responsive. Gonna eat up some electric drag cars this weekend.

[@ThePeteGray]

Looks a lot like the TLR clutch Brett. Which isn’t a bad thing buddy 👍🏻

[@kh40yr]

Take the carb return spring off, if not absolutely needed. It WILL wear a hole in the carb slide bellows. Ask me how I know. Nice idea by Novarossi with that spring,, but poorly executed. Nice 4 shoe clutch,,might have to add that one to the list. You guys are gonna make all the clutch tools that I bought from AMain obsolete with those ideas.

[@ragafoo]

I learned a lot from Brett in this video ;)

[@shaneglover99]

Is there a 20 tooth or 21 tooth that will work? I have the .21 Jammin JPX and I am putting it in my Tmaxx. I like the 4 shoe with the screws looks so much easier than the 3 shoe.

[@ronbasher8117]

Extremely helpful, Brett! A little more description on the shimming would've been nice. I'm new to nitro.

[@sebtarta]

Check Ryan Lutz or Adam Drake channels, they have plenty kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmvoH6bd7-jmpI

[@michaelinzitari]

Please use a proper flywheel wrench instead of pliers or channel grips if you don’t want scratched parts

[@martinburgess3392]

That was a great video that was a great tip and keep up the good work Brett you are doing a wonderful job and I would like to know before I invest in a new clutch you did you have any issues with that system any problems if they are very good I will invest in buying some of those They all look pretty good and keep up the good awesome work you guys are doing

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No issues to report. The ProTek R/C Race Team has been using this clutch for many months testing and tuning, and so far they like it. Most team drivers are using a combo of two Composite and two Aluminum shoes. -Brett

[@shaneglover99]

Is there a kit with all aluminum and 2 carbon in it?

[@GrumpyOldManRC]

Very well done Brett but where was your rag? Every mechanic I ever saw had a red or blue shop rag right at his fingertips!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

True, we had one but it was probably off camera to keep the table clean looking. -Brett

[@GrumpyOldManRC]

A clean table is a 😁 table!

[@marcowerner8739]

Can you also do a series on the Losi Eight RTR? I am kind of undecided which one to get. Losi or Kyosho.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The Losi is a great car too. I'd go with whatever one you have more access to parts for. -Brett

[@pitbikecookracing3324]

Nitro yes 👍

[@theirishaxe9405]

Great video Brett 👍 i would love to see a cvt on a nitro👍

[@gurseveksrc3386]

Hey, I was wondering what should be my charging rate for my Lipo Battery. It’s a gens ace 5000mah 3s 11.1v. I do not want my lipo to be damaged. I have the venom pro duo lipo Charger. Thank you

[@AMain_Hobbies]

5 Amps is a 1C charge rate for that battery. Charge at 5 Amps. -Brett

[@gurseveksrc3386]

AMain Hobbies thank you so much I appreciate it, I subed

[@michalis5817]

Will this fit a VX18 engine? Its on the onroad Hsp nitro car (flying fish)

[@rc_teo_nade_216]

Will this fit Traxxas and is the clutch bell compatible?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Shoot, that's a great question. What Traxxas vehicle do you have in mind? There is a chance it could fit some of the larger Traxxas 1/8 scale vehicles/Monster Trucks. It will not fit a 1/10 scale, I'm pretty sure. -Brett

[@rc_teo_nade_216]

@@AMain_Hobbies with a revo 3.3?

[@rc_teo_nade_216]

@@AMain_Hobbies also Traxxas doesn't have a 1/8 scale the only 1 that comes to my mind is the xo 1 which is a 1/7 scale right?

