Abstract: The invention relates to a friction element, in particular a clutch disk or brake disk, having: a disk-shaped lining carrier which supports or has at least one friction lining and has a central opening, and at least one hub part with a central receiving opening, which is formed with a hub toothing, for receiving a shaft which is formed with a shaft toothing, wherein the hub part and the lining carrier are arranged adjacent to one another so as to rotate together with the shaft, and wherein the central opening of the lining carrier is embodied as a shaft receiving opening with a lining carrier toothing for engaging into the shaft toothing of the shaft.