For the 02E / DQ250 six-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, a friction plate kit is not a direct substitute for a complete twin-clutch assembly. Audi's technical documentation warns against dismantling its factory-matched clutch plates. Individual friction parts may be considered for specialist rebuilding only where the exact specifications, appropriate procedures and inspection requirements are established.
Clutch slip, drive-away shudder or an irregular gearshift does not, by itself, establish which clutch component requires replacement.
Why Audi warns against dismantling the original 02E twin clutch
The restriction concerns the original factory-matched clutch plate assembly, not simply the availability of replacement friction material.
Audi Self-Study Programme 386 explains that the lined friction plates and steel plates within the 02E twin clutch are aligned and installed in matched groups during manufacture.
This arrangement supports more uniform torque transfer during clutch engagement and helps prevent drive-away shudder. The original relative positions of these plates are not individually marked.
- The factory-matched plate arrangement is part of the original assembly.
- Removing the driving disc or retaining clip can allow the K1 and K2 clutch plates to leave their carriers.
- Once that arrangement is lost, the plates cannot reliably be returned to their original factory positions.
- Incorrect reassembly may result in drive-away shudder.
K1 and K2 have different functions — their internal parts are not automatically interchangeable
The 02E / DQ250 contains two hydraulically controlled wet multi-plate clutches. Each clutch connects engine torque to a different input shaft and gear group. This functional difference must be considered when identifying internal clutch components.
Outer clutch
Inner clutch
Same gearbox family does not mean identical clutch plates.
K1 is the larger, outer clutch; K2 is positioned inside it. They operate through different input-shaft paths.
A part advertised simply as a "DQ250 clutch plate" should not be assumed to fit both positions.
Any claimed interchangeability must be established from the actual component specification and applicable part references.
When is a complete clutch assembly required, and when can individual friction parts be considered?
The correct purchasing decision follows the confirmed repair method, not the availability of a cheaper or smaller replacement component.
| Confirmed condition | Appropriate sourcing direction |
|---|---|
| The applicable OEM repair procedure specifies replacement of the twin-clutch assembly. | Source the correct complete clutch assembly and follow the relevant installation and adaptation requirements. |
| Factory plate pairing has been lost and no validated rebuilding method is available. | Do not assume that purchasing replacement friction plates will restore the original assembly. |
| A specialist rebuilder has identified the exact clutch version and has appropriate component data, procedures and inspection capability. | Individual friction plates or related rebuild components may be assessed against the confirmed repair scope. |
| The car shows shudder, slip or irregular shifts, but the cause has not been confirmed. | Diagnose the mechanical, hydraulic and control systems before ordering clutch parts. |
02E friction plates are supplied as internal rebuild components
02E Gearbox Friction Plate Kit
Super5 lists this product as a friction plate / clutch plate kit for selected applications within the 02E / DQ250 six-speed DSG gearbox family.
It is a parts-level product for professional clutch-pack rebuilding requirements, not a complete factory twin-clutch assembly.
The current public product record does not specify the full K1/K2 plate allocation, individual plate thicknesses or complete kit contents. These details must be confirmed for the exact order.
VIEW 02E FRICTION PLATE KIT →Plate quantity alone cannot confirm a suitable DQ250 rebuilding kit
For a parts-level clutch rebuild, the ordered components must correspond to the specific clutch pack and repair method. A matching total plate count does not prove that every friction plate and mating steel plate has the correct dimensions or specifications.
A parts kit should be evaluated against the actual repair scope rather than its category name. This distinction also applies when comparing overhaul, master and seal kit contents .
Confirm the repair method before ordering the clutch components
For an OEM-style replacement, source the correct complete twin-clutch assembly according to the applicable repair instructions. For a specialist parts-level rebuild, confirm the clutch version and individual components against a documented rebuilding procedure.
For a Super5 02E friction plate inquiry, provide the gearbox identification, original part references or photographs, required components, quantity and destination country. If the repair scope is still uncertain, the diagnosis and repair method should be established by a qualified gearbox specialist first.
Sourcing 02E / DQ250 clutch parts?
Send the gearbox code, original part reference or parts list to Super5 for component matching and quotation.
Technical References
Audi AG — Self-Study Programme 386, 6-speed twin-clutch gearbox 02E (S tronic), pages 18–19: twin-clutch structure, power flow and the factory-matched clutch plate warning.
Super5 Gearbox — 02E Gearbox Friction Plate Kit: product classification, selected applications and published matching information.