[@akmaltitan8497]

hello. can explain to me, i wanna know. why nitro engine have 2 shoe clutch, 3 shoe clutch and 4 shoe clutch? what are the benefit of it? the car will be faster if it have more clutches?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Each clutch shoe is material to rub on the clutchbell. 4 Shoes provide a lot of rubbing! 2 shoes provide half the amount of rubbing, because less shoes to rub. Now you can use different shoe materials to adjust the clutch; many people prefer two carbon and two aluminum shoes. For harder clutch engagement try 4 aluminum shoes, for smoother engagement try 4 carbon shoes. For a mix of both, try 2 carbon and 2 aluminum shoes. Good luck! -Brett

[@akmaltitan8497]

@@AMain_Hobbies tqsm sir! i already understand it. i have been thinking how does it works, now i already know. tq again, subscribed!

[@operationcosmos]

My centre diff is running against the clutch bell it’s not doing much harm but just makes an annoying sound how would I fix this?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Sounds like clutch bell is sticking out too far maybe? Can you try reshimming that puppy. The clutchbell only needs to be a few mm's away from the flywheel; there shouldn't be a big gap. What brand car, clutch, clutchbell and engine are you using? -Brett

[@grumpymissblysdroneadventu7224]

Giving you another 👍! I'll let you slide this time on the rag Brett but maybe you could have a clean one there some time and brush off some imaginary dust or something!😮😁😎👌

[@AMain_Hobbies]

There you go, not a bad idea. -Brett

[@grumpymissblysdroneadventu7224]

I still get a few!

[@VintageCR]

so.. 2 shoe, 3 shoe, 4 shoe clutch. say i want to go aluminium as the shoe material everytime. is there any difference/benefit of having more or less shoes?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The more shoes you add, the more surface area to grab the clutchbell. Some say 4 shoe clutches are more adjustable because you have more shoes to adjust, like maybe 2 carbon and 2 aluminum shoes. Clutch setup is very much personal preference. But as a general rule, you don't want your clutch to engage too hard if the track is loose, because you will have excessive tires spin (which means excess tire wear and fuel consumption). Loose track, soft clutch. High traction track, harder clutch. -Brett

[@VintageCR]

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks Brett! :)

[@Ev0ltion]

Are the clutch shoes standardized i mean can i run lets say losi shoes with kyosho clutch?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes and no, but overall no. It can be done but usually not a drop-in fit. -Brett

[@Ev0ltion]

@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks mate ;]

[@ceh329]

Does this work for a MP9 TKI4? Its not listed in the compatibility.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes it should. -Brett

[@peterrcbasher]

Killer!

[@cyberpopstuff]

Will this fit a HPI Savage XL?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yeah, that should work. -Brett

[@cyberpopstuff]

@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks for the reply. Be safe.

[@Carlosrap36505]

Does it work on a ke25 of kyosho?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, it should fit that engine. -Brett

[@Carlosrap36505]

Its for my mad force kruiser do u think it will work fine?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@Carlosrap36505 No, that wouldn't work. That vehicle uses a 3-speed transmission making this clutch not compatible. Sorry. -Brett

[@Carlosrap36505]

@@AMain_Hobbies thank u so much for the info 😊

[@ajojoseph6052]

Does this 8mm protek tool work to lock down the clutch nut? www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-trutorque-4in1-multiwrench-ptk-8202/p212258 I have used it for all nitro clutch in the past.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, that should work for the clutch Ajo. -Brett

[@ajojoseph6052]

@@AMain_Hobbies Hope you can make a two speed bell for this soon. GT8 are becoming popular.

[@danielwalter5268]

can I run this on a Xray XB8 19

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes you can. This engine is a drop in fit. -Brett

[@danielwalter5268]

AMain Hobbies Thanks, I’m assuming you mean the clutch?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

​@@danielwalter5268 Yes, sorry; that's what I meant. -Brett

[@danielwalter5268]

AMain Hobbies Ordered it, thanks for the help!!

[@Mr_BUSINESS_24_7]

Ouuucchhhhh... ... gripping a brand new flywheel with metal pliers with no plastic on the jaws. shhheessshhh

[@bccbreaks6712]

First!