Hi Rovert,
I can confirm what CyberJack has said and that is there is absolutely no spring in there and it is a very simple design, ever so slightly lose for no drive, thus no friction between the plates and when the land roll clutch lever is squeeze the clamping effect brings the cork plate and clutch plate together to provide the drive. There really isn't any need to roughen up the cork as it will just smooth off on the first application. Clutch adjustment is what it's all about.
Cheers,
BB