A clutch device with friction linings includes: a clutch housing, the friction linings including a first friction lining and a second friction lining, the first friction lining being arranged on the clutch housing, the clutch housing including a stop surface; a tapered ring, the second friction lining being arranged on the tapered ring, the plurality of friction linings being arranged relative to one another so that the plurality of friction linings can be brought into full contact with one another in a contact plane, the tapered ring including a reference surface; a spring element; a clutch actuating device, a wear gap being formed between the stop surface and the reference surface, the wear gap configured for becoming wider as the friction linings wear; and a locking element configured for being moved into the wear gap when the wear gap exceeds a definable maximum width.