Shopping for Replacement Clutch
1/7/13, 07:53 AM
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Shopping for Replacement Clutch
Hi all,
Sounds like the wifey's car's throwout bearing is going out (squeaking when pedal pressed), so I'm looking around for a new clutch (no reason to not replace everything while in there). Any recommendations? Don't need anything super trick, just a good quality clutch for a stock car. Will do Motorcraft/OE if that's the rec.
'06 GT
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Chris
Sounds like the wifey's car's throwout bearing is going out (squeaking when pedal pressed), so I'm looking around for a new clutch (no reason to not replace everything while in there). Any recommendations? Don't need anything super trick, just a good quality clutch for a stock car. Will do Motorcraft/OE if that's the rec.
'06 GT
Thanks!
Chris
1/7/13, 12:59 PM
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Well. After doing a little homework, it looks like the throwout bearing is not serviceable. I'm gonna have to replace the entire slave cylinder/TOB assembly. Can anyone confirm?
One point of confusion: I'm able to find a replacement clutch kit online that supposedly includes the TOB. Why would a kit include a TOB if it's not serviceable?
Chris
One point of confusion: I'm able to find a replacement clutch kit online that supposedly includes the TOB. Why would a kit include a TOB if it's not serviceable?
Chris
1/7/13, 01:18 PM
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Exedy clutches come with a new hydraulic release bearing , which I assume is the same as a throwout bearing when it's not hydraulic ...
http://www.steeda.com/store/exedy-pe...d-mustang.html
http://www.steeda.com/store/exedy-pe...d-mustang.html
1/12/13, 06:25 PM
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Well. After doing a little homework, it looks like the throwout bearing is not serviceable. I'm gonna have to replace the entire slave cylinder/TOB assembly. Can anyone confirm?
One point of confusion: I'm able to find a replacement clutch kit online that supposedly includes the TOB. Why would a kit include a TOB if it's not serviceable?
Chris
One point of confusion: I'm able to find a replacement clutch kit online that supposedly includes the TOB. Why would a kit include a TOB if it's not serviceable?
Chris
1/16/13, 07:03 PM
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I just went through all this in September.
Sachs makes the slave/bearing hydraulic assembly. They pretty much are the only one (I know RAM did one for a bit) and it is the OE for many other car makers. It's a low cost part and makes no sense not doing while you are in there, so most clutch kits include it.
I have a light mod '06 and I looked to Exedy first as they are the factory clutch manufacturer for our cars. American Muscle actually has a nice series of vids on the kits. I went with the Mach 400 kit (got from Brenspeed).
So the pressure plate and the friction disk was one line item on my order. I needed a flywheel and based on my needs I wanted a lighter one, but still steel. Exedy was backordered at the time, but I found a similar one at ACT. ACTProlite Xact Lightweight SteelFlywheel which is 16lb (16lb lighter than the stock 32lb). I don't recommend this for a daily as it makes launching a bit more difficult and stop and go not so fun.
I think you can get the whole thing from Exedy direct or from a reputable vendor. I would buy a NEW stock flywheel and a slightly stronger pressure plate like a Mach 350 or Mach 400. The pedal feel is stock, but when you let fly between gears you can sense it clamps a bit quicker and more positive.
Any real questions: Part no., prices, PM me.
Sachs makes the slave/bearing hydraulic assembly. They pretty much are the only one (I know RAM did one for a bit) and it is the OE for many other car makers. It's a low cost part and makes no sense not doing while you are in there, so most clutch kits include it.
I have a light mod '06 and I looked to Exedy first as they are the factory clutch manufacturer for our cars. American Muscle actually has a nice series of vids on the kits. I went with the Mach 400 kit (got from Brenspeed).
So the pressure plate and the friction disk was one line item on my order. I needed a flywheel and based on my needs I wanted a lighter one, but still steel. Exedy was backordered at the time, but I found a similar one at ACT. ACTProlite Xact Lightweight SteelFlywheel which is 16lb (16lb lighter than the stock 32lb). I don't recommend this for a daily as it makes launching a bit more difficult and stop and go not so fun.
I think you can get the whole thing from Exedy direct or from a reputable vendor. I would buy a NEW stock flywheel and a slightly stronger pressure plate like a Mach 350 or Mach 400. The pedal feel is stock, but when you let fly between gears you can sense it clamps a bit quicker and more positive.
Any real questions: Part no., prices, PM me.
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