Abstract: An input shaft brake and disconnect apparatus is provided in a housing between an engine and a transmission. The disconnect apparatus has a first cavity that receives pressurized fluid causing a piston to shift and disconnect an input shaft from a clutch. Pressurized fluid is provided to a second cavity to shift a piston that is associated with a single brake disk or double brake disk that are disposed on one or both sides of an input shaft rotor that is retained on an input shaft. The disconnect apparatus and brake allow for quicker shifting.

Abstract: A friction clutch having a wear compensation device is provided that includes a cover assembly that is secured to a flywheel of an internal combustion engine for rotation therewith. A pressure plate is arranged in the cover assembly and is urged by a spring member toward the flywheel. At least one friction plate is arranged between the pressure plate and the flywheel enabling the pressure plate to provide a clamping force to press the friction plate against the flywheel. The wear compensation device includes two cooperating annular members that are changeable along their axial dimension to compensate for the increased distance between the pressure plate and the friction plate due to wear in the clutch.